Latest opening: Cocotte South Kensington
The French 'farm-to-table' rotisserie brand is continuing to push ahead with steady expansion, launching of its fifth London restaurant in leafy South Kensington.
Archives for September 29, 2021
Tim Allen's first ‘truly solo’ venture to launch in early November
High profile chef Tim Allen will open his first ‘truly solo’ restaurant venture in the Lancashire market town of Ormskirk in early November.
MasterChef: The Professionals winner Laurence Henry to open Nottingham restaurant
MasterChef: The Professionals winner Laurence Henry will launch a large, multi-faceted restaurant in Nottingham’s The Island Quarter early next year.
More London areas opt for continuation of alfresco dining
Westminster City Council will continue to allow hospitality businesses to setup alfresco dining areas on some streets within Pimlico, Belgravia and Mayfair following an “overwhelming positive” consultation with residents.
Fulham Shore sees trading surpass 2019 levels
Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator Fulham Shore has seen total revenues reach more than £39m for the half year to 26 September 2021, compared to £36m achieved in the comparable period in 2019.
Sole searching: on-the-job pain major factor in people leaving sector
Nearly 20% of workers are considering leaving the hospitality and retail sector as a result of on-the-job pain.
How I Got Here: Stuart Turner
The founder of premium Japanese ingredients and produce supplier SushiSushi on building his business, his eclectic CV, and why he'd like to see restaurants be 'less faddy'.
'Questions remain' over why the Scottish Government believes Covid vaccine certificates are necessary
Industry leaders have questioned why the Scottish Government continues to believe vaccine certificates are necessary for late-night venues, as Covid cases fall rapidly across the country.
Government assembles Hospitality Council to guide sector recovery
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls, Hawksmoor co-founder Will Beckett and Mowgli’s Nisha Katona are among the industry leaders to join the Government's Hospitality Sector Council.
Simon Rogan Academy launches front of house course
Simon Rogan is expanding his Simon Rogan Academy with the creation of a new Front of House Academy in collaboration with Kendal College.