Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, is to launch a charity to help disadvantaged people enter the hospitality and events industry later this year.
Gino D’Acampo’s Cheshire restaurant sold to San Carlo Group
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo’s Luciano restaurant in Alderley Edge is to close just one year after it opened.
Viewpoint: Chester Grosvenor’s Elliot Hill on the power of apprenticeships
There’s really no replacement for getting hands-on to communicate the passion and breadth of opportunity in the industry, says Elliot Hill
Meet the new cod on the block
Getting ahead in fish and chips means offering something different – whether that’s curried fish served in naan bread or super-crunchy chips with Louisiana seasoning. Will Hawkes gets some fry-day inspiration
Warner Leisure Hotels recruits cruise industry leader Tony Roberts
Warner Leisure Hotels has appointed Tony Roberts to the newly created role of chief commercial officer as it positions the group for further growth.
Chefs and operators on creating a best-selling plant-based menu
Serving and marketing plant-based fare for 2023 means continuing to innovate and try out new ideas. *The Caterer* gathered the latest success stories at its Plant-Based Summit
Jun Tanaka’s the Ninth to reopen eight months after fire
Jun Tanaka’s restaurant the Ninth in London’s Fitzrovia is to reopen on 9 March after a kitchen fire forced the venue to close for over seven months.
Simon Rogan: Apprenticeships can tackle ‘real skills shortage’ in hospitality
Chef Simon Rogan has emphasised the importance of investing in a “good training programme” to attract young people into the industry amid a “real skills shortage” in hospitality.
Matt Follas from Bramble Cafe in Sherbourne wins the Great Sausage Roll Off 2023
Matt Follas from Bramble Cafe in Sherborne, Dorset, was crowned the winner of this year’s Great Sausage Roll Off competition last night.
Center Parcs scraps plans for Sussex holiday village
Center Parcs has pulled out of plans to build a forest holiday village at Oldhouse Warren near Crawley in West Sussex.

