The boss of Le Pain Quotidien has said it will focus on franchising in the UK after claiming Brexit has made London a “very difficult market” to trade in.
Cateys 2023: Raymond Blanc, Bill Toner and Clare Smyth win top accolades
Esteemed chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc and foodservice giant Bill Toner carried off the top gongs at the 2023 Cateys.
Bake it til you make it: little luxuries in pâtisserie
Affordable luxuries, such as high-end baked goods, are in demand as customers treat themselves in hard times. Will Hawkes looks at the best of the bakes to get tummies rumbling
High Court approves plan to close 46 Prezzo restaurants
Prezzo is to close almost a third of its restaurants after its restructuring plan was approved by the High Court.
Minute on the clock: Darcie Maher, founder, Lannan
The former pastry chef at the Palmerston is to open her debut solo bakery later this month in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. She talks to Victoria Miller
The Caterer interview: Adam Fargin, executive chef of the All England Lawn Tennis Club
The executive chef of the All England Lawn Tennis Club is in charge of catering for elite athletes and the strawberry-loving public at Wimbledon
Cateys 2023: Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award: Romain Bourger
Romain Bourger, wine and beverage director at the Vineyard, wins the Wine and Spirit Ambassador Award, sponsored by Matthew Clark.
Cateys 2023: Best Marketing Campaign: The Genuine Dining Co
The Genuine Dining Co wins the Best Marketing Campaign sponsored by Amadeus
Cateys 2023: Best Use of Technology Award: The Lowry
The Lowry wins the Best Use of Technology Award sponsored by Enhance Hospitality/Logit
Cateys 2023: Chef Award: Gareth Ward
Gareth Ward wins the Chef Award sponsored by Brakes