PizzaExpress owner injects £80m to pay down debts
PizzaExpress’ Chinese owner Hony Capital is reportedly going to inject £80m of cash into the business in order to help prop up its balance sheet.
Archives for November 6, 2019
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Why restaurants should revive the bar
How can the restaurant industry benefit from serving cocktails before and after food? In partnership with Gordon’s, Johnnie Walker and Baileys.
Semi finalists for 2020 Gold Service Scholarship announced
The 2020 Gold Service Scholarship has announced the 47 candidates that have made it to the semi finals.
The Fat Duck launches university training partnership
Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant is teaming up with the University of Plymouth to offer training to hospitality students.
Food Made Good Awards 2019 winners revealed
Nando’s and YO! were among the food businesses honoured at the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) Food Made Good Awards 2019, which took place last night (5 November) in London.
Gaucho unveils new ‘creative direction’ for restaurants
Steakhouse chain Gaucho has unveiled its future vision for the business, including changes to the restaurant design and introduction of a cinema screen.
Opening of the month: The Betterment
Jason Atherton has returned to the square where he made his name a decade ago to oversee the food and drink at newly-opened The Biltmore London alongside chef Paul Walsh.
How I Got Here: Bob Van Den Oord
Bob Van Den Oord is managing director of The Langham, London, as well as regional vice president of operations for The Langham group in Europe, the Middle East and US.