Last month the chef revealed that she had been the sole owner of Tredwells restaurant in London’s Covent Garden, which she established as part of the Marcus Wareing Group, for two years.
Simon Mahon appointed general manager of the Grand hotel in York
Simon Mahon has been appointed general manager of the Grand hotel in York, following the departure of Philip Bolson earlier this year.
Restaurateurs call on Sadiq Khan to champion London town
A letter to Sadiq Khan from some of London’s most prominent restaurateurs has urged the mayor to champion London town, which they say “is at a critical point”.
PizzaExpress CVA could close 15% of its UK restaurants
The restructure of PizzaExpress will see it enter a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) “in the near future” which could result in around 15% of the group’s UK restaurants closing and put up to 1,100 jobs at risk.
Thousands of struggling pubs still desperate for government funding, says BBPA
Around 10,000 pubs risk permanent closure unless the government ring-fences £1b of grant scheme funds. claims the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Home working cost London hospitality sector £2.3b
People working from home between March and June during lockdown cost the hospitality sector approximately £2.3b of spending in shops, pubs and eateries near London employment hubs.
Kevin Tickle takes on Cumbria’s Crown Inn
Chef Kevin Tickle has bought the Crown Inn in High Newton, Cumbria, with plans to relaunch it as a restaurant focusing on locally sourced ingredients and foraging.
HRC show to go ahead in March 2021
The Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show (HRC) will go ahead on 22-24 March 2021, following the lifting of restrictions from 1 October 2020.
Hobart Service strengthens leadership team
Hobart Service UK has appointed Adam Ponting as sales director.
Phil Martin steps down as Cedabond executive director
Phil Martin has stepped down from his role as executive director of buying group Cedabond as of 31 July.

