The Royal Lancaster London is understood to be the first hotel to install an XR mixed reality production studio and event space.
Marc Hardiman appointed head chef of Galvin at Windows
Marc Hardiman has been appointed head chef of the Galvin at Windows restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Park Lane hotel ahead of its reopening on 1 August.
Roux Scholarship postponed until March 2021
The 2020 Roux Scholarship, which was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been postponed until March 2021.
Minute on the clock: Ed Thaw, Leroy
Leroy in east London’s Shoreditch has joined other restaurants in scrapping the discretionary service charge in favour of building the cost of service into the price of a meal.
The turn of events: What is the future for events, conferences and weddings?
Hotels and restaurants are creeping back into action, but meetings and events are set for a slower path to normality. So how will this usually lucrative part of a hotel’s business fare in the next few months?
Pubs and restaurant groups see trade improve in second week of opening
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups in England have reported improving sales in the second week after reopening, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data.
James Sommerin ‘completely devastated’ as he confirms closure of Michelin-starred restaurant
James Sommerin has said he and his family were “completely devastated” as he confirmed the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant.
Government ‘dragging its feet’ over weddings and events
MPs have accused the government of “dragging its feet” over the opening of events and weddings before October.
Calorie labelling policy could be revived as PM eyes obesity crackdown
A policy to mandate the listing of calories on some restaurant menus could be revived as early as next week, as the prime minister looks set to launch a crackdown on obesity.
Revelations: Zaw Mahesh, head chef, Lahpet, London
What was your first job in catering? Chef at a Moroccan restaurant in Camden Town. Slicing the doner kebab was the most fun part.

