Shopping forecast: the latest product launches
This month's new products and services include QSR's ConnectSmart Platform and a cleanser that utilises nano technology to protect from Coronavirus for seven days
Archives for February 5, 2021
Flash-grilled: Masaki Sugisaki
The executive chef and co-founder of Dinings SW3 on his admiration of Nobu Matsuhisa, his love of Instagram, and why he can't stand whistling in his kitchen.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's main hospitality news stories include Government's plan to reopen the economy under national, not tiered restrictions; and landlord Criterion Capital launching legal action against hospitality tenants over unpaid rent.
Exclusive Collection to open two ‘hyper-local’ restaurants this spring
Luxury hotel operator Exclusive Collection will open to ‘hyper-local’ restaurants this spring - Hillfield Restaurant & Bar and The Wellhouse - at its Pennyhill Park and Lainston House venues
Hostech: back of house technology
Back for good: how back of house technology can transform your business
If there’s one thing those in the restaurant industry have learnt more than anything in the past 12 months, it’s the true value of back of house tech.
Casa Cruz licence suspended for six weeks after lockdown breach
The Notting Hill restaurant that hosted singer Rita Ora’s birthday party during England’s second national lockdown has had its premises licence suspended for six weeks following a review.
Ocado to sell Hawksmoor steaks
Hawksmoor’s steaks will be available to buy from online supermarket Ocado and the steak restaurant group’s own website from next week.
Furlough costing hospitality 'over half a billion a month'
Furlough is costing the UK Hospitality industry in excess of £542m a month during lockdown.
Hostech: case study
Kiosks: automatic for the people
Self-Self-serve kiosks have become a regular sight in fast QSR operations as restaurant groups awaken to their benefits – and the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to expedite their uptake
Two thirds of hospitality operators want to see a return of Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Almost two thirds of hospitality operators would like to see a return of the Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme, according to the latest Lumina Hospitality Leaders poll.
'Substantial meal' rule to be scrapped when pubs reopen
Rules demanding pubs in England only be allowed to open if they serve a 'substantial meal' are set to be scrapped as and when the sector is able to unlock.
The Orange Buffalo set for global expansion as it accelerates franchise plans
New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo is accelerating plans for both national and global expansion after signing its first franchise partner in the UK.