Sam Griffiths, winner of Welsh Chef of the Year 2021, is to join Palé Hall hotel in Wales as head chef this summer.
Hospitality trade bodies back calls to remove glass from Scottish deposit return scheme
Hospitality industry bodies have supported the UK government’s demands to remove glass from Scotland’s controversial deposit return scheme (DRS), labelling it a “positive step”.
Albert’s Schloss to make London debut on Shaftesbury Avenue
Mission Mars is to take over the former Rainforest Café site on Shaftesbury Avenue to launch London’s first Albert’s Schloss.
Neat Burger founder says poor quality pretenders have damaged the plant-based market
The co-founder of Neat Burger has suggested that a glut of poor quality plant-based items on menus has damaged the growth of the vegan market.
Akwasi Brenya-Mensa’s Tatale residency at the Africa Centre to end in June
Akwasi Brenya-Mensa’s Tatale restaurant residency at the Africa Centre in Southwark, London, will end on June 18, it has been confirmed.
Staffing ‘by far the largest challenge’ for PPHE Hotel Group
PPHE Hotel Group has raised its room rates but deliberately lowered occupancy in the UK to help it deliver the same level of service with less experienced staff.
Wagamama owner ‘likely to remain under pressure’ from investors
Wagamama owner the Restaurant Group (TRG) is likely to remain under pressure from activist investors following a contentious annual meeting last week, an advisory group has warned.
Pernod Ricard UK MD David Haworth retires after 34 years
Managing director of Pernod Ricard UK David Haworth will retire at the end of summer following a 34-year career with the company.
Sodexo’s Good Catering Company appoints new managing director
Catering food and drink supplier the Good Eating Company has appointed Alex Kirstall as its new managing director.
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