When we recently published the news - Gordon Ramsay Group appoints George Lyon as Head Chef of London House – at the production stage we had to look more that twice to make sure we had things right. The image of George Lyon on first view looked very much like a young Gordon Ramsay. But was it just us? We took the discussion to Twitter, tweeting is this @GordonRamsay in … [Read more...]
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Gordon Ramsay Group appoints George Lyon as Head Chef of London House
London House’s Head Chef, George Lyon, stood out from his peers early on. Employing his exceptional skills in fish dishes to enhance the specials menu at Pinnochios restaurant, he quickly became a force within the ranks, unafraid to experiment with flavours, ingredients and styles across the board. After honing his skills as Chef de Partie at Lemon Tree Trattoria, George … [Read more...]
Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay awarded a Michelin Star
Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay, which opened in September 2015, has been awarded a one-star rating in the Michelin Guide for France 2016, just four months after opening. Located in Bordeaux, on the first floor of the five-star InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel, Le Pressoir d’Argent offers a gastronomic experience with a menu that features the highest quality … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay finances £13m expansion plan
The Express reports that Gordon Ramsay’s Kavalake company has borrowed £13 million from Barclays to fund the expansion of his restaurant empire. The company is believed to be particularly keen to expand its presence in the US and Asia. Ramsay has already opened up a Bread Street Kitchen, and Kavalake has 31 restaurants in total, including London, Hong Kong and … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay group reports strong sales and EBITDA growth
Gordon Ramsay Group has reported strong sales growth for the year-ending 31 August 2015. Total sales increased 12.6% to £50.3m. Sales in UK Restaurants increased by 12.0% to £46.8m with like for like restaurant sales increasing by 4.2%. International income increased by 24.4% to £2.8m. EBITDA for the Group increased by 39.2% to £5.7m. The Group has also announced a … [Read more...]
Larry Jayasekara from Gordon Ramsay Holdings wins National Chef of the Year
Larry Jayasekara, sous chef at Gordon Ramsay Holdings, was yesterday announced as the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year 2016, the UK’s most sought after chef prize. The Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year is the largest and most prestigious chef competition in the UK and the final was watched by more than 100 hospitality professionals and students at … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth announce new venture
Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth have announced a new partnership. After 11 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Clare’s role has evolved within the Group and now, with the backing of Gordon Ramsay, she is seeking a new location in London to set up an independent restaurant. Matt Abe who has been Head Chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road for two years, and … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay appoints 3 new Head Chefs
Head Chefs have been appointed at Heddon Street Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Plane Food, and maze Grill Mayfair. Heddon Street Kitchen appoints Paul Croasdale Paul began his career at some of the most celebrated restaurants in the north of England, including the three AA rosette-awarded Middlethorpe Hall, followed by three years as Sous Chef at Michelin-starred Longridge … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay launches London House in Hong Kong
Gordon Ramsay Group, in partnership with Dining Concepts, will open its first international outpost of London House this October. London House situated on the waterfront, in the East Tsim Sha Tsui dining precinct, follows the opening of Bread Street Kitchen, another from Dining Concepts, in the Lan Kwai Fong Hotel last September. The new opening will take elements from the … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen opens in Singapore
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen has opened at the south promenade of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The two-storey restaurant offers the same style of Modern European food as served in the brand’s flagship in St Paul’s. In the kitchen is Executive Chef Sabrina Stillhart who has been with the Gordon Ramsay Group for almost a decade and hails from the opening … [Read more...]
James ‘Jocky’ Petrie appointed Gordon Ramsay Group Executive Development Chef
Gordon Ramsay Group has appointed James ‘Jocky’ Petrie as Group Executive Development Chef. James will be working closely with all of the teams in the Group, helping to further develop and nourish the talent and creativity across all 14 of the UK restaurants in the company’s portfolio. James began his kitchen career as a pot washer in his native Oban on the Western coast of … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Group progresses and expands
CityAM reports that Gordon Ramsay managed to keep sales progressing across his Restaurant Group in its last financial year to August 2014, with sales from new openings in South London helping to offset the end of the contract at Claridges. Turnover at the total of 26 restaurants in the Group was slightly down to £44.7m from £44.8m, the previous year, according to accounts … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay to open in Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux
Gordon Ramsay Group will open its second restaurant in France and the first in Bordeaux in the five-star Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa in the heart of Bordeaux. Le Pressoir d’Argent Taking over the fine dining restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent, the Gordon Ramsay Group restaurant will serve only the finest seasonal ingredients from the terroir of Bordeaux along with … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay opens maze Grill Park Walk – and Chelsea
Gordon Ramsay Group is about to return to the restaurant where the chef’s career first took off more than 20 years ago. 11 Park Walk, originally the site of Ramsay’s Aubergine restaurant, will open as a maze Grill on 22 April. Inspired by the grill rooms of Manhattan, the vibrant new 60-cover restaurant will offer the concept’s signature rare breed steaks, fish and poultry from … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Group to open restaurant in Macau
Gordon Ramsay Group, in partnership with Sands China is to open its first restaurant in Sands Cotai Central, Macau. Sands Cotai Central is part of the integrated resort city of Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macau. The restaurant by Gordon Ramsay Group will join a number of other establishments including the Golden Peacock, Zi Yat Heen, Dynasty and Copa Steakhouse. Gordon … [Read more...]