Matt Gillan launches crowdfund to open destination restaurant in West Sussex
Matt Gillan has launched his crowdfunding campaign to take over The Chequers in Slaugham, West Sussex, and turn it into a destination restaurant.
Archives for February 8, 2019
Flash-grilled: James Knappett
James Knappett is the chef patron of the now two Michelin star Kitchen Table and gourmet hotdog and grower Champagne concept Bubbledogs. He runs both venues alongside his sommelier wife Sandia Chang.
Friday Five: the week's top news
We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.
John Devitt: "I’d love to do a Koya outside London - that would be a good experiment"
The co-founder of the udon noodle restaurant brand on moving into Market Halls, attracting more vegetarians and a desire to go outside the capital.
Edinburgh Council backs controversial 'tourist tax'
Edinburgh has moved closer to becoming the first city in the UK to introduce a controversial ‘tourist tax’ on hotel stays.
Food to go continues to out-perform total eating out market
The food to go sector is set to account for almost a quarter of total eating out spending within the next three years with a further £2bn growth forecasted.
Pret not told for nine months about teenager's death from its sandwiches
Pret a Manger was unaware of the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who had a fatal allergic reaction after eating one of its sandwiches, until nine months after the incident, it has been revealed.
Pret to open homeless hostel in London
Pret A Manger’s charitable foundation is to open a London homeless hostel, offering people accommodation and paid work.