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ProVeg to challenge EU's 'veggie burger' ban

ProVeg to challenge EU's 'veggie burger' ban

By James McAllister

Campaign group ProVeg International is to challenge the EU’s proposed ban on using names such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ to describe plant-based foods.

Liam Dillon chef-owner of The Boat Inn restaurant in Litchfield.

Flash-grilled: Liam Dillon

By Joe Lutrario

Liam Dillon, who has previously worked for the likes of Marcus Wareing and Tom Sellers, is chef-owner of The Boat Inn in Litchfield.

 The Sustainability Award: call for entries

The Sustainability Award: call for entries

By Stefan Chomka

Have you turned your kitchen into a plastic-free zone, overhauled your menu to put plant-based dishes centre stage, introduced a successful socially inclusive recruitment policy, collaborated with a local producer for an ingredient normally sourced from...

Baba G's to open first permanent restaurant

Baba G's to open first permanent site

By James McAllister

Indian-inspired burger concept Baba G’s is to launch its first bricks and mortar site in Camden Market later this month.

The Lowdown: Feast It

The Lowdown: Feast It

By James McAllister

The event catering agency Feast It has partnered with some of London’s top Michelin-star restaurants to launch a ‘unique’ catering experience.

Market Halls to open fourth site in Canary Wharf

Market Halls to open fourth London site

By James McAllister

Market Halls has confirmed its fourth site will open within Canary Wharf’s Cargo redevelopment, with an aim to launch in 2021.

Hakkasan to develop new dining concepts

Hakkasan to develop new dining concepts

By Sophie Witts

Hakkasan Group is to end its management contracts with six Las Vegas sites in a move it says will give it greater freedom to develop new dining concepts worldwide.

Maria Tamander owner The Cleveland Arms pub Paddington

How I got here: Maria Tamander

By Joe Lutrario

A former film executive, Swedish-born Maria Tamander took over upmarket Paddington pub The Cleveland Arms in 2014.

Can The Halal Guys street food restaurant crack the UK market

À la cart: can The Halal Guys crack the UK market?

By James McAllister

Many US fast-food chains have struggled to set up shop this side of the pond. But by entering a space with limited direct branded competition, can The Halal Guys, which started life as a food cart in New York, succeed where others have failed?

Chefs called upon to cut food waste

Chefs called upon to cut food waste

By James McAllister

Chefs and hospitality professionals are being urged to act now to reduce the amount of food waste the industry creates over the next 12 years.

Long term plans: 6 steps to hire for longevity in hospitality restaurants staff

Long term plans: 6 steps to hire for longevity

By Natalie Reason,

Hospitality falls behind other sectors in terms of staff retention. The key to filling roles for the long term is all in the recruitment process, says Natalie Reason, head of Tiger Hospitality

Ian Webber executive chef Farmers Arms pub devon

Flash-grilled: Ian Webber

By Joe Lutrario

Ian Webber, formerly head chef of Gidleigh Park, is executive chef of the Grade-II-listed Farmer’s Arms pub in Devon.

Wild Flor new wine restaurant Brighton & Hove

Latest opening: Wild Flor

By Joe Lutrario

Billed as a bistro, Wild Flor is a partnership between four restaurant and wine professionals already well-known within Brighton & Hove’s food and drink scene.

Street food sandwich outfit Sub Cult is to open its first bricks and mortar restaurant on London's Watling Street

Sub Cult to open first permanent site

By James McAllister

Street food sandwich outfit Sub Cult is to open its first bricks and mortar site next month on the city’s Watling Street.

The Samhaji Rola Wala trademark

The Lowdown: The Samhaji

By James McAllister

Indian fast casual group Rola Wala says it has begun the process of trademarking the recipe for its samosa/onion bhaji hybrid, the Samhaji.

Restaurant radar May 2019

Restaurant radar: May 2019

By Restaurant

From Robin Gill's new opening at the Embassy Gardens development to the first permanent location for Monsieur Le Duck, here are May's key restaurant openings.

William Reed joins Nielsen as investor in CGA

William Reed joins Nielsen as investor in CGA

By Restaurant

BigHospitality and Restaurant magazine’s parent company William Reed has acquired a stake in CGA, joining data analytics firm The Nielsen Company as minority investors.

Paul Ainsworth raises £43,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK charity

Paul Ainsworth raises £43,000 for charity

By James McAllister

Paul Ainsworth, the chef-patron of Padstow’s Michelin-starred No.6 restaurant in Cornwall, has raised more than £43,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK by taking part in this year’s London Marathon.

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