Flash-grilled: Luke French
The chef behind Jöro in Sheffield, who recently triumphed in the Great British Menu's North East and Yorkshire heat, on childhood memories of eating profiteroles and an unusual dessert-related customer request.
Archives for March 18, 2022
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include Rudy’s Pizza's plans for expansion, Soho House heading to south London and Manchester, and Casa do Frango's first central London site.
Ted Schama: 'Premiums are now almost non existent'
The managing director of leisure property agency Shelley Sandzer has said premiums are now 'almost non existent' and the pandemic has given landlords a 'greater understanding' of restaurant business models.
Cubitt House plots 'aggressive plan of growth'
London-based pub and hotel group Cubitt House is plotting an 'aggressive plan of growth' with three more openings slated for this year and another three expected in 2023.
Burger King operator refuses to close Russia estate
The parent company of Burger King said it has been unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia as its joint venture partner has 'refused'.
Wetherspoon reports ‘more normal trading patterns’
JD Wetherspoon’s revenues were down 13.5% to £807.4m in the half year to 23 January, though the pub company has seen a 'return to normal' trading in recent weeks.
Greene King Pub Partners opens sixth Hive Pubs venue
Greene King Pub Partners has opened a sixth venue under its new Hive Pubs franchise format.
Delivery and takeaway growth slows but sales remain strong
Delivery and takeaway sales continue to run at more than twice the level seen before Covid-19, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals, though growth has slowed.
Butchies to launch 'biggest restaurant yet' in Ealing
Fried chicken burger brand Butchies is to open its 'biggest restaurant yet' next month in Ealing.