Hospitality Action has launched an industry-wide survey into attitudes towards mental health and stress in the sector following the pandemic.
Mike Tye named as chairman of Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas owner the Big Table
Mike Tye has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Big Table, the restaurant company created through the purchase of Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas owner Casual Dining Group last month.
Taittinger launches ‘Le Taittinger’ International Culinary Prize
Taittinger has launched its international culinary prize, with UK-based chefs encouraged to enter and test their skill against their international counterparts.
Cross-party support voiced for long-term reduction in tourism VAT
UKHospitality has welcomed cross-party support for a long-term reduction in tourism VAT expressed in yesterday afternoon’s backbench business debate in the House of Commons.
David Morgan-Hewitt replaces Danny Pecorelli as Master Innholders chair
David Morgan-Hewitt, managing director of the Goring hotel, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Master Innholders.
Minute on the clock: Ali Nia, the Drunken Butler, Farringdon, London
Ali Nia explains his vision as newly appointed partner and general manager at the Drunken Butler restaurant in Farringdon, London, and why hospitality is fundamental to Persian culture.
Treasury Committee urges targeted extension to Job Retention Scheme
The Treasury Committee has urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to “carefully consider” targeted extensions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
EOTHO gets August food sales back on track, but September ‘another crucial month’
Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups saw collective like-for-like sales bounce back up to 2019 levels in August thanks to the government’s Eat Out To Help Out campaign, but September is “another crucial month”.
Revelations: Jorjon Colazo, head chef, Aquavit London
My first job was as commis chef at an Italian restaurant in a resort town in Argentina
Milk Beach to relaunch next month following expansion
All-day Australian restaurant Milk Beach is relaunching in early October.

