Olivia Burt, a finalist of the Roux Scholarship and MasterChef: The Professionals competitions, will be overseeing the kitchen as head chef at Stanley’s, a new restaurant opening in London’s Chelsea tomorrow.
Restaurant and pub groups announce extensions to Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Restaurant and pub groups have launched extensions to the chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme to entice diners through their doors.
Chilango to appoint administrators
Chilango, the Mexican restaurant chain with 12 sites principally in London, has announced it intends to appoint administrators in a matter of days.
Inside track: Wendy Bartlett says it’s time to break bread with our colleagues
While working from home may be part of the new normal, Wendy Bartlett stresses the importance of connecting with each other over a good meal.
Road closures in Seven Dials boost hopes for a summer of alfresco dining
Timed road closures in Seven Dials should allow for more alfresco dining as well as increasing space for pedestrians in a bid to encourage people back to London’s West End.
Oakman Inns and Stonegate launch their own ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ schemes two weeks early
Oakman Inns has launched an exact copy of the chancellor’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ discount scheme two weeks ahead of its release, saying, “we all need a bit of cheering up ahead of August”.
Mitre hotel to be first in new Signet Collection
The Mitre hotel in London’s Hampton Court will be the first hotel in a new group called the Signet Collection, with the property set to open in September.
Reopenings and new openings: Meldrum House, Dishoom Birmingham and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors
MPs vote against amendment to protect food welfare standards in trade deal negotiations
MPs last night voted against an amendment that would have introduced additional agricultural welfare protections to the trade bill, which will provide the framework for post-Brexit trade negotiations.
SACO appoints Steven Haag managing director
SACO, the Serviced Apartment Company, has appointed Steven Haag as its first managing director as the Brookfield-owned business expands into Europe.

