Former Kurobuta head chef joins Chisou Knightsbridge
Taish Tsunematsu, who used to head the kitchen at Kurobuta King’s Road, has been appointed head chef at Chisou Knightsbridge, starting 17 December 2014.
Archives for December 3, 2014
LRG completes Holiday Inn portfolio sale
Kew green has acquired the two remaining Holiday Inn hotels in the 21-strong portfolio put up for sale by LRG Holdings last May.
Hospitality academy launches in Leeds
Catering company ISS Food & Hospitality has partnered with Leeds City College to launch the ISS Academy of Excellence, a food and hospitality training academy.
Autumn Statement 2014: What it means for hospitality
Chancellor George Osborne reiterated the government’s support for small businesses in his 2014 Autumn Statement yesterday.
Domestic hotel and restaurant spend down, but tourism shows strong growth
Domestic household spend at pubs, restaurants and hotels remains below pre-recession levels, but tourism has bounced back quicker than other sectors of the economy, giving a welcome boost to hospitality.
Hospitality sector ‘pleased’ with Autumn Statement announcements
The hospitality industry generally welcomed Chancellor George Osborne’s announcements about business rates and the abolition of National Insurance contributions for young apprentices in the 2014 Autumn Statement, but expressed doubts about the abolition...
Restaurants should boost meat-free offer, claims alliance
Campaigners have called on restaurants and pubs to offer more low meat and meat-free options as new research suggests that British consumers are eating less meat.
£4bn worth of restaurant visits a year driven by kids
Choosing a restaurant for the reason that ‘the kids like it there’ accounts for almost a quarter of family restaurant visits a year, according to new data released by the NPD Group.
Second sustainable Henry’s restaurant opens in Surrey
Restaurateur Reza Amini has opened Henry’s Grill, his second eco-friendly and sustainable restaurant in Surrey.