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Chef Dominic Chapman to open new Henley restaurant

Chef Dominic Chapman to open Henley restaurant

Berkshire-based chef Dominic Chapman is set to open his first restaurant, in Henley, offering ‘his unique take on classic British dishes’.

Comptoir Libanais to open at London's Southbank Centre

Comptoir Group will open its 23rd Comptoir Libanais next year as it continues to grow its UK estate following a recent return to the expansion trail.

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Poke House Case Study, Iconic Project Management

Iconic Project Management are proud to work with several restaurants across the UK, helping them achieve their objectives and ensuring they can open their new site, on time, on budget and on brief. We spoke to Director of Project Management, Darren Hewitt...

Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 to be published in February

The 2024 Michelin star revelation ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland will take place at Manchester's Midland Hotel on 5 February.

KFC to acquire 218 EG Group KFC Restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland

KFC to acquire 218 restaurants from EG Group

KFC is to acquire more than 200 restaurants from EG Group, its largest franchisee in the UK and Ireland.

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PROFESSIONAL CHEF TRAINING FROM THE UK’S LEADING CHEFS – THE FUTURE IS ONLINE WITH MACA

With the hospitality industry facing its greatest combined pressures in decades, chefs are under a huge responsibility to exceed diner expectations, justifying the cost of dining out with experiences that are memorable, and distinctive.

MW-Eat chairman Ranjit Mathrani on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business

How I Got Here: Ranjit Mathrani

The chairman of Indian restaurant group MW-Eat, who was recognised at this year's R200 Awards, on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business.

Neil Burke assumes full control of Salford’s The Black Friar

Neil Burke has assumed full control of The Black Friar having overseen the historic Salford pub and restaurant as managing director for the past two years.

Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate following acquisition by Big Table Group

Banana Tree doubles estate in a year

Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate in a year following its acquisition by The Big Table Group.

Train strikes knock profits at Drake & Morgan as sales rise

Ongoing industrial action on the railways has been blamed for dip in profits at Drake & Morgan, with the group reporting a rise in sales in its latest financial results.

Aqua man: how David Yeo built an international restaurant group

Twenty-three years on from opening his first restaurant, the Aqua Restaurant Group founder is showing no signs of slowing down, with new London restaurants Luci and Azzurra and more to come.

Alsace-inspired restaurant and wine bar July to launch in Fitzrovia next year

Alsace-inspired restaurant and wine bar to launch in Fitzrovia next year

Food writer Solynka Dumas and Julian Oschmann will launch an Alsatian-inspired restaurant and wine bar on Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street early next year.

How to drive brand loyalty in hospitality while avoiding discounts and promotions

The chief sales and marketing officer at Zonal on why loyalty schemes don't necessarily require restaurant brands to drop their prices.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list 2024 unveiled

The venues that have made the 2024 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list have been revealed ahead of the full announcement early next year.

UK’s “largest” kebab house to launch on London’s Oxford Street

The Italy-born Kebhouze will make its UK debut in central London later this month with what is claimed to be the country's “biggest ever” kebab restaurant.

The team behind The Tamil Prince open The Tamil Crown desi pub in London Islington

Latest opening: The Tamil Crown

The Tamil Prince team have launched a second London site, which places greater emphasis on its pub setting while retaining a robust food offering.

Karma Kitchen gears up for further expansion following 'landmark year'

Dark kitchen operator Karma Kitchen is targeting further growth following what it describes as a 'landmark year'.

Hospitality labour shortages set to 'worsen' under new immigration plans

Hospitality leaders have warned new immigration rules that will raise the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa will ‘further shrink’ the talent pool businesses are recruiting from.