The Ping Pong restaurant chain was sold to three of its company directors for £3.21m in November after struggling with rent debts built up during the pandemic.
Ruth Hansom joins the Swinton Estate and returns to her northern roots
Ruth Hansom has revealed to *The Caterer* that she is returning to her roots to undertake a six-month residency at the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire.
Applications for MasterChef: The Professionals 2023 now open
Applications are now open to take part in the BBC’s latest series of *MasterChef: The Professionals*.
Mixed fortunes predicted for UK hotel industry in 2023
The UK hotel industry ended 2022 on a positive note, but 2023 is expected to be a “see-saw” of mixed fortunes, audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has warned.
Caffè Nero reports £150m in UK sales
For the first half of its current financial year (June to November 2022), coffee chain Caffè Nero reported sales in the UK of £150m, averaging 104% of pre-pandemic levels and an increase of 17% on 2021.
Hospitality wages rise 53% over the past 10 years
Hospitality has seen the highest rate of ten-year wage inflation out of all UK industries, with workers seeing a 53% increase in their salary compared to a decade ago.
Rachael Henley appointed general manager of the Fife Arms
Rachael Henley has been appointed general manager of the Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.
Jeremy Hunt warns tax cuts ‘unlikely’ in spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said it is “unlikely” the government will have the “headroom” to make any significant tax cuts in the spring Budget.
Levy UK + Ireland launches Built by Levy programme
Sports and entertainment foodservice provider Levy UK + Ireland has launched the ‘Built by Levy’ solution programme, which is to be headed by managing director Rak Kalidas.
New product launches for January 2023
New year means new products on the market for the hospitality world. Find out what’s in store with our round up of fresh new food, drinks and equipment