Minotti’s appointment comes as Evolv pursues considerable growth. The group, formerly D&D and before that The Conran Group, presently has 30 venues, but is looking to expand to 100 globally. Other restaurants Evolv operate include Quaglino’s and the new Liverpool Street Chop House, as well as Angler, which has held a star for 13 years. Angler has Craig Johnston, who recently became the only chef in Britain to hold both The Roux Scholarship and a MasterChef: The Professionals title.