The growing Signet Collection hospitality group has acquired the Deans Place hotel in East Sussex for an undisclosed sum.
Incipio Group eyes new openings after Pergola Paddington closure
Incipio Group, the operator behind London venues such as Pergola Paddington, has said it remains committed to bigger sites and hinted at plans for a new Pergola “by the end of the year”.
BM Caterers launches off-site kitchen to boost capacity
Workplace catering firm BM Caterers has launched a 1,200sq ft off-site kitchen in London’s Millbank to increase capacity.
St Regis London hotel set to finally open in 2025
Marriott has confirmed its long-awaited first UK St Regis hotel will open in the former Westbury hotel in London’s Mayfair in 2025.
Benares owner charged over drink spiking in Mayfair club
The director of a Michelin-starred London restaurant been charged with trying to spike a woman’s drink at a Mayfair private members’ club.
W Hotels to ditch ‘party hotel’ reputation with brand redesign
W Hotels is seeking to move away from its reputation as a “bit of a party hotel” brand, according to a Marriott executive.
Revelations: Conor Gadd, chef-owner, Trullo, London
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week, Conor Gadd, chef-owner at Trullo, London
Birch Selsdon hotel put on the market by administrators
The south London estate which includes the Birch Selsdon hotel has been put up for sale, less than two months after its closure.
Mark Jarvis named culinary director at Signet Collection
Mark Jarvis has taken on the role of culinary director at the Signet Collection boutique hotel group.
Government quizzes FEA on Red Sea crisis’ foodservice supply impact
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) has responded to an urgent request from the prime minister’s office about the impact the Red Sea shipping disruptions are having to trade.

