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Vraic in Guernsey Earns Michelin Star Seven Months After Opening, First for Island in Over a Decade

🍴 Vraic in Guernsey received a Michelin star seven months post-opening, becoming the island's sole Michelin-starred venue. Launched in July 2025 by Nathan and Hollie Davies, the 24-cover restaurant overlooks Chouet Bay. Nathan's previous venture, SY23 in Aberystwyth, also earned a Michelin star. Vraic's menu features local ingredients, including seaweed, a nod to the restaurant's name. Seaweed-themed decor and dishes like seaweed broth highlight the emphasis on regional produce.

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HIT Chef Academy Launches The Shef Movement to Promote Gender Equality in UK Professional Kitchens

🍳 On March 8, International Women’s Day, the HIT Chef Academy launched The Shef Movement in the UK to address gender inequality in kitchens. Only 17% of UK professional chefs are women, and just 8% hold head chef positions in Michelin-starred restaurants. A Countertalk survey of 200 female chefs found over 50% work in male-dominated kitchens, 75% faced workplace harassment, and only 14% felt managerial support. The movement aims to empower, enable, and elevate female chefs.

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The Mayfair Chippy to Open First International Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Spring/Summer 2026

🍲 The Mayfair Chippy, an award-winning British restaurant, is opening its first international location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Spring/Summer 2026. Situated in the Tuwaiq Gate development on King Fahad Road, the 3,500 sq ft restaurant will feature 70 covers. It combines British and Middle Eastern design elements. Known for modern British comfort food and seafood, the Riyadh branch marks the brand's initial step beyond the UK, with more international sites planned.

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Craft Guild of Chefs Launches National Chef of the Year 2026 with Focus on Sustainability and Live Semi-Finals

🍳 The Craft Guild of Chefs has opened entries for the National Chef of the Year 2026 in the UK, with the theme "Our Sustainable Future." The competition includes 40 chefs advancing to semi-finals on June 24th at Sheffield College and July 1st at Capital City College. The final with 10 chefs will occur on October 6th, 2026, at Le Cordon Bleu Cookery School. Chefs must create a three-course menu in three hours, focusing on seasonal, sustainable ingredients.

The Xara Collection Appoints Thomas Agius Ferrante as New CEO to Lead Heritage-Led Hospitality in Malta

📈 Thomas Agius Ferrante was appointed CEO of The Xara Collection in Malta, effective March 2026. Having grown up in Mdina, Ferrante brings extensive international hospitality experience, including tenures in London and Wales. He will work closely with Justin Zammit Tabona and Nicola Paris to enhance the group's heritage-led offerings, including The Xara Palace, Palazzino Belvedere, and Villa Barumbara Tal-Larinġ. Key culinary venues include de Mondion and Medina Restaurant, noted for their historic and innovative dining experiences.

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Groupe GM Partners with Compagnie de Provence to Launch Eco-Friendly Hotel Amenities Line Featuring Large-Capacity Dispensers

🌿 Groupe GM, a global leader in guest amenities, partnered with Compagnie de Provence to release a new hotel line inspired by Provençal heritage. Founded in 1990, Compagnie de Provence is known for its 1999 launch of liquid Marseille soap. The new line features large-capacity EcoFill and Ghost dispensers, holding 420ml and lasting 40 days, with up to 98% natural ingredients. The range includes various personal care products, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency for modern hospitality needs.

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Pierre Minotti Appointed Executive Chef of Orrery, Set to Reopen in April 2026 After Refurbishment

🍳 Pierre Minotti, celebrated Executive Chef, will lead Orrery restaurant in Marylebone, London, post-refurbishment in April 2026. Formerly achieving two Michelin stars in 2022 at Hotel Café Royal, Minotti aims to transform Orrery into a modern, relaxed fine dining destination with Michelin ambitions, emphasizing seasonal and regional ingredients. The Evolv Collection, founded in 1991 by Sir Terence Conran and led by Martin Williams, supports this new chapter.

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Acclaimed Chef Pierre Minotti Appointed Executive Chef of Orrery, Reopening in Spring 2026 with New Vision

🍳 Pierre Minotti, former Executive Chef at the two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, will lead Orrery in Marylebone as it undergoes a transformation. The restaurant will reopen in April 2026 as "Orrery by Pierre Minotti." The Evolv Collection, led by Martin Williams, is behind this move, aiming for Michelin recognition. Minotti's culinary journey began at age 10 and includes working in top Michelin-starred kitchens worldwide. More updates to follow.

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Down Hall Hotel Partners with TEMPLESPA as Official Product and Treatment Provider for Eden Spa

🛖 Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, a 110-acre estate on the Essex/Hertfordshire border, partners with TEMPLESPA in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Eden Spa’s offerings with TEMPLESPA's luxury skincare products and treatments. New treatments include the "Champagne & Truffles Deluxe" facial and "Work It Out" massage. This follows The Barn Spa's launch, strengthening Down Hall's wellness focus. General Manager Linden Beattie emphasizes the commitment to luxury and guest satisfaction.

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New Thai Restaurant MIKO Mei Fair by Samyukta Nair to Offer Unique Dining Experience in April 2026

🍝 Samyukta Nair, in April 2026, at MIKO Mei Fair in a Georgian townhouse, launches a Thai restaurant with Chef Soonthorn Apaipat. Seating 50 guests, it features a private dining room for eight. The menu, inspired by KOYN Thai, explores Thai flavors from Isaan to the South. It emphasizes fire-led cooking using a robata-style grill, blending freshness, heat, and balance in a unique culinary journey.

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