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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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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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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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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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Sebastian Frank's Vegetable-Led Culinary Residency at Nova Maldives Aligns with Sustainable Dining Trends

🍕 Sebastian Frank, acclaimed chef from Berlin, will be the guest chef at Nova Maldives from 10 to 15 May 2026. He will present his "Roots & Waves" menu, focusing on emancipated vegetable cuisine. Chef Sebastian will host two exclusive gourmet dinners and a cooking class on 12 May 2026 at Soul Kitchen. Non-alcoholic beverage pairings will be offered. The menus will showcase locally sourced ingredients, aligning with Nova's sustainable approach.

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Tom Simmons Opens Exclusive 12-Seat Fine Dining Experience Lofft in Cardiff, Enhancing Interactive Chef-Guest Encounters

🍳 Celebrated chef Tom Simmons opened a new restaurant, Lofft, in Cardiff on Saturday 14 February, exactly six years after launching his first restaurant, Thomas by Tom Simmons, in Pontcanna. Located upstairs at Thomas The Brasserie, Lofft offers a chef-led counter experience every Wednesday to Saturday, seating 12 guests at £110 per person. Guests enjoy an immersive dining experience, interacting with chefs and watching Executive Chef Tom Peters prepare dishes in an open kitchen.

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Tom Earnshaw Boosts Bohemia's Reputation by Retaining Michelin Star and Championing Sustainable, Seasonal Ingredients

🍳 At 28, Tom Earnshaw, now Head Chef at Bohemia since 2025, was named Michelin Guide Young Chef of the Year. Bohemia, Jersey's only Michelin-starred restaurant, retained its star for the 22nd consecutive year. Earnshaw's leadership blends discipline and creativity, championing local produce, sustainability, and team culture. His culinary journey began at 15, shaped by experiences at The Samling, Moor Hall, and Northcote. Earnshaw aims for two Michelin stars, emphasizing mentoring and culinary excellence.

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