Struggling restaurant chain Villandry goes into administration
The Villandry ‘grand café’ chain has closed all its sites, as the company calls in administrators.
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Corbin & King launches 'learn while you earn' apprenticeship scheme
The hospitality group that owns some of London’s most iconic restaurants is launching an apprenticeship scheme to address the industry’s skilled chef shortage.
Flash-grilled: Ben Tish
With over 20 years of experience under his belt, culinary director of the Stafford London, Ben Tish oversees the food at the Game Bird and American Bar, as well as its private dining operations.
Laura Ashley chooses Buckinghamshire for its second Tea Room
Laura Ashley has launched a tea room at a Buckinghamshire hotel, ahead of its 2019 rebrand as a Laura Ashley hotel.
Chopstix to open 10 more restaurants in the next year
Asian quick-service restaurant chain Chopstix plans to open 10 new restaurants over the next 12 months as part of its nationwide expansion programme.
Ex-Lowry Hotel chef to head up the kitchen at new Manchester restaurant Mamucium
A new Manchester restaurant is set to open in the upcoming City Buildings development near Victoria Station.
Gaucho could do another diffusion brand despite Cau's failings, says CEO
Steakhouse brand Gaucho would consider launching another diffusion brand despite the woes of its sister brand Cau, which closed its UK restaurants last month, according to its CEO Oliver Meakin.
Friday Five: The week's top news
We round up some of the biggest hospitality news stories that you might have missed this week.