Category: The Caterer

Veganuary may not be at the top of every chef’s mind this month, with many kitchens limited to takeaway or delivery, or closed altogether.

What was your best subject at school? “French – I’ve always had an ear for languages”

Companies in the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) have said they have taken on more than £16m of debt over the last year to stay afloat, which means the industry could be carrying a debt burden of between £800m and £1.2b.

The family of Gerard Basset is marking the second anniversary of the sommelier’s death with the formation of a new charity to continue his legacy.

The hospitality sector has seen an estimated 650,000 job losses in the past year, with a campaign group warning thousands more could be cut if the reduction in VAT is not extended past March.

The Insolvency Service has commenced proceedings on behalf of new business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to disqualify eight directors and former directors of Carillion.

Chartwells, Compass Group’s education arm, has said it will refund the costs of free school lunch food parcels that “have not met our usual high standards”.

It’s Veganuary, so what are you doing to add vegan flavour to your establishment? We ask industry experts for their advice on creating exciting plant-based food for vegan diners as well as ways to bring veganism into all areas of your business.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder and numerous driving offences after restaurant owner Mohammed Islam was hit by his own car following a robbery in Stockport.

Independent hotel group Best Western has confirmed that it is again taking in NHS patients to free up bed space and to tackle the outpatient backlog.