Serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson has taken a stake in the Tortilla Mexican restaurant brand.
Crooked House owners ordered to rebuild wonky pub
The owners of the Crooked House pub in Himley have been ordered to rebuild the site “to what it was prior to the fire” by South Staffordshire Council.
Roberta Hall-McCarron to open third Edinburgh restaurant
Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron is to open a new café, bar and bottle shop in Edinburgh this May.
First look: Heartwood Collection launches debut pub with rooms
The Heartwood Collection has opened the White Horse in Dorking as its first pub with rooms following a multi-million-pound refurbishment.
Over 500 UK restaurants closed in final quarter of 2023
UK restaurant closures hit their highest ever quarterly figure at the end of 2023, with more than 500 venues shutting down.
Are things getting better for casual dining?
Sites are openings, operators are optimistic and investors are showing interest – Emma Lake looks at whether casual dining’s struggle is over
Sodexo extends catering contract with AstraZeneca
Sodexo has secured a five-year extension to its catering contract with AstraZeneca for an undisclosed sum.
Rational creates new swift cooking equipment category
Professional cooking appliance specialist Rational is combining steam, hot air and microwave technology in an industry first for its latest launch, the iHexagon.
Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant put up for sale for £6m
The freehold of Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant in Llandderfel, Wales, has been put up for sale for £6m as the owners prepare for retirement.
Levy extends Sheffield United catering deal by 10 years
Levy UK + Ireland, the sports, leisure and hospitality arm of contract caterer Compass Group UK and Ireland, will continue its long-standing partnership with Sheffield United Football Club.

