Chef Tom Aikens says he is exploring plans to open a new restaurant in London that will be separate from his Tom's Kitchen brand. Speaking to Hospitality & Catering News ahead of the re-launch of his flagship Tom's Kitchen restaurant in Chelsea, Aikens said he hoped to 're-focus back on London with some new concepts'. He said: “I'm going to be exploring something … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Tom Aikens
Chef Tom Aikens started in the industry at the age of 19, working with David Cavalier and Pierre Koffmann in London before landing a job with Joel Robuchon in Paris. It was on his return to London and his five years at Pied-à-Terre where he became the youngest British chef to be awarded two Michelin stars, aged 26. In 2003 he opened his first restaurant Tom Aikens in Chelsea, … [Read more...]
Jupiter Hotels makes £240,000 Donation to Breast Cancer Care and announces new 2018 Charity Partnership
Jupiter Hotels has donated a whopping £240,000 to Breast Cancer Care as part of their group charity partnership programme. Jupiter Hotels has worked with Breast Cancer Care for five years and this large cheque marks the final chapter of a wonderful and rewarding partnership. The sizeable amount has been raised through staff donations, guest incentives and auction events at … [Read more...]
Hans’ Bar & Grill to open on Pavilion Road, Chelsea
This Spring, the team behind Chewton Glen, Lygon Arms, Cliveden and 11 Cadogan Gardens, will open a brand-new neighbourhood restaurant, Hans’ Bar & Grill on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road. Located just a stone’s throw from Chelsea’s bustling Sloane Square, Hans’ Bar & Grill will offer an oasis of calm, nestled amongst the artisanal shops and food suppliers of the … [Read more...]
‘SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS’ BELFAST! Disney Cruise Line Booked for Belfast Harbour
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Rapunzel and a host of other Disney stars – plus 3,650 passengers and crew – will be docking in Belfast Harbour in autumn 2019 as Disney Cruise Lines have confirmed they will visit for the first time. The luxury liner, ‘Disney Magic’ is painted in Mickey Mouse-inspired colours – black hull, white superstructure, yellow trim and two giant red … [Read more...]