JD Wetherspoon has raised its food and drink prices by 7.5% this month off the back of spiralling costs.
Jamie Oliver Restaurants secures first German restaurant partner
Jamie Oliver’s international restaurant business is continuing to expand across Europe and will open in Germany this year.
Compass sees record growth from outsourcing
Compass Group has said it is benefitting from a strong trend towards outsourcing which led it to record net new business growth of 5.5% for the three months to 31 December 2022.
Six by Nico team to launch pâtisserie brand in Glasgow
The team behind the Six by Nico group of restaurants is launching the first site of a new pâtisserie brand in Glasgow next week.
Pet hates: the doggy dos and don’ts at your hotel
For every hotel that welcomes dogs there’s another full of doggie don’ts. Lottie Gross reports on how to welcome dogs the right way
Birch Selsdon sets opening date
Birch has confirmed that it will be opening its second hotel, Birch Selsdon, this spring at the De Vere Selsdon Estate in Croydon.
Roberto Costa of Macellaio RC to launch hospitality academy in London
Roberto Costa, owner of Italian steakhouse brand Macellaio RC, has announced he will be launching a hospitality academy in London this month to encourage young people to become “future managers and future CEOs”.
When Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire came to London
Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire visited London for the first time, showcasing the innovative cooking and the creations of UK contender Paul Burgalières. Jungmin Seo reports
Bouncing back: Springboard celebrates its hospitality jobs milestone
As Springboard smashes its target of finding 10,000 jobs, James Stagg meets the amateur mixologists on its Skill Up, Step Up course
Menuwatch: Walled Gardens, Manchester
A colourful affair of carefully crafted meat-free dishes is the Mancunian brainchild of chef Eddie Shepherd. Louise Rhind-Tutt takes a seat as one of his eight nightly diners

