The big fast food chains react quickly to public demand for meat alternatives, offering burgers, pizzas and wraps for vegan audiences that are instantly recognisable as true to their brand
Great British Menu 2023 to start on 31 January
Great British Menu will return to television screens at 8pm from 31 January on BBC Two for its 18th series.
London Night Czar calls for increased support for night-time industries
London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé has called for urgent support for the night-time economy after research showed a 27% fall in the number of hospitality employees working between 6pm and 6am since 2018.
Byron burger chain loses £99m in value over 10 years
The Byron restaurant chain was sold for just £856,000 last week, ten years after the burger group changed hands for £100m.
Soho House confirms Pizza East closures
Soho House & Co has confirmed the permanent closure of Pizza East Portobello in London’s Notting Hill and the temporary closure of Pizza East Shoreditch.
How to join the plant-based buzz
It’s not too late to hop on the vegan trend, and Zoe West has some advice on how to start by taking your menu over to the green side
Watchdog to investigate claims of corrupt security at O2 Brixton Academy
An investigation has been launched into claims of corruption by security staff after two people died in a crush at the O2 Brixton Academy.
Book review: Nourishing Vegan Every Day
As evidenced in this special issue of *The Caterer*, plant-based is still one of the hottest food trends.
Recipe of the week: blueberry wagon wheels
I cannot remember a time without wagon wheels, the soft biscuit covered with a sticky jam layer and fluffy marshmallow all enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate…
Three Gaucho restaurants to open over the next three months
Rare Restaurants has announced the opening of three Gaucho sites over the next three months, including its first launches in Wales and the north-east of England.

