Celebrity chef Michel Roux says underpaying workers is ‘a stain on my character’ Roux apologised and offered backpay to those who had been affected following an investigation by a newspaper in 2016. Evening Standard · Nov 8
‘There was this real fear when I was pregnant’: Monica Galetti on motherhood, MasterChef and her Samoan roots When Monica Galetti became pregnant, she feared she might have to give up her career in professional kitchens. The MasterChef judge tells Lauren Taylor how she made motherhood work, why her Samoan roots still shape her cooking and shares three recipes from her new book The Independent UK · Oct 20
Lure of being a social media chef means youngsters forgoing classic training, Michelin star cook warns Industry figures say that going viral is no replacement for the classic route of apprenticeships and competitions The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
Beckhams share sweet family snaps at Romeo’s birthday as Brooklyn absent again amid feud David and Victoria Beckham posted happy returns to their second eldest son Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025
Brooklyn Beckham snubs brother Romeo's 23rd birthday - but shares telling post about 'happiness' Brooklyn was reportedly ‘blocked’ by Romeo and Cruz on Instagram in July Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Brooklyn Beckham reveals only thing he'd return to London for in brutal 'dig' at family The budding chef, 26, has not been pictured with his family in the UK since Boxing Day Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
'Why the hate?': Brooklyn Beckham fans rush to his defence as trolls target new collab amid ongoing 'family rift' The condiment entrepreneur launched a collaboration with The Langham Hotel and Michel Roux Jr Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025
Michel Roux Jr shares key elements for a restaurant to secure Michelin star status ‘It doesn’t matter if you’ve got silver cutlery,’ renowned chef said The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in position to take over former Le Gavroche site in Mayfair Le Gavroche closed after 56 years almost a year ago to the day Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
Want a foodie holiday in the UK? Our guide to butchery courses, pasta making, whisky tasting and more Room and board get a serious elevation at these food-driven hotels across the country – Natalie Paris gives the low-down on how to eat, drink and stay remarkably well The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Michel Roux Jr and Clare Smyth among London’s top chefs celebrating 25 years of Restaurant Sat Bains Clare Smyth and Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
Chez Roux, London W1: ‘Posh comfort food for the weary, moneybags traveller’ – restaurant review Michel Roux Jr has been at pains to say that he’s no longer chasing Michelin stars, but is that possibly a way to manage expectations? The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
National Restaurant Awards 2024: The Ledbury named as UK's best, and Michel Roux Jr honoured The win marks the fourth time the Ledbury has topped the list Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024
Michel Roux reveals he never wanted to be a celebrity chef ‘I actually consciously stepped back from television work’ the food judge said The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
Evening Standard · May 21, 2024 How to fit out your kitchen like a professional chef From spoons to scrapers to sharpening steels, this is the best equipment to buy, according to London’s top culinary talent
Evening Standard · May 7, 2024 Michel Roux Jr: 'I have nothing to prove, and no more dreams of Michelin stars now' In January, Michel Roux Jr closed the legendary Le Gavroche forever. He tells Josh Barrie the real reason he shut the family business, and reveals what’s next
Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024 Masterchef's Monica Galetti closing her central London restaurant Mere Galetti is known for her no-nonsense approach on TV cooking shows
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024 ‘Beer louts with unhealthy diets’: why British cooking still hasn’t won over the French While UK gastronomy is finally being praised worldwide, France ranked it 60th out of 60 nations in a new global survey
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 30 things we love in the world of food, 2024 Celebration doughnuts and an elite cheese snack, tiny drinks and hyper-regional Malaysian food, decision-free dining and dessert trolleys – these are the Observer Food Monthly’s favourite people, places and things for the year
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024 Le Gavroche: rare wines from Michelin-starred restaurant to be sold at auction Auction lots include illuminated front sign and Burgundy wine expected to sell for up to £12,000
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024 Vintage wine and champagne from renowned restaurant Le Gavroche to be auctioned The illuminated sign that hung above the restaurant door will also be sold.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024 Michel Roux Jr to close doors of Le Gavroche for final time after 56 years Michelin-starred chef announces ‘Le Gavroche residencies at sea’ on two Cunard lines but says iconic restaurant will shut on 13 January
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024 Soufflé Suissesse: Michel Roux Jr's recipe for the iconic Gavroche dish, as it leaves London after 56 years With Le Gavroche closing, London is losing one of its very best dishes. Here's how to recreate it at home
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2024 Service, please! What it’s like to cook at Le Gavroche, Mayfair For one of the last dinners served at the restaurant, the kitchen that trained such chefs as Gordon Ramsay and Monica Galetti opened its doors to one last stagiaire: Mike Daw
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Seven of London's best veteran restaurants that shouldn't be overlooked We need to make sure we don't take these iconic institutions for granted, says David Ellis