Milton Keynes

Dipna Anand: “I'm about more than just curry"

20-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The high-profile chef behind Southall’s Brilliant Restaurant will bring her contemporary take on Indian cuisine to Milton Keynes next month.

Dipna Anand to open large restaurant in Milton Keynes

16-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Dipna Anand will launch a 150-cover eponymous restaurant within Milton Keynes’ Unity Place development next month in partnership with contract catering company Restaurant Associates.

Cost pressures force closure of UK's first 'robot-themed' restaurant

14-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Robotazia, dubbed the UK's first 'robot-themed' restaurant, has permanently closed its doors because of rising cost pressures.

Jamie Oliver puts Barbecoa restaurants on the market

12-Feb-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has put its two Barbecoa steakhouses up for sale after creditors voted in favour of restructuring plans.

Adam Simmonds set for new role after Test Kitchen closure

26-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

Chef Adam Simmonds is set for a new role at a private members' club in Milton Keynes after the closure of his London Test Kitchen pop-up earlier this week.

MasterChef finalist selling Milton Keynes restaurants for a 'fresh start'

14-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Dan Cameron is selling his Milton Keynes restaurants after six years to focus on a new project.

Claire Clark to open patisserie academy with professional courses

06-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Pastry chef Claire Clark has confirmed she is to open a patisserie academy with Milton Keynes College.

Smoke Shack out to launch the next national restaurant chain

17-May-2016 By Sophie Witts

Barbecue brand Smoke Shack has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand from two sites in to a national restaurant chain.

Smashburger confirms Milton Keynes opening

19-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Smashburger has confirmed plans to open one of its first UK restaurants in Milton Keynes.  

The North East outpaces London for restaurant and pub openings

15-Dec-2015 By Brendan Manning

The North East has outpaced London in food-­led premises openings over the past five years, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor report.

Clubhouse Group buys Mercure Parkside House Hotel

29-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

Milton Keynes’ Mercure Parkside House Hotel has been sold to Nazim Manji of the Clubhouse Group for around £2.6m.

De Vere Venues takes on management of Chicheley Hall

07-Feb-2013 By Peter Ruddick

De Vere Venues has announced it has won the contract to manage Chicheley Hall, the Newport Pagnell conference centre and hotel which is the historic home to the Royal Society.

Jamie Oliver reveals plans for new restaurant chain

13-Jun-2011 By Becky Paskin

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has revealed plans to build upon his successful Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain with a new concept, to be called Union Jacks.

Turtle Bay Caribbean restaurant concept eyes roll out

21-Mar-2011 By Becky Paskin

Turtle Bay, the Caribbean restaurant concept founded by former Las Iguanas director Ajith Jaya-Wickrema, is set to expand to five sites by the end of the year.

Orchid buys Premium Bars & Restaurants sites

15-Dec-2009 By Emma Eversham

The Orchid Group has bought 43 former Premium Bars & Restaurants (PBR) sites taking its portfolio to 292 pubs, bars and restaurants across the UK and safeguarding more than 1,500 jobs