Chris Shaw has been appointed head chef at Townsend, the restaurant and café at Whitechapel Gallery in London.
Roux Scholarship confirms details of 2021 award ceremony
The Roux family has revealed plans for the Roux Scholarship award ceremony, when the Roux Scholar 2020/21 will be revealed.
Scott and Laura Smith’s Fhior Garden Café to close
The Fhior Garden Café at the Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh, run by Fhior restaurant owners Scott and Laura Smith, is closing at the end of this month due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions over the last year.
Scotland and Wales drop almost all restrictions and nightclubs reopen
Most remaining Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality in Scotland and Wales have been dropped, permitting nightclubs to reopen for the first time in over a year.
Ivy Asia apologises and launches internal review following ‘racist’ marketing video
The Ivy Asia has apologised for a marketing video posted to its Instagram account that was accused of being racist, offensive and culturally insensitive, and has since been deleted.
‘Monarch of British restaurateurs’ Kenneth Bell dies aged 94
Chef-restaurateur Kenneth Bell, former owner of Thornbury Castle near Bristol, died peacefully at home aged 94 last week.
Italy’s Doppio Malto planning up to 100 UK restaurants
An Italian kitchen and brewery brand is to open its first UK restaurant this month, with plans to grow to 100 venues across the country.
Harden’s reveals 2021 London Restaurant Awards shortlist
Restaurant guide Harden’s has released its final shortlist for the 2021 London Restaurant Awards.
Tender opportunity: Seashell Trust, Stockport
Expressions of interest are sought from enthusiastic and experienced catering operators for the provision of catering services at the Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
Flat Iron to open on London’s Clink Street
Flat Iron is opening its latest 90-cover site on Clink Street in London’s Bankside next month.