Hotels regularly have a room that looks a little empty during the day, and the new breed of co-working companies are on the look-out for hoteliers who are looking to rent out space to freelancers – and upsell their services. Elly Earls reports on a mutually beneficial relationship
Craft Indian kitchen Saffron Circle launches in London’s Swiss Cottage
US-based Indian restaurant group Saffron Circle has opened its debut UK site in London’s Swiss Cottage, with Santosh Shah, former head chef of Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen at the helm.
Leonardo Royal London City unveils first look at £11.5m renovation
Leonardo Hotels has released images showcasing an extensive refurbishment of its Leonardo Royal London City hotel, one of the three Leonardo Royal central London properties to be added to the Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland portfolio in 2019.
Yummy Pub Co sells the Clarence for £125,000
The Yummy Pub Co has sold the Clarence pub in London’s Stoke Newington to Robert Webster Shaw for £125,000, as part of plans to focus on growth through freehold acquisition.
Drugs in hospitality survey: 64% say they regularly see evidence of drug use by colleagues
The Caterer asked what you think about drug misuse at work: how prevalent is it, why is it happening and what is being done to tackle it? Emma Lake reports
Employees to be eligible for sick pay from first day off in bid to slow coronavirus spread
Employees will be eligible for statutory sick pay from their first day off work, rather than their fourth successive day of absence, in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Gather & Gather scores Southampton FC catering
Gather & Gather has reached an agreement in principle with Southampton Football Club to oversee its catering and events.
Menuwatch: St Clair, London
Jorge Baumhauer da Silva’s ‘London-curated Nikkei cuisine’ is delighting guests at St Clair in London’s Clapham. Jennie Milsom pays a visit
Coronavirus declared ‘notifiable disease’ after businesses raise fears over losses
Coronavirus has been declared a notifiable disease after businesses voiced concerns that losses would not be covered by insurance policies.
David Moore and Asimakis Chaniotis launch chef’s table above Pied à Terre
Restaurateur David Moore and chef Asimakis Chaniotis will launch a chef’s table above Michelin-starred restaurant Pied à Terre in London’s Fitzrovia later this month.