Chef shortage: six industry leaders have their say
The restaurant sector must act to avoid an impending staffing crisis, according to leading industry professionals.
Archives for April 5, 2019
Friday Five: the week's top news
We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week
Preet Tandi to open Japanese-Mexican restaurant Colchester Kitchen
A Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant is opening at hotel and wedding venue Prested Hall Hotel in Colchester later this year.
Russian-based tech-focused pizzeria brand Dodo to come alive in Coventry
Russian-based tech-focused pizzeria brand Dodo Pizza will open a second restaurant in the UK later this month.
Bistro with beds to open in the Lake District
A ‘bistro with beds’ is to open on the family-run Broadrayne Farm in Grasmere, in the Lake District, this summer.
Flash Grilled: Nacho Manzano
The chef-patron at Casa Marcial, a two Michelin starred restaurant tucked in the mountains of Asturias, is also part of the Ibérica restaurant group, which operates eight restaurants across the UK.
Gaucho and M combo will create 'stronger steakhouse group'
The combining of steakhouses Gaucho and M Restaurants will create a “three-pronged approach to expansion across the UK”, according to chief executive Martin Williams.
The Soak restaurant to open in London's Victoria with a focus on fermenting and brining
A restaurant that focuses on using soaking, fermenting, steeping and brining techniques will open in London Victoria later this month.
The Lowdown: The Impossible Whopper
Burger King is jumping on the meat-free bandwagon, piloting a plant-based version of its signature Whopper sandwich in the US.
How I Got Here: Miles Kirby
The New Zealand born co-founder of restaurant and coffee-roaster Caravan oversees a growing five-strong group in London.
Latest opening: The Halal Guys
US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys has opened its first European location in London's Leicester Square
Nearly 20,000 chefs are leaving the profession every year
Approximately 20,000 chefs, roughly 10% of the UK hospitality workforce, are leaving the profession every year, according to a report examining the state of London’s burgeoning food scene.
National Steak Day founder: "The meat industry is under siege"
Meat-focused restaurants are under siege from the growing presence of animal rights activists, according to a leading steakhouse operator.
Gleneagles Hotel to relaunch Strathearn restaurant
Gleneagles Hotel is to relaunch its prestigious Strathearn restaurant next month following a four-month renovation.