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Houston & Hawkes partners with Balfe

Houston & Hawkes has announced a new partnership with chef and restaurateur Nicholas Balfe.

Feb 16, 2026

Houston & Hawkes has announced a new partnership with chef and restaurateur Nicholas Balfe. The collaboration aims to bolster the company’s commitment to British seasonality, showcasing how thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking can elevate food experiences across its operations.

Balfe, co-founder and chef director of Holm in Somerset and a former South West representative on the BBC’s Great British Menu, will lead Best in Season, a monthly spotlight celebrating a hero UK ingredient at its peak. Each instalment will explore provenance, sustainability, flavour and practical application in a professional kitchen, delivered through blogs and video features filmed at Holm’s open kitchen.

'Celebrating great British ingredients'
Balfe said: “Best in Season is all about celebrating great British ingredients at their peak and giving chefs the confidence to make the most of them. Houston & Hawkes’ commitment to responsible sourcing aligns closely with my own values and I can’t wait to work with the team.”

David Steel, director of food for Houston & Hawkes, added: “Welcoming Nicholas on board brings real depth to our chef-led approach. His understanding of British seasonality will be invaluable to our teams, giving them the skills and confidence to develop their own approach.”

Houston & Hawkes partners with Balfe

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