The former chief operating officer of Corinthia Hotels has been appointed chief executive officer of Hand Picked Hotels.
UK winner of Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire announced
Kamil Nowak, senior sous chef at the Michelin-starred Dysart Petersham restaurantin London’s Richmond, has been crowned UK winner of the 56th Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire.
Compass Group profits boosted by ‘record year’ of new business wins
Contract caterer Compass Group reported strong growth in all major European markets, most notably in the UK.
Europe’s first Yotelpad to open in London
Europe’s first Yotelpad, budget hotel group Yotel’s aparthotel brand, is set to open in London’s Stratford later this year.
‘An inspiration to us all’: Stonegate pubs founder Ian Payne to retire in 2024
Ian Payne MBE is to step down from his role as chairman at Britain’s biggest pub company Stonegate Group and retire from the industry at the end of January 2024.
Wagamama runs first cooking class at a female prison
Wagamama has partnered with a female prison housing over 300 women to offer cooking classes to those seeking a career in hospitality upon release.
Wake up call: When does workplace banter become bullying?
Poorly judged jokes that cross a discrimination line can lead to serious consequences. Joanne Moseley looks at when banter stops being funny
Tom Barnes to open Skof restaurant in Manchester in 2024
Roux Scholar and former senior Simon Rogan group chef Tom Barnes is to open his first restaurant in Manchester next spring.
Revelations: Yousuf Mohammed, head chef, Tsaretta Spice, Twickenham
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Yousuf Mohammed, head chef, Tsaretta Spice, Twickenham
Marston’s appoints Justin Platt to CEO
Chief strategy officer of Merlin Entertainments Justin Platt has been appointed as chief executive of Marston’s following the departure of Andrew Andrea.

