The co-founder of London’s Kricket group of restaurants, tells Katherine Price how reopening will depend on both government restrictions and consumer confidence and why he’s not yet assuming 2020 is a ‘lost year’.
Boparan Restaurant Group confirms Carluccio’s acquisition
Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner operator Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has confirmed the acquisition of the Carluccio’s brand.
Operators warned to expect significant food price instability
Operators should expect significant instability in food prices as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite record deflation recorded in March.
Revelations: Tom Anglesea, head chef, the Laughing Heart, Haggerston, London
**What was your best subject at school?**
PE or drama, I loved anything sporty or where I could show off!
The fish king: Whatley Manor’s Niall Keating on winning the fish course on Great British Menu
After a gruelling eight weeks, the final dishes have been selected for this year’s Great British Menu banquet.
Emma Lake speaks to Niall Keating, executive chef of two-Michelin-starred Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds, who was the second chef to make it through with his fish course, when he was also crowned ‘Champion
of Champions’
Emma Lake speaks to Niall Keating, executive chef of two-Michelin-starred Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds, who was the second chef to make it through with his fish course, when he was also crowned ‘Champion
of Champions’
JD Wetherspoon unveils initial £11m social distancing plan
JD Wetherspoon has unveiled plans to invest £11m to implement social distancing measures across its estate of 875 pubs across the UK and Ireland
Chain reaction: how suppliers are relinking the supply chain
As we begin to navigate out of lockdown, wholesalers, suppliers and producers will be figuring out how to restart their supply chains and reignite their operator relationships. Lisa Jenkins reports
Marston’s and Carlsberg UK to merge in £780m deal
Brewer and pub company Marston’s has announced plans to merge with Carlsberg UK in a £780m deal.
‘We are not slowing up,’ confirms Watergate Bay’s Will Ashworth as group announces latest hotel acquisition
Watergate Bay managing director Will Ashworth has confirmed the group is still targeting a collection of five or six Another Place-branded hotels over the next five years, with Amport House in Hampshire announced as the latest addition.
Rooms for improvement: The operators gearing their businesses up for reopening during the lockdown
As the eighth week of lockdown concludes, we look at what operators are doing to maintain and improve properties, manage staff and prepare to reopen in a world with different challenges and opportunities.