About PARED
PARED is a curated network connecting independent culinary talent with hospitality venues across the UK.
We facilitate opportunities for chefs to bring their food into new spaces, and for venues to introduce new culinary talent, concepts and experiences to their audiences — from residencies and pop-ups to guest chef events, supper clubs and private dining.
PARED is built from within the hospitality industry, with a practical understanding of the people, spaces and operational realities that make these collaborations work.
Why PARED?
Hospitality is built on collaboration.
Chefs bring ideas, experience and creative energy. Venues provide the space, audience and infrastructure to bring those ideas to life. Yet finding the right opportunity — and the right person to work with — can often depend on personal connections, word of mouth or simply knowing where to look.
PARED exists to make those connections easier.
We are building a dedicated network for the people and businesses creating the next generation of food and hospitality experiences.
FOR CHEFS
PARED gives independent chefs and culinary talent access to venues and opportunities that can help develop their work beyond a traditional restaurant setting.
Whether you're looking to establish a regular residency, test a new concept, host a one-off pop-up or collaborate with an existing hospitality business, PARED creates opportunities to connect with venues looking for something new.
FOR VENUES
For hospitality venues, PARED provides access to independent culinary talent and new food concepts.
A residency, guest chef or pop-up can bring a different audience, introduce a new culinary direction or activate a space in a way that complements the existing business.
We help venues discover the right talent and make relevant introductions based on the requirements of each collaboration.
Industry driven
PARED is designed specifically for the hospitality industry.
We understand that a successful collaboration involves more than matching a cuisine with a venue. Location, kitchen facilities, service style, capacity, audience, availability, experience and operational requirements all matter.
Our approach is therefore grounded in the realities of hospitality — with an emphasis on professional standards, compatibility and genuine creative fit.
PARED isn't simply a directory of chefs and venues. It is a network designed to facilitate meaningful industry connections.
Supporting the hospitality industry
At its core, PARED is about creating more opportunities for hospitality professionals to work together.
We support independent culinary talent in developing new opportunities and connecting with interesting spaces, while helping venues discover the people, ideas and concepts that can complement and expand their offering.
By connecting both sides of the industry, PARED aims to foster a more collaborative, dynamic and diverse hospitality landscape.
The PARED network
PARED brings together:
Independent chefs
Chefs developing their own concepts, residencies, pop-ups and private dining experiences.
Hospitality venues
Restaurants, wine bars, pubs, cafés, hotels and other spaces looking to host culinary talent.