Restaurateur and television presenter Prue Leith has been honoured with a damehood for her services to food, broadcasting and charity in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
Restaurant job applicants ‘asking to be paid off the books’ while on furlough
A restaurant owner struggling to find staff says he has been shocked by candidates asking to be paid off the books while they are furloughed from other jobs.
Face the Sun exhibition to raise money for Hospitality Action
Face the Sun, an exhibition and workshop series promoting hope and optimism, is raising money for two charities including Hospitality Action.
Peter de Savary puts the Bradley on the market for £1.95m
Hotelier Peter de Savary has put the Bradley hotel in Cheltenham up for sale at a guide price of £1.95m.
New products: Bridor’s Legumi bread, Frigomat’s ice-cream maker, Harrison’s charcoal oven and more
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Novotel worker fired after pinging colleague’s bra loses unfair dismissal case
A hotel worker’s claim of unfair dismissal has failed after he lost his job at the Novotel Edinburgh Park over gross misconduct, including pinging the back of a colleague’s bra.
Soft drinks to make a splash on your pub or restaurant menu
As lockdown fades away, consumers are hungry for hospitality – but they’ll be thirsty, too. We find out how to ensure your soft drinks range makes a splash.
Calls for government to extend hospitality support if 21 June ‘unlocking’ delayed
The government is facing calls to extend economic support for businesses if the 21 June ‘unlocking’ date is delayed.
Minute on the clock: Mathew Carver, founder, the Cheese Bar
The founder of the Cheese Bar speaks about launching his third restaurant – the Cheese Barge – on a canal boat in Paddington Basin .
Adam Parker, head chef at 7 Saints in Notting Hill, London, reveals all
What is your favourite drink? Sparkling water, Red Bull or Stella Artois