Archives for August 9, 2018

The Lowdown: celebrity-backed restaurants

Rick Astley (of Never Gonna Give You Up fame) is opening a bar in London with a Danish microbrewer.

Gaucho CEO: "It is very much business at usual"

In an exclusive interview, Gaucho CEO Oliver Meakin discusses the current position of Gaucho, the closure of Cau and what the future holds for the steakhouse group.

Elan Cafe takes Coppa Club's Oxford Circus site

West London’s Instagram-friendly brunch operator Elan Café is to take over the site of a former Coppa Club restaurant in Oxford Circus.

Business profile

Temper turns two: What's next for the restaurant group?

With Temper, Neil Rankin and Sam Lee have created a diverse and distinct restaurant group, but one not without its challenges.

Chef John Burton-Race leaves Richardson Hotels [Updated]

Chef John Burton-Race has resigned from the trouble-hit Richardson Hotel Group after less than two years.

Belmond hotel and restaurant group considers sale

The owner of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxford has announced it is exploring a possible sale of its entire company.

SSP brings Camden Market's street food to Stansted Airport

A Camden market-inspired restaurant concept has opened at Stansted Airport comprising a deli, bar and changing menu influenced bypopular London street food vendors.

Prescott and Conran owed £14m when it collapsed

Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant group collapsed owing £14m to creditors, documents show.