Night-time industry leaders have said the end of furlough could be “catastrophic” for the sector, with mass closures and redundancies expected if the Job Retention Scheme is not extended.
Hospitality members’ club Trade Soho to relaunch as the Black Book, open to all
Trade in London’s Soho is relaunching on 10 September as the Black Book, a restaurant and bar specialising in rare wines and classic brasserie dishes, open to all.
Reviews: Marina O’Loughlin finds Mark Birchall at the peak of his powers at Moor Hall, while Tom Parker Bowles finds perfection at Flora at Joy
Marina O’Loughlin of The Sunday Times finds Mark Birchall at the peak of his powers at Moor Hall in Lancashire
The Caterer interview: Omar Allibhoy, Tapas Revolution
The chef that Gordon Ramsay called the ‘Antonio Banderas of cooking’ is expanding his Tapas Revolution chain of Spanish restaurants.
More than 58,000 hospitality jobs at risk in Scotland
A new report has warned that if the Covid-19 economic downturn is as severe as the financial crash of 2008, more than one in four hospitality businesses in Scotland could go bust, with 58,000 jobs lost.
More than 100 million meals claimed as part of Eat Out to Help Out
More than 100 million meals were claimed under the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, with the 84,700 establishments signed up to the scheme making 130,000 claims worth £522m.
The Dairy to move to Bermondsey
Robin Gill is to move the Dairy into the new Bermonds Locke, opening in London’s Bermondsey next week.
Revelations: Louis Korovilas, head chef, Tavolino, London
What was your best subject at school? School wasn’t for me
Pret turns to coffee subscription service to accelerate recovery
Pret A Manger has launched an in-shop coffee subscription service which will see subscribers receive five hot drinks a day for £20 a month.
New Christmas products: Henley Bridge desserts, Tipiak’s cocktail selection and Dawn Foods’ star-shaped doughnuts
With operators finally back into the swing of regular service, it’s time to start considering what to offer on Christmas menus. Lisa Jenkins discovers the must-have products for 2020

