Hospitality insolvencies rise as energy bills rocket
Insolvencies of pubs, bars and restaurants have increased 59% in the past year, according to data from the Insolvency Service, amid rocketing energy prices.
Archives for September 16, 2022
The Lowdown: DELLI
The latest venture from Depop founder Simon Beckerman looks set to shake up online food retail through the use of the fashion industry’s drop model.
Flash-grilled: Andrei Soen
The mastermind behind Singapore's Park Bench Deli has come to London to launch 'amped up' sandwich concept Dollars at Rondo La Cave in Holborn.
Sam Lee: “We’ve taken Temper back to its roots”
The boss of barbecue restaurant group Temper on realigning the brand under a core concept, returning to the expansion trail, and struggles with staffing and energy costs
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's top news stories include chef Tony Parkin leaving The Brickmakers Arms after two months in the role, and a Government review into mandatory calorie counts on menus.
Latest opening: BrewDog Waterloo
The craft brewer and operator's latest site is its biggest yet, combining a micro-brewery, co-working space, 'secret' cocktail bar and even a florist.
Awadhi cuisine grab-and-go restaurant to launch in central London next week
Chef Arsh Thakur and Coupette-founder Subjahit Mitra will launch a grab-and-go restaurant focused on Awadhi cuisine next week on London’s Edgware Road.
Government to set out details on business energy support at mini-budget next Friday
The Government is set to deliver a mini-budget on Friday 23 September, which will include details of Prime Minister Liz Truss's plan to support businesses struggling with soaring energy costs.
Alex Bond launches crowdfund for fried chicken restaurant Mollis
Chef Alex Bond is launching a crowdfund to get his fried chicken restaurant over the line.
People on the move: September
This month's round-up of job news includes new roles for Swedish chef Robin Freeman and former Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park director of restaurants Mark Hastings.