Contract caterer Wilson Vale has announced its partnership with the Wates Group in Surrey.
Claude Bosi to oversee restaurant at the Peninsula London hotel
Claude Bosi has been appointed chef director of Brooklands restaurant at the Peninsula London hotel, which is due to open in early 2023.
McWin acquires majority stake in L’Osteria restaurant chain
The private equity backer of bakery chain Gail’s has acquired a majority stake in German pizza and pasta chain L’Osteria with plans to further expand the brand across Europe.
UKHospitality: Late-night levy is ‘stifling’ industry’s recovery
UKHospitality has called for the removal of the late-night levy after figures showed nightclubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are responsible for 42% of customer spending after 6pm.
Menuwatch: Sao Paulo Bistro, Manchester
Caroline Martins has brought her brand of homely Brazilian sharing plates to Manchester, picking up a few local flavours along the way. Louise Rhind-Tutt pays a visit
Plaque unveiled in tribute to “hero” Cinnamon Club waiter
A plaque has been unveiled in memory of a “heroic” member of the Cinnamon Club restaurant team in London who died after jumping into the River Thames to save a woman’s life.
Casual dining sector ‘to be hardest hit’ by cost of living crisis
The casual dining sector is likely to be among the hardest hit during the cost of living crisis, according to turnaround experts.
Emily Scotts stamps her brand across her business
Emily Scott is putting her brand on everything, from her eponymous restaurant to her second cookery book. She talks about work, wellbeing, and meal planning for Joe Biden
Is fine dining unsustainable?
René Redzepi has made public what many operators feel: the real cost of a fine dining menu is far higher than what is being charged, but price rises are met with derision. Ben McCormack reports
City Pub Group exceeds expectations in Q4 despite train strikes costing business £750,000
City Pub Group reported sales ahead of 2019 levels in Q4 of 2022 thanks to the World Cup and strong Christmas trading, but estimated train strikes cost the business £750,000.