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Kricket tees up fourth London site as it secures further funding

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby will launch a fourth restaurant under their modern-Indian brand Kricket next year in London’s Canary Wharf, alongside a second iteration of their SOMA bar concept.

Meet the chef setting up a top-flight dining experience within his house

29-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fera at Claridge’s and Smoking Goat chef Aaron Dalton is hoping to hit a home run with his Worthing restaurant Four.

Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin to open Bavette in Leeds

29-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Sandy Jarvis, former head chef and managing director at The Culpeper Family Hospitality Group, is to open a restaurant in Leeds next year alongside his husband Clément Cousin.

Latest opening: Rind

28-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Turophile Mathew Carver has swapped central London for the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales for his latest restaurant venture.

Loungers CFO to step down as group toasts 'strong financial and operational growth'

28-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Loungers chief financial officer Gregor Grant has told the company he plans to step down next July after six years in the role.

Knoops targeting 200 sites following milestone fundraise

28-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Artisanal hot chocolate café concept Knoops is looking to grow its estate to 200 sites nationwide in the medium term following a milestone £8.3m fundraise.

Team England and Team Wales take bronze at World Young Chef, Young Waiter 2023 competition

28-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Team England and Team Wales have taken third place in the World Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Mixologist 2023 competition.

The Restaurant Group shareholders approve sale to Apollo

28-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Shareholders of The Restaurant Group (TRG) have formally approved its sale to private equity company Apollo Global Management for £506m.

Berenjak launches international outpost in Dubai

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

London-based Persian restaurant brand Berenjak has launched its first international location in Dubai’s Dar Wasl district.

Restaurant Eats Out: Notting Hill

27-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Notting Hill has become one of the capital's hottest foodie destinations. Restaurant took a group of chefs and operators to check out three of the best places to eat in the area.

Joseph Otway: “With just 40 guests a night, we can really elevate what we do”

27-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The trio behind Manchester’s Higher Ground will decamp to South Africa this January to run a series of dinners at Meuse Farm, a forward-thinking market garden run by their former Blue Hill at Stone Barns colleague Iming Lin.

Pho continues expansion amid sales growth

27-Nov-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Pho Restaurants has reported financial results for the year ended 19 February 2023, with turnover of £58.3m.

Burger King appoints Lance Batchelor as new chair

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has announced that Lance Batchelor will join the group's board and be appointed chair from 1 December 2023.

Hush Mayfair sold to Soho House for ‘substantial premium’

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

London-based group The Hush Collection has sold the lease of its private members club Hush Mayfair to Soho House.

‘The most gifted of restaurateurs’ – industry pays tribute to Russell Norman

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Tributes from across the hospitality sector have been paid to Russell Norman, the multi award-winning restaurateur and author who died last week at the age of 57.

Freddy and Nessa Bird to open 1 York Place in Bristol

27-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The husband and wife team behind Bristol restaurant Little French and Little Shop & Pantry are opening another restaurant in the city.

Remembering Russell Norman, a restaurateur like no other

24-Nov-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Witty, kind, focused, charming, stylish, and super creative, Russell Norman has left an indelible mark on London’s restaurant scene.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

24-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include industry reaction to Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, the sudden closure of Birch’s Hertfordshire hotel, and this year's R200 Awards winners.

Restaurateur Russell Norman has died

24-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Russell Norman, multi-award winning restaurateur and author, died yesterday at the age of 57.

The Lowdown: the Jack’s Creek steak menu

24-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Australian producer Jack’s Creek once again triumphed at this year’s World Steak Challenge, and now you can sample several of its steaks thanks to a somewhat unlikely London chain

Shrimp Shack to launch in Streatham next month

24-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The co-founder of dessert concept Creams will launch a shrimp-focused casual dining brand in Streatham, South London, next month.

KFC launches partnership with Uber Direct to boost in-house delivery channel

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

KFC UK & Ireland has launched an exclusive partnership with Uber Direct in order to further enhance its own delivery channel.

Perilla pair to launch Morchella in Clerkenwell

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The pair behind popular north London restaurant Perilla are to launch a new venture next year in Clerkenwell, just off Exmouth Market.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship 2023 winners announced

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Darren Seggie and Rachel Bremner have been named as this year’s recipients of the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.

Competitive socialising venues growing at ‘unparalleled levels’

23-Nov-2023 By Hannah Currie

The competitive socialising sector has grown extensively in recent years, with a 38% uptick in venues since 2018.

Uncorked: James Snowdon

22-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of Edinburgh’s The Palmerston on Hunan’s Michael Peng, Galicia and David Leclapart's L’Alchimiste 2009.

Relief for hospitality as rates relief extended, but operators left wanting by Autumn Statement

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality leaders have voiced frustration at the Chancellor’s failure to announce any additional support measures for the sector in his Autumn Statement, beyond those already in place.

Fash-grilled: Yahir Gonzalez

22-Nov-2023 By JamesMcAllister

The head chef at modern Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch on his dislike of truffle oil, a love of mole and Pokemon toasties.

Newt like it: Somerset property ranks number one on the Top 50 Boutique Hotels list

22-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Trendy Somerset venue The Newt has been named the best boutique hotel in the UK.

Victor Lugger: “There was way less interest in the business than I expected”

22-Nov-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Interest in Italian restaurant group Big Mamma fell short of expectations despite the company having a successful 10-year track record that has seen it open 23 restaurants in four countries, its co-founder has revealed.

Lessons from Wagamama: the power of design and the power of brand

22-Nov-2023 By Jon Blakeney

With its purchase of The Restaurant Group, US private equity giant Apollo has bought one of the UK's most inspirational casual dining brands.

Chancellor extends business rates discount for hospitality as he delivers Autumn Statement

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the business rates discount for hospitality businesses will be extended for a further year, with the multiplier for small premises also frozen.

'Macro pressures' force Neat Burger to halve its UK estate

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Neat Burger, the vegan fast food concept backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, is to close half of its UK estate amid large-scale financial pressures.

Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.

Pizza history: the original Franco Manca is relocating after 15 years

22-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The original Franco Manca pizzeria in London's Brixton Market is to close and relocate having finally outgrown its original location.

Sector pleads for support as leaders warn wage increase could be ‘death knell’ for many

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Industry leaders have warned an increase in the National Living Wage could be a ‘death knell’ for smaller hospitality businesses without targeted tax cuts in today’s (22 November) Autumn Statement.