McDonald’s is planning to launch a spin-off range of smaller restaurants called CosMc’s in 2024.
Craig Robson named food and beverage director of Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Craig Robson has been appointed food and beverage director of Malmaison & Hotel du Vin.
Industry veterans launch free hospitality training scholarship
A group of hospitality industry veterans have launched a charitable training scheme aimed at tackling staff shortages in the sector.
Stonegate Pub Company prepares for ‘up to 260’ redundancies
Stonegate Pub Company has revealed “up to 260 roles” could be made redundant as it continues a “strategic review of the organisation”.
Hospitality will be ‘left behind’ unless it embraces artificial intelligence
Hospitality could be “left behind” if it does not embrace new technology, industry experts have warned.
Revelations: Kevin Tickle, chef patron, Heft, Newton-in-Carmel, Cumbria
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Kevin Tickle, chef patron, Heft, Newton-in-Carmel, Cumbria
Brian Maule at Le Chardon d’Or restaurant appoints administrators
Joint administrators have been appointed to the Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or restaurant in Glasgow following its closure last week.
Sommelier of the Year finalists took a trip to the Taittinger vineyards
Before the rigours of the competition, the finalists took a trip to the Taittinger vineyards in France for a taste of the Champagne house’s vintages
More uses for mighty mayo
Mayonnaise is more than a condiment – it’s a versatile ingredient. Will Hawkes attends the Heinz Mayonnaise round table to hear how chefs use it
Mitchells & Butlers reports ‘continued strong trading’
Mitchells & Butlers has reported “continued strong trading” in the 43 weeks ended 22 July 2023 as the group prepares to rebuild margins “towards pre-Covid levels from next year”.

