The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the 12 finalists for the 2024 National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition.
Crazy golf concept Swingers secures £40m in new investment
The parent company of crazy golf concept Swingers has raised $52m (£40.4m) in new investment to fund its expansion worldwide.
BaxterStorey recognises star performers at its People Awards 2023
BaxterStorey has recognised its star performers at its People Awards 2023, held at London’s Royal Horticultural Hall.
Duty rate change expected to boost sales of lower strength alcohol
Lower strength alcohol will have increased prominence in bars and restaurants when the new alcohol duty rate comes into force on 1 August, according to UKHospitality’s chief executive.
How to cost a menu
Getting your prices right can be the difference between success and failure. Tom Vaughan asks experts for their menu costing secrets
Book review: Manu: Recipes and Stories from My Brazil
Manoella Buffara’s debut cookbook Manu has deep roots in her personal culinary heritage
Lisa Gibbons named managing director of Las Iguanas
Lisa Gibbons has been appointed managing director of Big Table Group’s Las Iguanas restaurant brand.
Popeyes launches wedding catering service
US fried chicken brand Popeyes has launched a UK-wide wedding catering service.
Accor in talks to take over French events company Potel & Chabot
Global hotel giant Accor has confirmed it has entered “exclusive” talks to acquire French event and catering specialist Potel & Chabot.
Center Parcs broadens search criteria for south of England site
Center Parcs has said it continues to search for a suitable site for a holiday village in the south-east of England despite previous plans being scrapped.

