The managing director of catering arm 1711 by Ascot talks about this year’s chef line-up, from Lisa Goodwin-Allen to Raymond Blanc, to Maria Mellor
CitizenM hotels owners exploring ‘potential sale of the business’
The owners of the Netherlands-based hotel chain CitizenM are reportedly exploring a sale of the business.
Sodexo to add carbon labelling to menus at over 300 UK sites
Sodexo is to roll out carbon labelling to menus at more than 300 of its sites in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2024.
Shake Shack to open first UK train station restaurant
Burger brand Shake Shack is to open its first restaurant in a UK train station this summer.
Menuwatch: The Riverhouse Restaurant, Richmond
Riverhouse restaurant at the Bingham Riverhouse hotel is getting ready for spring. Sophie Witts sees how bright colours and fresh flavours define the menu
Chickpea to open seventh pub with rooms in Somerset
The Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group is heading West to Somerset, with the opening of the Manor House in June 2024.
‘A members’ club without membership’: Dorian taps into the Notting Hill market
Chris D’Sylva has a razor-sharp instinct for what the Notting Hill residents want, and his next target is Dorian, an offshoot of his high-concept, high-quality Supermarket of Dreams
First look: France’s Lignée Hotels opens debut London property
French boutique group Lignée Hotels has opened its first UK property in London’s Paddington.
Gail’s bakery CEO dismisses sale rumours as ‘inaccurate’
The chief executive of Gail’s has rowed back on speculation the bakery and coffee chain could be put up for sale this year.
Hastings Contemporary Café – expressions of interest
Hastings Contemporary is inviting expressions of interest from entrepreneurial individuals and organisations who can provide a high-quality food and drink offer at their unique café location.

