Chefs
The Chefs tag explores the role of culinary talent in shaping the hospitality offer within UK hotels. Our coverage looks at how chefs contribute to guest experience, brand identity, and commercial performance — from designing menus and leading kitchen brigades to driving sustainability and innovation. We report on appointments, training initiatives, and evolving expectations around food provenance, dietary diversity, and kitchen leadership. This tag also tracks how hotels attract and retain top culinary professionals in a competitive talent market.
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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneRestaurants & Chefs
Hotel Café Royal reopens Café Royal Grill as part of 160th anniversary
Hotel Café Royal has reopened the Café Royal Grill for lunch and dinner service as part of its 160th anniversary programme, marking a return to the space’s original use as a dining destination. The relaunch forms part of a broader strategy to reinforce the hotel’s heritage offering, with the restaurant…
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May- 2025 -28 MayAppointments
Edward Marsh appointed as Palé Hall Hotel head chef
Palé Hall Hotel, the five-star country house retreat on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, has announced the appointment of Edward Marsh as head chef. Marsh joins Palé Hall following his most recent position at the Exclusive Collection’s Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe, where he climbed from sous chef…
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22 MayAppointments
Grantley Hall appoints head chef for EightyEight restaurant
Grantley Hall has appointed Andy Lynam as its new head chef of bar and restaurant EightyEight, the hotel’s pan-Asian dining experience. Lynam joined the luxury hotel’s culinary team in 2024 as sous chef and “quickly established himself as a driving force” in the EightyEight kitchen. Grantley Hall said that he…
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19 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/5/25
The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa has been named Best Island Hotel at the Prestige Awards, recognising its transformation following a £4m refurbishment. Located on Craignure Bay and part of Crerar Hotels Group, the hotel has enhanced its 75 rooms, added luxury suites, and opened the Oran na Mara…
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19 MayHotels
Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa wins Best Island Hotel at Prestige Awards
Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa located on Craignure Bay has been crowned Best Island Hotel at this year’s Prestige Awards. General manager Marc Adams, who joined the four-star hotel in spring last year, picked up the accolade on behalf of the team, with head chef Noel Escobal and Morag…
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12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/5/25
Tarka Edinburgh has secured a £10.3m investment from OakNorth Bank to support the launch of a 242-pod capsule hostel and Japanese-themed rooftop bar in central Edinburgh. The development will repurpose a six-storey vacant building near St Andrews Square into a tech-enabled hospitality hub. Guests will be able to check in,…
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12 MayHotels
Palé Hall Estate opens The Bryntirion Inn following £1m refurb
Palé Hall Estate has officially launched The Bryntirion Inn gastropub with rooms following a £1m refurbishment, which aims to expand the estate’s presence and “deliver something distinctly local” for both guests and the community. Located at the gates of the five-star Palé Hall Hotel in Bala, North Wales, The Bryntirion…
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7 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 7/5/25
Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Scotland has reopened after a £20m refurbishment, transforming the five-star hotel into a luxury destination with 74 redesigned rooms and suites. Highlights include a new palm-canopied reception area, a private cinema, gaming and billiards rooms, and expansive spa facilities. The central hub, The…
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7 MayHotels
Mar Hall Golf and Spa reopens following £20m renovation
Mar Hall Golf and Spa resort in Scotland has officially reopened its doors following a £20m refurbishment. The five-star hotel features 74 guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, two bars and a collection of shared spaces including a 22-person private cinema, a gaming room and a billiards room. On arrival,…
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2 MayFeatures
Why is hospitality betting on franchising in 2025?
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon recently announced plans to expand beyond 1,000 locations by franchising with hotel partners. The group noted that it is focusing specifically on hotels, as operators look to maximise profits and make better use of space. A recent British Franchise Association survey revealed that 89% of franchise…
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