Following two rounds of heats at West Herts College and Sheffield College last week, 13 chefs will be cooking in the final exam of the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards in September.
UKHospitality Cymru calls for clarity over Welsh ‘Freedom Day’
UKHospitality Cymru is calling on the Welsh government to lift the remaining restrictions on hospitality and give visitors a “simple and clear” message about staying safe.
Quick wins: fast multi-tasking with multifunctional kit
Multifunctional and rapid cookers can save operators time, money, energy and space, all of which will be vital as kitchens return to normality. Anne Bruce discovers the equipment making a difference.
Revelations: Tony Parkin, chef-patron of Tony Parkin at the Tudor Room, Surrey
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Pubs to lose out on £9m during Euros final due to restrictions
The BBPA has predicted that England fans will buy 7.1 million pints on Sunday during the UEFA Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.
Hospitality reopening boosts UK economy
Monthly gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.8% between April and May, boosted by the reopening of the hospitality sector, particularly pubs, bars and restaurants.
Roberta Hall-McCarron to relocate the Little Chartroom and launch new restaurant
Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron is to relocate her Edinburgh restaurant the Little Chartroom and launch a new venture in the city this autumn.
Minute on the clock: Nick Wyborn on opening Pergola on the Wharf
Nick Wyborn, head of food at Incipio Group and former executive chef at Mac & Wild, explains how the group is elevating its Pergola concept for the Canary Wharf crowd.
From racism to rebirth: UK’s Chinatowns on recovering from the pandemic
The tight-knit communities of the London, Birmingham and Manchester Chinatowns have been hit hard by the pandemic. We find out how operators are finding a pathway back to profit.
Tender opportunity: Buckler’s Hard Tea Room, Beaulieu
Beaulieu Enterprises Limited is undertaking a tender to find an experienced, creative and professional caterer to operate the tea room at Buckler’s Hard Village.

