Produce Report April 2026
Peak season for wild garlic - make the most of it now before the flavour fades.
UK asparagus is in full flow. Official start of the season is April 23rd.
The stone fruit season starts later this month - apricots, peaches, cherries. The first fruit are the ‘Royal’ marque from the sunny orchards of Southern Spain.
Alphonso mangoes are a highlight this month.
Berries include Gariguettes, Frais de Bois and Tulameen raspberries .
The European citrus season is coming to an end. Amalfi lemons, Tarocco blood oranges, kumquats still available.
From Italy - peas, broad beans, artichokes, courgettes.
We also recommend green almonds, chandelier garlic, purple sprouting broccoli.
French salads from Nourrit have begun such as Escarole, Red Batavia, Frisée, Lollo Rosso etc
END OF SEASON
-Roots are now out of season although some available from store.
-European citrus.
-Radicchios and winter salads.
Other News -
http://tiny.cc/7t61101 - Restaurant Radar April 2026
http://tiny.cc/pv41101 - Patty & Bun closes all but two of their sites
http://tiny.cc/nv41101 - MEATliquor shuts most of its estate
http://tiny.cc/ymk0101 - Somssi closes just 5 weeks after winning a Michelin star
http://tiny.cc/wt80101 - Reni Redzepi steps away from Noma
http://tiny.cc/zm20101 - Dinner Restaurant to close next year
http://tiny.cc/ztry001l - The World’s 50 Best 2026 to be held in November Abu Dhabi
http://tiny.cc/xtry001 - Michelin winners 2026
http://tiny.cc/gtxx001- Three Star French Chef Arnaud Donckele named Culinary Director at Le Manoir
http://tiny.cc/djqx001 - People on the move in 2026
http://tiny.cc/wf3r001 - Six by Nico Crowdfund passes £1.8 Million
http://tiny.cc/mgug001 - James Goodyear Executive Chef at restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, on his career
CHEFS - SALARY CHECKER 2026
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS
LONDON
Executive Chef £60,000 - £100,000 Plus
Head Chef £45,000 - £80,000 Plus
Sous Chefs £42,000 - £60,000
Chef De Partie £35,000 - £45,000
Regional salaries please contact me
4/5* HOTELS (INDEPENDENT)
LONDON
Executive Chef £55,000 - £100,000 Plus
Head Chef £45,000 - £70,000 Plus
Sous Chef £40,000 - £50,000
Chef De Partie £30,000 - £45,000
Regional salaries please contact me
BRANDED RESTAURANTS, PUBS ETC.
LONDON
Executive Chef £55,000 - £100,000 Plus
Head Chef £45,000 - £70,000 Plus
Sous Chef £40,000 - £50,000
Chef De Partie £30,000 - £38,000
Regional salaries please contact me
RESTAURANTS - SALARY CHECKER 2026
BRANDED
Managing Director £100,000 - £160,000
Director of Operations £80,000 - £130,000
Head of Operations £55,000 - £90,000
General Manger £45,000 - £70,000
Assistant GM £38,000 - £50,000
FINE DINING
Managing Director £100,000 PLUS
Director of Operations £80,000 - £130,000
Head of Operations £60,000 - £110,000
General Manager £50,000 - £90,000
Assistant GM £40,000 - £55,000