Oakman Group has signed a 35-year lease to redevelop the historic Batchwood Hall in St Albans into a “top destination with luxury hotel rooms”.
Tom Kerridge steps in to ‘save’ organiser of Pub in the Park
The company behind Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park festivals has been bought in a pre-pack administration after the chef stepped into “save” the popular events.
Hotel Cateys 2023: Best Use of Technology Award – Lore Group
Lore Group takes home the Best Use of Technology Award at the 2023 Hotel Cateys
Deliveries and takeaways worth 15p per pound of restaurant spend
Restaurant at-home sales have continued to grow, but consumers prefer delivery over takeaway, according to CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker.
Hotel Cateys 2023: Sustainable Hotel of the Year – South Lodge
South Lodge takes home Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the 2023 Hotel Cateys
Hotel Cateys 2023: Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers) – Michael Paul
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square’s Michael Paul takes home Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers) at the 2023 Hotel Cateys
Oliver Milne-Watson named general manager of Kinsfolk & Co’s first hotel
Oliver Milne-Watson has been appointed general manager of the Newman in London’s Fitzrovia, the first hotel from new hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co.
Whyte Rushen launches crowdfund to open first permanent restaurant
Chef Whyte Rushen, who was previously at Brat and Kerridge’s, has raised over £1,500 from a crowdfunding campaign to open his first permanent restaurant.
Dame Karen Jones among Punch Pubs’ strategic advisor appointments
Punch Pubs & Co has appointed three strategic advisors to the board, including Dame Karen Jones, current non-executive director of Whitbread and Mowgli.
US sandwich chain Which Wich plans to open 30 UK sites
A US-based grab-and-go sandwich chain is planning to expand its UK presence with the aim of opening 30 sites over the next three years.