Category: The Caterer

The new owners of the Loch Rannoch hotel have confirmed that the hotel will remain closed until spring 2021 while an extensive refurbishment programme is under way.

The Covid-19 crisis has undoubtedly placed a renewed emphasis on the use and value of technology within the hospitality sector. It has also, in theory, given operators the time to overhaul and enhance capabilities that put them in the best position to understand and communicate with their customers.

The restaurateur talks to Jennie Milsom about receiving a warm welcome on reopening, his new book, Flavour, and how he’s pared back his usual long ingredient list during lockdown.

Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator behind Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, is in exclusive talks with private equity firm Epiris regarding a potential buy-out.

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has welcomed the chancellor’s VAT cut as the first step towards achieving tax equality between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.

Chef Tom Kerridge has slammed “selfish” no-shows on social media after 27 people that were booked into Kerridge’s Bar & Grill at the Corinthia London hotel failed to turn up on Saturday night.

Gizzi Erskine and musician Professor Green will be taking over Passo restaurant in London’s Old Street over the summer to run their Giz & Green pop-up concept.

Just days after the industry welcomed the job-saving potential of the chancellor’s VAT cut, operators have expressed concerns that promises of price cuts could undermine its impact.

Lamington Group, the family owned real estate investment and development company behind ‘hometel’ brand Room2, has launched its Room2 Lite budget concept.

The Eat Out to Help Out registration page is now live, allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by chancellor Rishi Sunak.