Simon Rimmer

“This is an emergency": industry figures unite to call for VAT reduction

30-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

MasterChef winner Simon Wood and Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, have joined a host of Manchester chefs and operators calling for a cut in VAT to 10% for the hospitality sector.

“It’s a heart breaking day": Simon Rimmer announces shock closure of Greens

02-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Simon Rimmer has closed his Didsbury restaurant Greens with immediate effect after 33 years.

Simon Rimmer to open second Greens in Manchester

11-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Simon Rimmer and business partner Simon Connolly are opening a second of their Greens restaurant this month as part of ambitious plans to grow their vegetarian restaurant business.