Points-based immigration system could ease specialist Asian chefs shortage
The Government’s proposed points-based immigration system will make it less costly for Indian and other Asian restaurants to recruit specialist chefs from abroad.
Archives for February 19, 2020
Bulgarian chain Happy to open in London
Bulgarian-based bar and grill brand Happy is to open its first UK outpost on the former TGI Fridays site in London’s Piccadilly Circus next week.
Latest opening: Chuku's
Following a successful crowdfund, siblings Ifeyinwa and Emeka Frederick have opened a bricks and mortar site for their Nigerian-focused pop up concept Chuku’s on Tottenham High Road in London.
Government closes door on 'low-skilled' EU migrants
Proposed changes to the immigration system have provoked fierce condemnation from the hospitality industry, with trade body UKHospitality calling it “disastrous” for the sector.
Satay Street to open permanent restaurant in Spitalfields
Street food stalwart Satay Street will open its first permanent restaurant – in Spitalfields – later this week.
How I Got Here: Ramin Mostowfi
Restaurateur Ramin Mostowfi opened Kindling in Brighton last year with his wife Jane, the pair having previously founded and operated vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends in the city.