In Eastern Europe it is tradition at New Year to have these whole-lentil dishes.
Book review: 30 Minute Mowgli by Nisha Katona
Though she had a long and successful career as a barrister before launching Mowgli, Nisha Katona’s enduring passion is cooking.
2021 Review of the year
As 2021 draws to a close, we look back at what has been a turbulent year for the hospitality industry. Here are the most popular stories on www.thecaterer.com
Viewpoint: we must learn lessons from Europe to improve hospitality’s staffing crisis
Hospitality work is taken more seriously on the continent, so the UK must adopt a new attitude if we are to keep going, says Vlad Krupa.
Elite Hotels sells Luton Hoo to the Arora Group
Elite Hotels has sold the 228-bedroom Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa in Bedfordshire to the Arora Group for an undisclosed sum.
Restaurant owner sues fake review troll for £7,455
An online troll who posted a series of fake negative reviews about a restaurant on Tripadvisor has been ordered to pay £7,455 to the owner.
The Caterer interview: Julia Edmonds and Catherine Roe of Elior UK on bouncing back after Covid
After a couple of months settling into her new role as corporate business development director at Elior UK, Julia Edmonds speaks alongside chief executive Catherine Roe about delivering an elevated experience for B&I customers. Caroline Baldwin reports
Cancellations and staff sickness force hospitality venues to close early for Christmas
Mass cancellations and staff sickness have forced a number of hospitality businesses to close earlier than expected before Christmas.
Winners of The Caterer’s 2021 Supplier Awards announced
The leading food, drink and equipment products in the hospitality industry have been revealed.
Latest openings: Lussmanns, Zia Lucia, Albert’s Schloss and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.

