Kray Treadwell, former head chef at Michael O’Hare’s Michelin-starred the Man Behind the Curtain restaurant in Leeds, is opening his own restaurant in Birmingham.
Book review: Falastin: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley
With travel plans across the world on hold, it seems almost fantastical to imagine a leisurely bumble around markets in hot, faraway towns, and this is why we need books like Falastin more than ever right now.
Recipe of the week: roasted cod with a coriander crust
The combination of fish and tahini is one we find hard to resist, but this works just as well without the tahini sauce if you’re looking for a shortcut or want to keep the focus on the lemon. Either way, this is as close to fast food as you can get. It’s a 15-minute meal to make, beginning to end. Possibly even less time to eat.
Luke Selby and brothers to launch 12-cover chef’s table in Soho’s Evelyn’s Kitchen
Luke Selby, along with brothers Nathaniel and Theo, are to take the helm of a 12-seat chef’s table in Evelyn’s Kitchen beneath the Blue Posts pub in London’s Soho.
Struggling businesses urge chancellor’s intervention on government-backed loans
The British Takeaway Campaign (BTC) has written to business secretary Alok Sharma calling for “more than just words” and has demanded a “fair approach” from banks.
InterContinental Park Lane general manager Alvaro Rey leaves after 11 years
Alvaro Rey has left his role as general manager of the InterContinental Park Lane hotel in London’s Mayfair after 11 years.
Harri makes mental health and wellbeing courses available for free
Online training platform Harri has partnered with Mind in Haringey to offer free mental wellbeing support courses.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen parent company cuts off funding
Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s parent company Famous Brands has decided not to provide further financial assistance to the brand following a deterioration in sales and [the closure of UK restaurants last month](https://www.thecaterer.com/news/coronavirus-rishi-sunak-wages) due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Farewell Brookes Restaurant
Following its recent closure, Don Sloan reflects on the pivotal role played by Brookes Restaurant in shaping an engaged, inclusive community of learning. Brookes Restaurant was located within the Oxford School of Hospitality Management at Oxford Bro…
Automating hospitality in times of social distancing
Hence, as we look forward to having a greater control over the Coronavirus spread and returning from isolation, it is perhaps the best time to regroup, reimagine, and re-strategise to ready the sectors for what comes next with implementing solutions…

