Category: The Caterer

Gather & Gather has opened its first retail shop as a Co-op franchisee at Oxford Brookes University in a partnership that will create 21 jobs.

Restaurant and bar operators in Bolton, where hospitality has been restricted to takeaway-only since 8 September, are urging the government to bring restrictions in the town in line with the rest of the country.

Côte Restaurants has been bought by private equity investor Partners Group with former Wagamama chief executive Jane Holbrook appointed to lead its growth strategy as chairperson.

At the Fat Duck Group, chief operating officer Nigel Sutcliffe has turned the microscope from gastronomy to operations in a bid to prepare the business for the challenges ahead.

Hugh Osmond’s Various Eateries business has raised £25m through a share placing and began trading this morning on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

My favourite restaurant is Liman and the Little Viet Kitchen, both in Islington, and Hoppers too – I love their spicy curries, especially the bone marrow

Leeu Collection has promoted Jean van der Walt to the role of area general manager, United Kingdom, based at the group’s Lake District property Linthwaite House, in addition to her role as head of brand marketing.

Foodservice supplier Brakes has announced its decision to join the Child Food Poverty Task Force, which was formed by Marcus Rashford earlier this month.

Revolution Bars Group has confirmed it has been working with advisers to assess its options and explore a reduction in the size of its estate through a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), in light of the latest operating restrictions.

Simon Tauber has been appointed general manager at Stanley House Hotel and Spa in Mellor, Lancashire, ahead of significant investment plans for the venue.