Asian restaurant operators welcome migration reprieve for skilled chefs
UK restaurateurs serving Asian and specialist world cuisines have welcomed news they should be able to continue to employ skilled chefs from non-EU countries.
Archives for February 20, 2013
Katerbay launches Omniwash dishwashers, extends Unifrost blast chiller range
Katerbay has launched a two new ranges of new ranges of catering equipment – ‘Omniwash’ warewashing machines and ‘Unifrost’ blast chillers/shock freezers.
Relighting Luminar: Peter Marks reveals the ups and downs of running nightclubs
After saving Luminar from administration in December 2011, Peter Marks labelled the business 'a crash waiting to happen', but the nightclub veteran was convinced he could restore the industry giant to its former glory. Just over a year on, are Luminar's...
Roomzzz hails fast-track franchise success as Scottish hotels revealed
Roomzzz, the fast-growing aparthotel brand which has seven UK sites to its name, is venturing into Scotland having secured two more properties in ‘prime locations’ in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Antic Limited pubs bought out of administration by newly-formed company
Twelve of the 14 Antic Limited pubs have been bought out of administration by newly-formed business Gregarious Limited, administrators have confirmed.
Haché picks Shoreditch for fourth burger restaurant
Haché the gourmet burger restaurant founded by Beresford and Susie Casey in 2004, is set to open its fourth site in Shoreditch next week.
Cyrus Todiwala launches competition to help sustain future of Asian restaurants
Chef Cyrus Todiwala has devised a competition for catering students to get more of them to consider a career within the Asian restaurant sector in a bid to help plug a future skills shortage.
Accor to earn 50% of its profits from emerging markets by 2016
Global hotel operator Accor has revealed it has set itself a target of earning 50 per cent of its profits from venues in emerging markets by 2016.