Paddy & Scott’s, the regional coffee shop operator and wholesaler, has agreed a deal to open 40+ branded coffee shops in UK Marriott hotels, Big Hospitality's sister publication MCA has learnt.
Health-focused chain Leon has partnered with David Thompson’s Aylmer Aaharn food group to transform its Shaftesbury Avenue site into a Thai fast food restaurant that could become a major growth brand.
East London wine bar and restaurant Sager + Wilde is partnering with the Corinthia Hotel London to oversee the drinks offering at its bar and one of its restaurants.
US burger brand Smashburger is launching a fully vegetarian version of its menu, using an in-house developed ‘Alternative Burger’ in place of its usual beef patty.
The Sustainable Restaurant Association is launching the hospitality industry’s first guide to help foodservice businesses address their “addiction” to single-use plastics.
The hospitality group will launch Redwood next year, offering an all-day brasserie-style menu alongside grab’n’go options which will be available from a service hatch.
French fine dining restaurant Gauthier Soho will become a completely vegan restaurant within 18 months to two years, according to its chef-patron Alexis Gauthier.
McDonald’s is to stop using plastic straws in all its UK and Ireland restaurants after nearly 500,000 people signed a petition asking the company to remove them.
Deliveroo has announced a major expansion drive that will see it open up its platform to restaurants with their own delivery services for the first time.
Raymond Blanc was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, held in London on Monday night (11 June).
