PizzaExpress has appointed Lawrence Harvey as its new chief operating officer to oversee its c.350 restaurants in the UK and Ireland.
Some like it hot
Diners are increasingly turning up the heat on their meals with the addition of spicy sauces. Will Hawkes looks at what’s hot right now
Minute on the clock: Panos Kanatsoulis, bar director, Viajante87
The bar director at zero-waste Viajante87 is on the hunt for innovative ways to push drink-making into the future, from hi-tech kit to ant garnishes. He talks to Caroline Baldwin
SushiDog aims to open 30 restaurants with £600k investment
London’s Japanese quick-service restaurant chain SushiDog plans to open 30 new sites across the capital after receiving investment of over £500,000.
Change in harassment law could see rise in hospitality staff suing employers
A proposed change in the law could see a rise in hospitality staff suing their employers if they are harassed by customers at work.
Menuwatch: Restaurant Matthew Tomkinson at the Hambrough, Isle of Wight
The Hambrough’s fine dining restaurant is a display of Matthew Tomkinson’s best work yet. Visit the Isle of Wight hotel for a taste of Ventnor inspiration
Josh and Victoria Overington to open new restaurant in North Yorkshire
Chef and sommelier couple Joshua and Victoria Overington have revealed plans to open a new restaurant with rooms in North Yorkshire in June.
Toridoll set to buy Fulham Shore for £93.4m
Fulham Shore, which operates the Franco Manca and the Real Greek restaurant brands, is set to be acquired by Toridoll Holdings Corporation in a deal valuing the business at approximately £93.4m.
New owners to transform Raithwaite Sandsend into wellbeing retreat
Raithwaite Sandsend hotel in Whitby, North Yorkshire, has been sold as a joint venture to property developers Galliard Homes and O’Shea Group off a £12m guide price.
The Caterer interview: Noelle Jones, Chartwells Independent
The managing director of Chartwells Independent at Compass Group UK & Ireland is responsible for creating a healthy relationship with food for children in schools across the UK. She talks to Caroline Baldwin

