Early engagement with local residents is key to success if you want to install an outside bar in your beer garden, advises Ewen Macgregor.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants reports £5.1m loss
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has reported a loss of £5.1m in its financial results for the year ended 31 August 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
How to approach workplace harassment and end bullying in hospitality kitchens
Reality TV shows such as Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen have made the harassment and abuse of employees in hospitality very public knowledge.
Boxpark secures investment to accelerate national growth
Boxpark is set to accelerate its national expansion plans after securing new investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC.
Bournemouth’s Green House hotel up for sale for £2.9m
Bournemouth’s Green House hotel has been put up for sale for £2.9m by owners Diversity Travel after 14 years.
Hakkasan marks 20 years with a celebratory menu
Hakkasan in Hanway Place is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a commemorative menu across both its London sites that embraces traditional Cantonese ingredients and modern techniques.
Chantelle Nicholson to close Tredwells after seven years
Chantelle Nicholson is to close her London restaurant Tredwells after seven years on 24 September.
Lorraine Jarvie appointed general manager of the Royal Crescent hotel
Lorraine Jarvie has been appointed general manager of the five-red-AA-starred, 45-bedroom Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath.
Sodexo scores 11-year DW Stadium contract
Sodexo has won a long-term contract to be the exclusive caterer at DW Stadium, home to Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors.
Zoe and Layo Paskin to open the Barbary Next Door
This October, Layo and Zoe Paskin will open the Barbary Next Door, a ‘little sister’ site adjacent to the original Barbary in London’s Covent Garden.

