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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Top BBC star chef to open new restaurant with a twist just months after being forced to close Michelin-starred spot
This comes after controversy as diners with vouchers for his previous spot were left out of pocket ORDER UP Top BBC star chef to open new restaurant with a twist just months after being forced to close Michelin-starred spot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BBC celebrity chef known for appearances on Saturday Kitchen is opening a new restaurant following the closure of his previous Michelin Star eatery. The TV personality is teaming up with a wine expert to create an experience where you can eat "the way you want, without rules". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Glynn Purnell and Phil Innes are gearing up to launch the new venue where guests are encouraged to eat 'the way they want' Credit: Instagram Glynn Purnell, a top Birmingham chef, will open a new venue called Trillium alongside Loki Wine expert Phil Innes at Snow Hill, London. The new spot will offer seasonal dishes paired with a "dynamic, ever-evolving" wine list, which guests are invited to enjoy in whatever dinning format they chose. Glynn said: "At Trillium, choice is everything. We want guests to explore the menu in whatever way suits them — whether that's a classic three-course meal or a custom selection of sharing plates. "It's about dining the way you want to, without rules." The new venture promises a 'fresh perspective on refined dining', described as being 'relaxed, memorable and soul-staining in the best possible way', Birmingham Mail reports. The menu will feature small and large plates, designed to be shared, and will change to fit the season. Guest will sit down to an 'immersive and intimate' dining room inspired by folklore and nature, with a 'romantic' colour palette and 'ethereal' details with etched glass and dappled woodland lighting. There will be an outdoor terrace, steps away from Colmore Row. Owner Phil Innes said the wine selection will be a main focus of the menu. "We're building a wine list that's as important to the restaurant as the food," Phil said. "It's not about prestige — it's about offering a dynamic, ever-changing selection that showcases undiscovered treasures and unexpected finds. "There will always be something on the list to surprise and delight." The restaurant is set to open in September. This news comes after Glynn's previous restaurant, Purnell's, closed in October after serving fine dinning dinners for 17 years. The unexpected decision sparked controversy, with many customers being left out of pocket after splashing out on expensive gift vouchers. Coventry mum Therese Roberts bought £250 vouchers for her two children and their spouses as Christmas presents last year. Her daughter had booked dinner for October 23 - before finding out the restaurant had closed from a news article. Purnell's superfan Therese emailed the restaurant eight times asking if she could use the vouchers at Glynn's other venues. After ten days of chasing, Therese was referred to the liquidator and told she could not swap the vouchers to a different joint. Famous fast-food chain dubbed 'Britain's rudest restaurant' to close final UK branch and teases future plans She claimed she was told to contact her bank in the hope of recouping the money she spent. Therese told the Birmingham Mail: "I am disappointed in Glynn Purnell. I thought he was a better man than this. "I have had a great experience at Purnell's in the past, so much so that I bought vouchers for two friends with special birthdays. "I invested in a local business and a man with a good reputation yet there has been no goodwill and little communication forthcoming. "Businesses fail but the way you handle your customers in the process shows how much personal integrity and respect you have for them." Fuming Therese has vowed never to buy a Purnell's gift voucher again. The closure of Purnell's came amid a series of high profile, celebrity chef restaurants also shutting their doors for good. Last month celeb chef Michael Caines shocked fans after announcing the sale of Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth. In September, a well-known TV chef, Simon Rimmer, closed his only remaining branch after 33 years in business. Glynn will no doubt seek to buck this trend with his new Trillium restaurant, offering diners more freedom in how and what they eat.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Saturday Kitchen star exposes host's behaviour and admits 'viewers need to know'
Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt was left cringing following a guest's confession about him on the BBC One show A Saturday Kitchen guest didn't hold back as they exposed host Matt Tebbutt's behaviour on the programme. The BBC show returned to screens on Saturday morning (August 17) with Matt back at the helm. Joining Matt on the programme were chefs Paul Ainsworth, Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, as well as special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor. But things took an awkward turn when Matt demanded one of the guests to 'park it there' after they let slip a rather awkward confession about the beloved TV star. As Paul Ainsworth cooked up a delicious dish for Matt and the guests, Matt quizzed him: 'Is this on the menu in your restaurant Caffè Rojano?' Paul replied: 'Yes we put this on the menu,' to which Matt gushed: 'It's a great restaurant.' Wine expert Olly then chimed in: 'I love it, me and my family we've gone there several times. Really informal setting, delicious food.' Matt added: 'Super relaxed.' Olly said: 'Well in your case Matthew very relaxed. A little too relaxed perhaps..,' as an awkward silence filled the studio. Matt proclaimed: 'Let's park that there!' But chef Paul wasn't going to let it go. He said: 'Shall we go there? Shall we go there?!' Matt replied: 'Let's not,' as Paul continued: 'I think the viewers need to know that you fell asleep in Caffè Rojano!' An embarrassed Matt laughed along with his guests and he admitted: 'It had been a long day.' It comes after Matt spilled the secrets of working in live television - and opened up on the toughest part of the job. Despite revealing he relishes the challenge every week on the BBC show, Matt has admitted the crew face a number of challenges in a bid to make the long-running show continue to air smoothly. The 51-year-old chef has presented the weekend morning food show since 2017, when he took over from James Martin. And he has admitted that the crew are "like family" and are often met with many challenges, meaning they have to rehearse "a lot" despite it looking like they "wing it" at times. Saturday Kitchen airs every Saturday at 10am on BBC One.
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebutt and TV chef Rosemary Shrager to headline Stranraer Oyster Festival
Tony Singh and Julie Lin will also be returning, with Bake Off star Dr James Morton and a number of local chefs also appearing. Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebutt and TV chef Rosemary Shrager will headline this year's Stranraer Oyster Festival. Tony Singh and Julie Lin will also be returning, with Bake Off star Dr James Morton and a number of local chefs also appearing. The festival will take place from September 12 to 18, with Matt making a dash from BBC's Saturday Kitchen studio for his festival debut. He'll be making multiple appearances, including an exclusive in conversation event, and he will lead the new Sunday Oyster Kitchen. He said: 'I'm genuinely excited to be part of Stranraer Oyster Festival. What draws me to events like this is the opportunity to celebrate truly exceptional local produce in the place where it's grown or caught. 'The story of Loch Ryan's native oysters is remarkable. You've got this incredible natural resource that's been sustainably managed for centuries, and now it's the heart of a festival that's brought a whole community together. 'That's exactly the kind of food story I want to be part of.' Rosemary Shrager, whose warmth and expertise have made her a household name through shows including The Real Marigold Hotel and I'm a Celebrity, brings her passion for seasonal cooking and local produce to both cookery demonstration and in conversation' events. The festival's chef ambassador Tony Singh will make his fifth, with Julie Lin returning for the third time The festival also welcomes back popular local chefs including Ryan McCutcheon, the Lisi brothers, Douglas and Massimo and David Alexander from Dunskey Estate, and includes a special event from Penninghame Cooking School. Podcaster and cookery writer Helen Cross returns to her home town of Stranraer to host an event with Dr James Morton, expert bread baker and a finalist in the 2012 series of Great British Bake Off. Stranraer Development Trust chairman, Roman Petrucci, said: 'What excites me most about this year's line-up is the calibre of chefs who said yes when we approached them. Matt Tebbutt, Rosemary Shrager, Julie Lin - these are people at the very top of their game who could be anywhere, doing anything, but they want to be here, in Stranraer, celebrating with us. 'That tells you everything about the reputation this festival has built. We're a destination that attracts the best talent in the country. I can't wait to introduce this year's chefs to Stranraer and share the passion and determination that is making our oyster festival one of the most popular food festivals in Scotland.' Stranraer Oyster Festival 2025 is sponsored by Lactalis UK & Ireland, alongside Rock Island whisky from Douglas Laing, Stranraer Skills Station and Loch Ryan Oyster Fishery Company. The festival is supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council's signature events programme and the coastal benefit fund, and the work of Stranraer Development Trust is also supported by South of Scotland Enterprise and The Holywood Trust.
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matt Tebbutt interrupts BBC's Saturday Kitchen as 'unexpected guest' shows up
Matt Tebbutt faced a Saturday Kitchen show first after his celebrity guest's wife surprised everyone with an "unexpected" appearance Matt Tebutt was met with an "unexpected" arrival after celebrity guest and Downton Abbey star Matt Goode's wife, Sophie Dymoke, appeared on Saturday Kitchen. The programme had just cut to a pre-record clip with Katherine Ryan sampling a poached egg delight, but as viewers returned to the studio again, Sophie was visible on-screen, sitting alongside her famous actor husband. Skimming over the fact that a new guest had oddly perched at the glass table, host Matt began to discuss The Crown star's food heaven and hell. Presenter Matt, then paused the live segment, stating: "Before we find out [food heaven or hell] somebody's just joined our table," as a loud resounding applause rippled through the studio. The actor's wife, Sophie, was now on screen, holding up her hands as she told viewers, "Unexpected," while her husband jested in the voice of Sacha Baron Cohen's character, Borat: "My wife," and the studio erupted into giggles. This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest news, pictures and videos. You can also get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Saturday Kitchen star shares struggle presenting live show viewers won't notice
EXCLUSIVE: Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt has opened up about all things to do with the hit BBC morning show - from his worst habits, to things he loves and finds most difficult about live TV Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt has spilled the secrets of working in live television - and opened up on the toughest part of the job. Despite revealing he relishes the challenge every week on the BBC show, Matt has admitted the crew face a number of challenges in a bid to make the long-running show continue to air smoothly. The 51-year-old chef has presented the weekend morning food show since 2017, when he took over from James Martin. And he has admitted that the crew are "like family" and are often met with many challenges, meaning they have to rehearse "a lot" despite it looking like they "wing it" at times. Speaking to the Mirror, Matt revealed the hardest part of his role: "On Saturday Kitchen, I have to cook a decent looking dish while interviewing the main guest and with the production team shouting in my ear about timings," he said. "My wife always says she'd struggle with any one of those things at a time, so she's quite impressed I can do all three at once. It can also be tough to keep it all fun and light, unless the guest is on board." And he also confessed he is often told his "worst habit" on screen is laughing too loud. "I don't put the plates down in the right way," he added. "[I also] pick on Helen when she talks about Rose. I don't pay too much attention to it ideally." But he explained he loves the "buzz" that comes with it. "At the end of the day live telly is great fun," he added. "It takes me back to working in busy London kitchens, you get the same sort of adrenaline rush. But luckily I don't have to work double shifts anymore for little or no reward!" Matt was speaking ahead of this year's Smoke and Fire Festival. The event will be at Ascot Racecourse on July 5-6, and at Promenade Park in Maldon Essex on August 16-17. Matt will once again be in attendance, this time featuring on both weekends. He admitted he is looking forward to being involved again, calling the decision a "no brainer". "The atmosphere's unbeatable," he gushed. "[It's] a proper gathering of people who love cooking over fire. You don't always get that kind of appreciation or excitement at other events. Also, the other chefs are brilliant — some I've known for years, others I met for the first time last year. "It's a great place to catch up, share ideas, pinch a few tricks off each other – and there's always something new to discover – a new rub, a new dish, a new drink." And he told festival goers to expect a "bigger and better" experience. "The team have promised us more food, more fire, and more variety," he said. "There's a strong South American focus this year and a partnership with Europe's largest Taco and Tequila festival - The Tacover – and my travels to Argentina really opened my eyes to that part of the world. "You can expect plenty of live demos, chances to chat with the chefs, proper smoky flavours, and a bit of theatre too." For his part, Matt revealed he will be bringing a number of his signature dishes as well as cooking some festival specials. What is he most looking forward to? "That moment when someone takes a bite and their eyes light up. You can't beat that. Oh — and sneaking off to try everyone else's food, obviously!" It's expected that over 5,000 burgers will be served across the festivals, really putting the palate to the test. There is also The festival's infamous wing challenge, The World Butcher Wars and British Open Freestyle BBQ Championships on show. Tickets for the event are currently on sale.
