Twenty winners of the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2024 were revealed at the InterContinental Park Lane, with Brian Turner among those honoured with the Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award.
Paradise Soho to swap sharing plates for set dinner menu
Dom Fernando’s Paradise in London’s Soho is set to reopen after a two-week refurbishment in May with a new £59 six-course evening menu.
‘Au revoir and good bye’: Phil Howard closes French ski resort restaurant
Chef Phil Howard has closed his seasonal restaurant Union at La Plagne Montalbert ski resort in Mâcot-la-Plagne, France, after seven years of trading.
Hospitality Rising pauses recruitment campaign due to shortage of funding
Hospitality Rising has paused its industry recruitment drive due to a lack of available funding, having reached a “milestone” of 300,000 job applications.
Busaba to focus on London opportunities despite cost of living challenges
Thai restaurant chain Busaba will focus on London and the surrounding areas as its latest Lakeside Shopping Centre opening proves fruitful.
Revelations: Gary Townsend, chef owner, Elements, Glasgow
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Gary Townsend, chef owner, Elements, Glasgow
The Belfry hotel begins £80m expansion to boost luxury events offer
The Belfry Hotel and Resort in Sutton Coldfield has begun a major £80m expansion and renovation project to boost its luxury events offering.
Dew Drop Inn appoints Alicia Corlett as manager
Alicia Corlett has joined the Bonwick family’s Dew Drop Inn in Maidenhead as manager.
How Honey & Co cook up their menu when the oven is switched off
When the Honey & Co Daily ovens are turned off at 2pm, dishes slow-cook in the residual glow. Caroline Baldwin talks to co-founder Sarit Packer about the inventive new menu
The Biltmore to part ways with Hilton and become an independent hotel
The Biltmore Mayfair is to end its partnership with Hilton and move to operating as an independent hotel from 1 May.

