Continuing supply chain issues leading to ongoing hikes in food and drinks prices are adding stress to hospitality operators’ profitability.
Pathways: Giuseppe D’Aniello, head sommelier at the London Edition
The head sommelier at the London Edition has gained experience at some heavyweight establishments, gathering extensive wine knowledge along the way
Sticks’n’Sushi UK portfolio set to rise to 13 restaurants
Copenhagen-based sushi and yakitori restaurant Sticks’n’Sushi has secured two further sites in South West London, which will bring the group’s UK portfolio to 13.
Thirteen finalists announced for Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist England
Thirteen finalists for Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) England and Young Mixologist (YM) England have been announced.
Oisín Rogers and Flat Iron founder team up to open ‘dream pub’
Oisín Rogers of the Windmill in London’s Mayfair has partnered with Flat Iron founder Charlie Carroll to open the Devonshire pub and restaurant in London’s Piccadilly Circus this autumn.
Heineken UK launches £3m sustainability energy fund for the on-trade
One of the UK’s biggest beer and pub brands has announced the launch of a £3m energy support scheme to help pubs make sustainable changes.
Compass Hospitality acquires Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel amid ‘continued’ expansion
Compass Hospitality has secured management of the Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel in Dunfermline, Fife, amid continued expansion of its UK portfolio.
Nigerian restaurant Chuku’s receives £8,000 donation from Beyoncé
Pop-singer Beyoncé has chosen the North London Nigerian tapas restaurant to be one of the recipients of a $1 million giveaway to small businesses.
Claridge’s reopens eponymous restaurant
Claridge’s has revealed the soft opening of the Claridge’s Restaurant at the former Davies and Brook site in the Mayfair hotel with chef Coalin Finn heading up the kitchen.
‘Higher costs are here to stay,’ says Lynx Purchasing
There’s good news and bad news; rising prices are easing, but they’re not coming back down soon. Lynx Purchasing gives its predictions on the coming months

