Restaurant group MJMK, which owns Lisboeta, Casa do Frango, and Michelin-starred KOL, has exceeded its £1m crowdfunding target within the week of its launch.
Interest rate rise could ‘significantly impact’ viability of hospitality businesses
The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% this week, which UKHospitality has warned could “significantly impact” the viability of hospitality business.
Adam Tooby-Desmond appointed head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Adam Tooby-Desmond has been appointed head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London this month.
Bromley Old Town Hall hotel to open this month
Brama, a 23-bedroom boutique hotel that is the last part of the Bromley Old Town Hall regeneration project, is set to open on 29 May.
Foodservice price inflation falls below 20% for first time in five months
The food and drink sector received small but welcome relief on soaring prices as inflation dropped to 18.9% in March 2023, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals.
Deliverect to offer social media ordering after UAE’s ChatFood acquisition
Deliverect, an online ordering software company for the restaurant industry, has acquired ChatFood, an e-commerce platform for the F&B sector.
Redesigning Restaurant Andrew Fairlie with respect
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has been sensitively redesigned, with refreshed food and decor that still pays tribute to its much-missed founder.
Liverpool hospitality hopes train strikes don’t derail Eurovision trade
Hospitality operators in Liverpool are concerned they could face last-minute cancellations despite footfall in the city going “through the roof” ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday.
Rosa’s Thai secures £10m funding from Barclays as it eyes expansion
Rosa’s Thai has secured £10m funding from Barclays bank as it seeks to bolster its openings pipeline.
Artichoke bistro in Chester closes due to ‘financial pressures’
Independent bar and bistro Artichoke in Chester has permanently closed after 12 years of trading.

