Flash-grilled: Tom Clarke
Having honed his skills working with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire, Tom Clarke became head chef at L'Ortolan in Reading back in 2015.
Archives for June 14, 2019
Latest opening: Sette
Housed within London’s Bulgari hotel, Sette is the first UK opening for the US-based LDV Hospitality and is inspired by the group’s signature New York restaurant concept Scarpetta.
Friday Five: the week's top news
We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.
Tortilla set to expand in UK
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Tortilla is ramping up expansion plans after what its managing director describes as a ‘cautious’ 18 months.
What the cluck? KFC trials Quorn-based vegan burger
KFC is to become the latest meat-led fast food company to move into the plant-based sector with the launch of a vegan burger from next week (17 June).
A Day in the Life: Nisha Katona
The former barrister opened Indian restaurant Mowgli in Liverpool in 2014. The group now operates sites in Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford, Nottingham and Sheffield, with Cardiff, Leicester and Bristol to open this year.
Chef Masterclass: Ben Murphy's Pigeon Wellington
The Launceston Place chef shares his recipe for the classic dish.
Former Bob Bob Ricard head chef takes over at Fenchurch Sky Garden
George Farrugia has been named head chef of the Fenchurch Restaurant at Sky Garden, on the 37th floor at London’s 20 Fenchurch Street.