Attracting new recruits and changing the perception of the industry will be the focus of October’s Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2021.
Gather & Gather wins £1.5m catering contract with London Metropolitan University
Gather & Gather has won a £1.5m contract to provide catering and hospitality at London Metropolitan University for two years.
Wake-up call: Can I ‘fire and rehire’ my employees?
The controversial practice is not illegal, but employers should take heed when seeking to change an employee’s contract.
Chef Mireille Hayek to bring Lebanese restaurant Em Sherif to Harrods
Beirut-based restaurant group Em Sherif is to open its first European restaurant in London’s Harrods later this year.
Kerb named catering and hospitality partner at the National Theatre
Street food operator Kerb has been named as the official catering and hospitality partner at the National Theatre in London.
Sales at Mitchells & Butlers restaurants and pubs rise but remain ‘volatile’
Sales across the 1,650-strong Michells & Butlers restaurant and pub estate have returned to pre-pandemic levels, despite some “volatility” in performance.
How to select and appoint a non-executive director for your hospitality business
An independent member of a board can be an impartial voice for decision-making and may bring specialist expertise. Nigel Adams explains the benefits and things to consider when selecting a NED.
Megan’s to hire 100 new staff and open three further restaurants
Neighbourhood restaurant group Megan’s will have more than doubled the size of its portfolio since the start of the pandemic by the end of the year.
Recipe: Palachinki so praz (leek pancakes)
This is such an impressive dish to serve to guests. My Aunt Niki would often make it for us when we visited, and it was much anticipated.
Book review: Macedonia – Recipes and Stories from the Balkans by Katerina Nitsou
The opening paragraph of Macedonia – Recipes and Stories from the Balkans describes Macedonian food as “rustic and unassuming, guided by the land and perfected by the people”, setting the scene for what is a love letter to the cuisine from the Balkans.

