Matt Abé: “Once I set my mind to something I will see it through”
His debut solo restaurant may have won two Michelin stars in a matter of months, but Bonheur’s chef-patron is not stopping there.
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Flash-grilled: Filippo Alessandri
The recently appointed executive chef at The Ninth in Fitzrovia on Massimo Bottura’s famous lepre nel bosco and pairing red wine with sour Haribo.
Decimo to ‘enter a new era’ as Mexican chef Paola Arenas takes the reins
Mexico City-born chef Paola Arenas has been appointed to lead the kitchen at The Standard, London’s Decimo restaurant, following the recent departure of Peter Sanchez-Iglesias.
Senegalese restaurant offers free six-week chef training course to tackle youth unemployment
A Senegalese restaurant is tackling the issue of rising youth unemployment by offering a free training programme for 18-30 year olds.
Moor Hall announces two senior chef appointments
Three Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms has announced two key promotions within its kitchen team.
“I feel like I’ve signed Cristiano Ronaldo”: Peter Sanchez-Iglesias to lead Gareth Ward’s Gwen restaurant
Gareth Ward has named former Casamia chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias as the new chef at his Gwen restaurant in Machynlleth.
Etch chef Steven Edwards to oversee Nyetimber Estate
Steven Edwards has been appointed executive chef at West Sussex vineyard Nyetimber Estate.
Flash-grilled: Mike Reid
The culinary consultant at The Evolv Collection’s Chop House & Tavern brand on laziness, gold leaf and playing the sax.
Harriet Mansell to run summer restaurant in the Dordogne
Former Lilac and Robin Wylde chef Harriet Mansell will make her international debut next month with a summer restaurant in southwestern France.
AO by Daniel Rogan becomes part of Umbel restaurant group
Southampton restaurant AO by Daniel Rogan has become part of his father Simon Rogan’s Umbel restaurant group.
Lewis Welburn returns to two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir as head chef
Two-Michelin-star restaurant with rooms Ynyshir has appointed Lewis Welburn as head chef, marking his return to the Welsh venue.
Aktar Islam: “I want to show my breadth as a chef by doing something more classic”
As the chef behind Birmingham two-star Opheem prepares to make his London debut, he discusses shifting from progressive Indian cooking to classical Awadhi cuisine, and the challenges facing the UK hospitality sector.
Former Cycene chef Theo Clench to reignite Mayfair’s Humo
Former Cycene chef Theo Clench is working with Creative Restaurant Group to relaunch Mayfair restaurant Humo as IGNI.
Flash-grilled: Rani Raimondi
The Naples-born head chef at Peckham’s Levan on Jeremy Chan, Planque and his mother’s pasta e ceci.
Sally Abé: “I’m probably the only chef in the UK who doesn’t want to cook over an open fire”
The former The Pem and The Bull Charlbury chef is putting everything on the line for her debut solo project.
Flash grilled: Sam Lawrence
The head chef at Herne Hill wine bar Lulu’s on fish and chips, The Ledbury and his nan’s fruitcake.
Aktar Islam seeks key team members for long-mooted Bristol restaurant project
Chef Aktar Islam has confirmed that he still plans to open his delayed Bristol restaurant, Kush.
Cairo practitioner: the chef introducing the flavours of North Africa to Soho
With his new restaurant Impala, Meedu Saad wants to bring some of the chaos of the Egyptian capital to London’s dining scene.
Conor Gadd: “I realised I couldn’t do another Trullo”
The chef co-owner of Italian restaurant Trullo has just opened his new restaurant, Burro, in Covent Garden.
Flash-grilled: Matt Gillan
The head chef at The Woodcote in West Sussex on his mum’s chicken curry, getting propositioned by diners and the labour intensive yet excellent goat dish he created for Great British Menu.
Denmark wins the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026
Denmark has won the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026 following a two-day cook-off in Marseille.
Sodexo announces culinary partnership with Anna Haugh
Chef and restaurateur Anna Haugh has entered into a partnership with Sodexo UK & Ireland.
Jamie Keeble: 2026’s chef Rising Star
The head chef of Mýse on thriving in a small team, valuing experience over pay, and almost moving to Hong Kong.
René Redzepi steps away from Noma amid allegations of abuse
René Redzepi has stepped away from Noma following allegations of serious abuse from former staff at the world-famous Copenhagen-based restaurant.
Flash-grilled: Alex Dome
The head chef at Knepp Wilding Kitchen on his love of bread and butter, Eminem, and the cathartic process of making pasta.
Top Turkish chef Kemal Demirasal swaps UK for Dubai
High-profile Turkish chef Kemal Demirasal is leaving the UK to help create a string of new restaurant brands in Dubai as part of his work with strategic advisory firm Clé & Partners.
Gymkhana chef director Sid Ahuja to depart after nearly a decade
Gymkhana chef director Sid Ahuja has left the two-Michelin-starred London Indian restaurant after nearly a decade behind the stove.
Roux Scholarship reveals its six national finalists
High-profile cooking competition the Roux Scholarship has revealed the six young chefs who will go through to its national final.
Gordon Ramsay to open first UK fine-dining restaurant outside London in over 20 years
Gordon Ramsay is set to open his first fine dining restaurant in the UK outside of London in more than two decades, with a new venture planned at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, this summer.
Alex Claridge: “I contemplated closing The Wilderness and opening a French bistro”
After 10 years, Alex Claridge has finally realised his ambition of winning a Michelin star for his Birmingham restaurant. It turns out he just needed to stop trying.
Flash-grilled: Remi Williams
The chef-owner of Tooting restaurant Smoke & Salt on working in the US, Joké Bakare and spicy lobster pizza.
Prept’s Food Fight is a knockout, raising over £150,000
Some of the UK’s best-known chefs stepped into the boxing ring last night (2 March) and raised over £150,000 for food education charity Prept.
A show of Forza: Bash Redford and Michael Lavery on their new Soho venture
With their new central London project, their largest to date, the Forza Wine duo are upping the ante.
Orry Shand to make double debut with restaurant launch and TV appearance
Orry Shand, Scotland’s former National Chef of the Year, has announced plans to open his first independent restaurant and make his TV debut on the new series of the BBC’s Great British Menu.
How I got here: Ben Chamberlain
The head chef at open-fire restaurant Wild in Burford says it’s important to enjoy the process, not just the result.
Meet the National Restaurant Awards Rising Stars class of 2026
The future stars of the hospitality sector were recognised this week at the annual National Restaurant Awards Rising Stars awards.
Nieves Barragán Mohacho to take up residency at The Donovan Bar
The chef behind Michelin-starred Sabor and newly starred Legado, Nieves Barragán Mohacho, will take up a three-month residency at The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel.
Final match ups revealed for Prept’s Food Fight chef boxing event
Food education charity Prept has revealed the match ups for its upcoming Food Fight event, which will see some of the UK’s best-known chefs trade blows in the boxing ring.
Taku becomes Sushi Amamoto London as another top sushi chef arrives in the capital
Michelin-starred Mayfair sushi restaurant Taku has “unveiled a new identity” following the departure of its founding chef, Takuya Watanabe, and the arrival of Shogo Amamoto.
Miller Prada named group culinary consultant at The Evolv Collection
The Evolv Collection has announced the appointment of Colombian-born chef Miller Prada as group culinary consultant.
Flash-grilled: Nicolás Einersen
The head chef of Chilean restaurant Mareida on pairing white wine with pineapple ice cream, Icelandic chef Gísli Matt and Swedish meatballs.
Conor Gadd confirms opening date for first solo venture
Conor Gadd has confirmed that his debut solo restaurant will open on 11 March.
Ben Miller appointed head chef at Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has promoted Ben Miller as head chef, following the restaurant’s retention of two Michelin stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
The Roux Scholarship announces its 18 regional finalists
The Roux Family has revealed the names of the 18 chefs who have reached the regional finals for The Roux Scholarship 2026.
Sally Abé to open debut solo restaurant
Chef Sally Abé is taking over the former Sesta site in Hackney for her debut solo venture.
National Restaurant Awards Rising Stars to be revealed this month
A spotlight will be thrown on emerging talent in the hospitality sector later this month when the National Restaurant Awards (NRA) Rising Stars Awards will be announced.
Orrery by Pierre Minotti to open in the spring with stars in its eyes
Marylebone restaurant Orrery will reopen as Orrery by Pierre Minotti in the spring following its refurbishment.
Michelin names Tom Earnshaw as Young Chef of the Year 2026
Tom Earnshaw from Bohemia restaurant in Jersey has been named Young Chef of the Year at the 2026 Britain & Ireland Michelin awards.
Michelin Guide 2026: Row on 5 and Bonheur by Matt Abé win two stars
Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger’s Row on 5 restaurant on Savile Row and Bonheur by Matt Abé in Mayfair were both awarded two Michelin stars at the unveiling of the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide 2026.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 to be held in Abu Dhabi in November
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in November, it has been announced.