Bosses of some of the UK’s biggest foodservice companies have backed the campaign to create a minister for hospitality role.
Revelations: Trevor Garden, chef-director, Buzzworks Holdings
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Northern Ireland to enter six-week lockdown from Boxing Day
Northern Ireland hospitality venues will have to close from one minute past midnight on 26 December for a six-week lockdown.
London’s night czar: hospitality cannot be scapegoated and left in financial wilderness
London’s night czar Amy Lamé calls for more support for hospitality and night-time industries in the wake of the latest tier restrictions.
Over 600,000 hospitality jobs still furloughed on 31 October
Official figures show that 601,400 jobs in the hospitality sector were still being supported by the furlough scheme when it was originally due to come to an end on 31 October.
Nestlé Professional launches 2021 Toque d’Or competition
Nestlé Professional has launched its 2021 Toque d’Or competition with a new format designed to wider the entry criteria.
Dalata reports ‘strong financial position’
Dalata Hotel Group has announced that, despite the challenging environment, EBITDA for the year ending 31 December 2020 are expected to be marginally ahead of market expectations.
Think outside the box: keeping guests warm with outdoor service this Christmas
Tier 2 restrictions are prompting operators to consider an alfresco offering this winter – but customers will be hoping for more than a scotch egg next to a gas heater.
Recipe of the week: mince pie tarts with miso white chocolate ganache
Taken from A Life Kitchen Christmas by Ryan Riley and Kimberley Duke.
Book review: ‘A Life Kitchen Christmas’ by Ryan Riley and Kimberley Duke
Nearly 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK.

