Adam Beaumont, commis chef at the Ritz London, was named the British Culinary Federation’s (BCF) Young Chef of the Year 2021 earlier this week.
Fire forces closure of Staffordshire restaurant
JR’s Texas Smokehouse restaurant in Chorlton, Staffordshire, has been forced to close after a fire broke out at the property in the early hours of this morning.
Mayfair cafe to provide hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities
A cafe providing on-the-job hospitality training to adults with learning disabilities is to open its first flagship venue in London next month.
Tim Rumney appointed permanent chief executive of Best Western GB
Hotelier Tim Rumney has been appointed full-time chief executive of BWH Hotel Group GB, incorporating Best Western Great Britain and WorldHotels Great Britain, having served as interim chief executive since August.
Number of EU workers in hospitality drops 26% in two years
The number of EU workers in the UK hospitality industry has dropped 26% in the last two years, according to new data.
Wetherspoon accuses major investor of breaching Corporate Governance Code
Pub group JD Wetherspoon has accused one of its major investors of paying “lip service” to the 2018 Corporate Governance Code by using a “box-ticking” approach to its guidelines while breaking the code itself.
Hospitality trade bodies to help operators combat drink spiking
UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster have produced a suite of resources aimed at helping operators combat drink spiking.
Arc Inspirations on course for record year with sales up 42%
Bar operator Arc Inspirations has reported record trading figures since reopening, with sales since 19 July up 42% against the same period in 2019.
Small is beautiful: the intimate experience of the chef’s table
Chef’s tables can be a place where guests gather for a generous sharing experience, or where a chef showcases their art on an intimate scale. Ben McCormack reports
Using blockchain to save orangutans: Orang Utan Coffee wins at Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Drink coffee. Save orangutans. Winner in the Food and Drink category and overall winner taking home “Team of the Year” with their Farmer Connect blockchain technology. Orang Utan Coffee in partnership with Farmer Connect are leading the way for the future of supply chains in the sector.