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Paul Gayler to leave Lanesborough after 22 years

Paul Gayler, executive chef de cuisine at London’s Lanesborough, has decided to leave the five-star, luxury Hyde Park -based hotel after 22 years in the post. Read more from Caterer & Hotelkeeper  

Delay for James Sommerin's new restaurant as Michelin-starred chef looks for perfect start

The opening of a much-anticipated restaurant in South Wales by renowned chef James Sommerin has been delayed until the New Year.  The former head chef of the Michelin-starred Crown at Whitebrook, which closed in March, was initially hoping to open his new restaurant this autumn. Read more from Wales Online  

Captured on video: Food Network star Guy Fieri in heated brawl with his hairdresser 

Food Network star Guy Fieri was embroiled in a heated brawl with his hairdresser on Saturday night.  The 45-year-old TV personality was caught on video fighting with the stylist named as Ariel Ramirez by TMZ.  Ramirez is seen standing on the road letting rip at Fieri in a foul mouthed tirade while also seemingly physically fighting through the open door of his SUV. Read more from Mail Online            
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Editor 31st October 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press