Alex Payne appointed chef-patron at Michelin-starred Sorrel in Surrey
Chef Alex Payne is set to take the reins at Sorrel in Dorking this June, marking a new era for the acclaimed Surrey restaurant.
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Rise adds Liverpool to its list of locations
Northern-based brunch spot Rise has chosen Liverpool for the location of its fourth venue.
Flash-grilled: Wenjun Xiang
The founder of three-strong Chinese restaurant group Xi Home Dumplings Bay in London on telling stories through her food.
Lympstone Manor joins the Stafford Collection with Michael Caines to make London restaurant debut
Michael Caines’ Lympstone Manor will join the Stafford Collection as an associate member with the chef to also oversee the relaunch of The Stafford London’s restaurant.
HUŎ to open a second site in Belsize Village this July
Modern Asian restaurant brand HUŎ is set to open its second London site this July.
Will Stratton-Morris steps down as Caffè Nero UK CEO
Will Stratton-Morris has stepped down as CEO of Caffè Nero in the UK after more than seven years in the role.
Government to offer hospitality businesses free energy and carbon cutting advice to help slash bills
The Government is to launch a new emissions cutting trial that will see pubs, cafés, restaurants and hotels receive free energy and carbon cutting advice to help slash their bills.
Ashley Saxton leaves Harrods after nearly seven years
Ashley Saxton has left his role as director for restaurants and kitchens at Harrods in London’s Knightsbridge after nearly seven years, describing it as the ‘end of an era’.
Burger brand HBR to make London debut
Kuwait-based smash burger brand HBR is arriving in London next month to add to the capital’s burgeoning burger scene.