Rumours and Gossip

header — So as an early Christmas present to you, my readers, I’ve got some juicy rumours for you which are yet to be announced. Replacement for Wignall First up, chefhermes.com can reveal who will be replacing the soon to be departing MIchael Wignall at the 2Michelin starred Latymer. As Wignall is […]

Chef rumours & gossip: Michelin star recruitment & news

21 Dec, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons / Michael Wignall / Michelin / The Samling by chefhermes

header — For those who have been living under a rock for the past few years, and don’t know the name Gary Usher, let me explain. He’s the brains behind Sticky Walnut in Chester, and latterly Burnt Truffle in Heswall. On top of receiving outstanding review from the likes of Marina o’Loughlin, […]

Chef rumours & gossip: Another Gary Usher restaurant.

19 Nov, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Gary Usher / Marina O'Loughlin / Michelin by chefhermes

michelin — The release of Michelin 2016 UK guide has yet again been edged closer to being the first major guide of the year, an honour currently held by the Good Food Guide. Initially it was released in mid October, now it is destined for its appearance in the second week of […]

Guides: Rumours for Michelin 2016

15 Sep, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Michelin by chefhermes

header — Well it has been a long time coming, but it finally looks like there will be an announcement from Gidleigh Park, Michael Caines & Brownsword Hotels concerning the future at the 2Michelin star property. This site was one of the first to break the news about the 46 years old […]

Michael Caines: Announcement coming soon

25 May, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Devon / Gidleigh Park / Michael Caines / Michelin by chefhermes

header — News has surfaced over the weekend that former Michelin star chef Robert Thompson is to open his own eatery. Located on the corner of Town lane & South street in Newport on his beloved Isle of Wight, telling one local media source: The building is fantastic and the first time […]

Robert Thompson to go solo

13 Apr, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged John Campbell / Michelin / Robert Thompson by chefhermes

header — Haven’t done one of these posts for awhile, so thought it was worth a shout for some new appointments etc. The Wild Rabbit After being awarded 3AA rosettes in the mid winter release, it seems that Head chef Adam Caisley has departed Lady Bamford’s gastro pub in Kingham. Caisley was […]

Chef rumours & gossip: New appointments

6 Feb, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Michelin / Pubs by chefhermes

blunos sign — After being open a relatively short period of time it appears that Martin Blunos’ eponymous restaurant has closed. There have been rumblings about the gradual breakdown of the working relationship between Blunos & the Hotel’s owner, Bristol based Seasons Holidays, now it seems that things have come to a head. […]

Blunos in Bath closes

13 Jan, 2015 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Bath / Blunos / Martin Blunos / Michelin by chefhermes

header — It has long been an open secret in the village of Chagford that Michael Caines is to leave Gidleigh Park. After twenty years at the helm of the Brownsword flagship property Caines is to move on. The exact timeframe isn’t exactly known, but as many will recognise that he has […]

Michael Caines to open new hotel.

11 Dec, 2014 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Michael Caines / Michelin by chefhermes

header — So this is the latest in the series of ‘Chef Rumours & Gossip’ posts, where some of the inside info that chefs pass between themselves comes to light & often fruition. Edinburgh First up is Michelin starred chef, Tom Kitchin. There is a very strong rumour that with the closure […]

Chef Rumours & Gossip: New appointments etc

9 Oct, 2014 in Rumours and Gossip tagged Cirrus Inns / Michelin / Tom Kitchin by chefhermes