It’s the far reaches of the Caribbean region that author of East Winds Riaz Phillips chooses to uncover.
Viewpoint: It’s time to rid ourselves of reductive views on African food
African cuisines offer up a kaleidoscope of different flavours, which are vastly underrepresented in the UK, says Ebenezer Sogunro
Private equity group snaps up Wagamama owner for £506m
The Restaurant Group (TRG) and Apollo Global Management have entered into an agreement for the US private equity giant to buy the casual dining business for £506m.
Houston & Hawkes renews Sally Abé partnership
Independent B&I caterer Houston & Hawkes has announced the renewal of its exclusive partnership with the Pem chef Sally Abé.
Eat Social to enter London B&I market
A new contract caterer has launched into the London B&I market bolstered by an executive team with a wealth of experience from across food service.
How mid-market hotels are resisting the trope of the squeezed middle
The mid-market hotel space is alive with competition for guests, who are looking for something a little bit different. Katherine Price reports
One in six consumers notice operators’ ‘surge pricing’
One in six consumers has noticed hospitality businesses raising prices during peak times, according to a new report from Barclays.
Marston’s aims to raise £50m from further pub sales
Marston’s has said it hopes to raise £50m by selling off more pubs over the next year.
Clean sweep: products for a professional cleaning regime
Keeping your venue clean is paramount for customer satisfaction. Angela Frewin looks at the latest kit to support spotlessness
Accor rapped by watchdog over influencer’s TikTok post at the Savoy
Hotel giant Accor has received a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after an influencer shared a TikTok post during a stay at the Savoy without making it clear it was an advert.

