For many, January marks a new beginning with consumers determined to stick to New Year’s resolutions and cut back on indulgent dishes after the festive season.
Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has slammed Airbnb for allowing its users to run potentially dangerous ‘pseudo hotels’ exempt from fire, food and health regulations.
Lawrence Hartley and Tim Healy, the owners of Joe Allen in Covent Garden, are planning a 'collection' of restaurants under new 'British brasserie' concept Mustard after securing a first site for the new venture in Brook Green, west...
Following a successful first year, which saw eight skilled chef teams become YouTube stars, Essential Cuisine is starting the search for Britain’s Best Brigade 2016.
Cote, the BC Partners backed group, has acquired Jackson & Rye and Limeyard from Richard Caring for an undisclosed sum, with plans to roll out both fledgling concepts.
Sandra Jones, a partner at law firm Weightmans, advises owners of restaurants, hotels and pubs on how to protect their businesses from flooding and gives tips on what to do if you have been affected.
After an underwhelming start in the UK, in the hands of Handley Amos, Neapolitan pizza chain Rossopomodoro has begun to expand steadily thanks to a menu overhaul and a forward-thinking link-up with John Lewis.
The hospitality industry has criticised ‘confusing’ new Government alcohol guidelines which warn that just one glass of wine could increase the risk of cancer.
The Feathers Inn pub in Hedley, Northumberland, is to follow in the footsteps of Michelin-starred kitchens by switching to a shorter working week to offer staff a better work-life balance.
Simon Hulstone is chef-owner of The Elephant restaurant in Torquay. Last year his family acquired tea room Burridge’s, also in the town. Here he talks about the challenges of running seasonal hospitality businesses and how he has been impacted by the...
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released a statement in response to Tricks of the Restaurant Trade, to offer guidance on cooking medium/medium rare burgers.
Chef Theo Randall's restaurant at the InterContinental Hotel in London has closed his restaurant for six weeks for a major refurbishment and menu refresh as it celebrates its 10th year in business.
From spin classes on the forecourt to alcohol-free menus, restaurants across the UK are launching a host of healthy initiatives aimed at attracting detoxing diners to help avoid a post-Christmas sales slump.
The UK’s restaurant industry is set to suffer a slump in growth as the market becomes overcrowded, according to a report by foodservice consultancy, Horizons.
Jack & Alice, the fledgling wine bar, pantry concept led by former Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) retail director Mark Hall, has come under the umbrella of Splendid Restaurants, the sister company of Splendid Hospitality Group that currently owns...
Hospitality trade bodies the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have responded to the Valuation Office Agency’s consultation on the business rates appeals system.
Restaurant magazine has announced the results of its annual Chefs’ Choice Awards, which throw a spotlight on the hospitality sector’s best products, suppliers, brands and equipment.
The Rio Olympics, the continued rise of grab-and-go food and a growing number of restaurant groups weighing up their exit strategies will each have an impact on the eating-out sector in 2016, according to predictions from industry experts.
InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed the first of its Holiday Inn Express hotels to feature its technology and design-led 'Next Generation' rooms and innovations.
The Big Hospitality Conversation is to take place in Dundee later this month, with over 50 Scottish hospitality and tourism businesses expected to attend.
A boom in tech-driven delivery, rising staff wages and changes to tipping laws: BigHospitality predicts what's on the menu for the restaurant industry in 2016.
Edinburgh’s Crowne Plaza, Royal Terrace, hotel has been sold to a ‘high net worth’ investor subject to a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Hotel group owner Maurice Taylor, Capital hotel founder Professor David Levin, YO! Sushi chief executive Robin Rowland and Andrew Guy, formerly chief executive of Ed's Easy Diner were among those receiving awards in the New Years Honours list 2016.
Huge company mergers, robot room-service, record-breaking occupancy figures and the announcement of the National Living Wage; 2015 was a busy year for the hotel sector, but what does 2016 have in store? BigHospitality casts an eye over the coming year.
Late night operator Deltic was the big winner at a glittering awards ceremony in central London tonight (15 March), picking up three awards at the 25th anniversary of the Publican Awards.
Restaurant and bar group Living Ventures is planning further expansion of its Italian restaurant chain Gusto and casual dining restaurant and bar brand Artisan in 2016.
