Flash-grilled: Santiago Lastra
The chef patron of Kol in London's Marylebone, which was named Best New Restaurant in Europe this week by La Liste, reflects on his career to date.
Archives for September 17, 2021
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include a U-turn on 'vaccine passports' in England, Jamie Oliver eyeing a return to restaurants, and Noma finally being awarded three Michelin stars.
Wales to introduce NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events
People in Wales will have to show an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs and attend large events from next month, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced
Latest opening: Pizzeria Mozza
Nancy Silverton's celebrated LA pizza restaurant has touched down in London.
Hospitality businesses 'more than twice as likely' to be struggling to fill vacancies
Hospitality businesses are more than twice as likely as other industries to be experiencing challenges in filling job vacancies, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Chopstix Group secures £190,000 in Government tax benefits
Noodle bar operator Chopstix Group has secured £190,000 in Government tax benefits after fine-tuning its recipes and improving kitchen processes.
By Chloe quietly shutters UK estate
US vegan fast food chain By Chloe has quietly closed its four-strong London estate.
Benugo launches incubation scheme for small hospitality operators
Benugo is launching a new incubation scheme aimed at 'supporting the growth and development' of small hospitality operators.
Delivery and takeaway sales continue to ride high through August
Managed restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales were close to treble their pre-pandemic levels in August, the latest CGA and Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.