The Sunday Times’ Marina O’Loughlin is impressed by the lovely people at social enterprise Ebury by Fat Macy’s in Pimlico, London, and by the lovely food, too
Jay Burgesson-Carter joins Bovingdons as director
Jay Burgesson-Carter has been appointed director at Bovingdons catering, joining from premium event caterer Food Show, where he spent three years as commercial director and 18 months as managing director.
Gold Service Scholarship launches masterclass video series
The Gold Service Scholarship young front of house professionals competition has launched a series of masterclass videos and announced the schedule of its 2021/22 competition.
IHG to launch luxury and lifestyle collection brand to attract independents
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to launch a new luxury and lifestyle collection brand in the coming weeks to capture increasing conversion opportunities and further strengthen its position in the market.
Restaurant spend slows after post-lockdown demand surge
There are signs the initial pent-up demand from lockdown is cooling off in certain sectors, such as restaurants.
Searcys nets five-year deal at Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has chosen Searcys to provide catering for its internal and external events.
The Savoy appoints Shannon Tebay as head bartender of its American bar
The Savoy in London has appointed Shannon Tebay head bartender of its American bar and senior mixologist at the hotel.
Ivan Vukadinovic named head chef at Frenchie Covent Garden
Ivan Vukadinovic has been promoted to head chef at Frenchie in London’s Covent Garden.
Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge cancelled due to pandemic
The Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge, which was due to take place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport in October, has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
Serious Fraud Office announces investigation into Gavin Woodhouse
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering in relation to hotel and care home entrepreneur Gavin Woodhouse, as well as individuals and companies associated with him.

