London, May 2026 A new analysis has shed light on the educational pathways of Britain’s top chefs, revealing that most Michelin-starred professionals in the UK did not attend culinary school. Instead, apprenticeships and hands-on kitchen experience remain the dominant route to success

London, May 2026 Jean-Philippe Blondet, chef patron at the three‑Michelin‑starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in London, has been distinguished with one of France’s most prestigious honors. The French Republic has appointed him Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit, a recognition