The Scottish Hospitality Group has warned that the end of furlough in five weeks will not fully address the staffing crisis facing hospitality and has urged Westminster to introduce a migrant visa scheme.
Inflation steady as disruptions to food and drink supply hit reopening
Food and drink supply markets have been hit by widespread distribution problems and a spike in demand following the return of out-of-home eating and drinking, observes the new edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
Vivek Singh, chef-patron of Westminster’s Cinnamon Club, celebrates 20 years of Indian fine dining in the UK
Chef Vivek Singh is celebrating 20 years of the Cinnamon Club, but the journey is far from over. He speaks about breaking the mould for Indian restaurants in the UK, telling guests what they should want and how he’s ensuring longevity for his growing restaurant collection.
Seasoned secures five-year event contract with Merlin Entertainments
Events company Seasoned has secured a contract with Merlin Entertainments to provide management and catering services at five London attractions.
Douglas Ankrah, inventor of the pornstar martini, dies
Douglas Ankrah – mixologist, bar consultant, inventor of the pornstar martini and former proprietor of London bars including LAB and Townhouse – has died aged 51.
Peter Howarth to take over as head chef at Hipping Hall
Peter Howarth has been appointed head chef at Hipping Hall restaurant with rooms in Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire.
Gordon Ramsay continues Bread Street Kitchen roll-out
Gordon Ramsay is continuing his rapid pace of restaurant openings with a new venue set to take over the former Kitty Hawk site in the City of London this month.
Nando’s loans 70 staff to suppliers as stock issues force restaurants to close
Nando’s is sending 70 of its team members to help short-staffed suppliers after a lack of ingredients forced a number of its restaurants to close.
Hotel Cateys 2021 entries close this week
Entries for the Hotel Cateys 2021, the awards that celebrate the hotel sector and the employees that make every guest experience memorable, close this week.
Carlton Tower Jumeirah reopens following £100m refurbishment
The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London’s Knightsbridge has reopened its doors following an 18-month, £100m refurbishment.

