Chef Jesse Dunford Wood takes on ownership of Parlour, Kensal Green
Jesse Dunford Wood has taken on full ownership of Kensal Green gastropub Parlour after severing ties with the Perritt & Perritt group.
Archives for August 27, 2013
UK hotels 'in good shape' one year on from The London Olympics
The hotel sector 'is in good shape' to take advantage of an upturn in the economy, according to business advisory and accountancy firm BDO LLP, who reports an increase in occupancy in London and the regions one year on from The London Olympics.
Chef Norman Musa unveils new products to help put Malaysian food on the map
Ning restaurants co-owner and executive chef Norman Musa is aiming to introduce more of the trade and home cooks to Malaysian food with the launch of three new product lines designed for foodservice and retail.
Risk Capital Partners takes majority stake in Red Hot World Buffet
Risk Capital Partners, the Luke Johnson-led investment vehicle, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Red Hot World Buffet (RHWB), the seven-strong group, founded by Helen and Parmjit Dhaliwal.
Park Lane's Metropolitan by COMO hotel sold for £40m
The Metropolitan by COMO hotel on Park Lane, home to Europe's first Nobu restaurant, has been sold to a UK-based investor for more than £40m.
Hotels at risk of losing business by keeping customers hanging on phone
Hotel and B&B owners have been warned they risk losing business because they are leaving customers hanging on the telephone for too long.
Online bread company Bread du Jour provides fresh bread solution
A new service which allows chefs to order from a range of 13 artisan bake off breads online and have them delivered direct to their kitchen door has been developed to help restaurants offer fresh bread without potential wastage.