Speakers at the *The Caterer*’s Sustainability Summit, sponsored by Alaska Seafood, found ways to contribute to the journey to net zero, whether through reducing the amount of meat on the menu or taking a fresh look at their supply chain. Kathleen Hall reports
Crown Partnership’s Seasoned and Kudos to merge
Food retail business Kudos and event caterer Seasoned, both part of the Crown Partnership, are to merge under the Seasoned brand.
Gold Service Scholarship 2022 semi-finalists announced
The semi-finalists for the Gold Service Scholarship 2022 young hospitality professionals competition have been announced.
Craig Johnston promoted to head chef at Marcus at the Berkeley
Craig Johnston, the 2017 winner of *MasterChef: The Professionals*, has been promoted to head chef at Marcus, within the Berkeley hotel in London.
Firmdale Hotels reports £7m pandemic loss
Firmdale Hotels reported a loss of more than £7m in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions forced the closure of its eight London properties.
G-A-Y owner gives away Manchester nightclub after mental health struggles
The owner of the G-A-Y nightclub group has announced he is handing over the Manchester venue to its current manager after struggling with his mental health throughout the pandemic.
Menuwatch: Royale, London
A restaurant that started as a hymn to rotisserie chicken has evolved into a Provençal-inspired sharing menu celebrating the simplicity of French country cooking. Katherine Price digs in.
Burger & Lobster reveals return to expansion
Burger & Lobster has announced plans to grow the brand with a strong pipeline of sites in place, both in the UK and internationally, including a tenth London restaurant to be announced at the start of next year.
Chancellor announces plans to make listed companies publish net zero transition plans
The chancellor has announced proposals today that would require UK listed companies to publish net zero transition plans that detail how they will decarbonise.
Holroyd Howe appoints Lucy Knowles as managing director
School caterer Holroyd Howe has appointed Lucy Knowles as managing director.

