After dusting himself off from his Great British Menu defeat, Ben Murphy won National Chef of the Year 2023. Here’s how his life has changed since gaining glory
Russell Ford appointed executive chef of Kimpton Fitzroy
Russell Ford has been appointed as executive chef of Kimpton Fitzroy in London’s Bloomsbury.
Book review: Borough Market The Knowledge
The Knowledge takes the reader around the stalls of Borough Market
Recipe of the week: Loaf-baked whole cheese with girolles
Camembert is really just one of many soft cheeses that would work well for this
Zoe Bowley to step down as managing director of PizzaExpress
PizzaExpress managing director Zoe Bowley is to step down from the restaurant group after 12 years to pursue a “next chapter”.
Diners have an appetite for Asian flavours
With the current appetite for Asian flavours, chefs can combine it with local, seasonal produce to create a mouth-watering offering
Menuwatch: Akoko, Fitzrovia, London
This tasting menu-only restaurant interprets West African flavours as fine dining, presenting original ingredients with a modern sensibility
Manchester Brewing Co closes due to rising costs
Manchester Brewing Co is the latest small brewery to announce its closure due to rising costs.
All six Peel Hotels properties remain up for sale for ‘the right price’
The executive chairman of Peel Hotels has said that any of its six hotels are still up for sale for those willing to pay “the right price”.
Drinks Trust offers energy bill grants for hospitality workers
Industry charity the Drinks Trust is continuing to offer grants of up to £350 to help people in the hospitality industry struggling with rising energy bills.