James Stagg
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Leading the Caterer brand in print, online and through its prestigious portfolio of events, which include The Cateys, Caterer Summits, Acorn Awards, Product Excellence Awards and UK Sommelier of the Year competition
Occupancy at PPHE hotels closing on 2019 levels thanks to London events
PPHE Hotel Group has said a strong London events calendar has driven occupancy rates close to 2019 levels, while revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2023 is up 16% compared to the same pre-pandemic period.
Pret a Manger fined after employee trapped in freezer for 2.5 hours
Pret a Manger has been fined £800,000 after a member of staff had to be treated for hypothermia having been trapped in a walk-in freezer for 2.5 hours
Book review: Fish Butchery by Josh Niland
Menuwatch: Heron, Leith
Mark Sargeant to reopen Folkestone site as Restaurant MS
Blue Apple merges with CH&Co
Blue Apple has merged with CH&Co in a deal that will strengthen the independent caterer’s position[...]
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh sold for £85m for second time
The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has been sold to Henderson Park to be operated[...]
Share an image of your colleague for National KP day
Operators are being invited to share images of their hardworking kitchen colleagues for tomorrows National KP[...]
Black and Asian employees more likely to be on part-time contracts, report finds
Black and Asian employees are more likely to be on zero-hour contracts and part-time contracts, according[...]
Benevolent fund launched in support of Hospitality Action
A benevolent fund providing unrestricted endowments to Hospitality Action has been launched to support the charity’s work assisting people in crisis. "
Travelodge up for sale for £1.2b
Travelodge is to be put up for sale by its hedge fund owner for £1.2b as it seeks to profit from strong demand in domestic travel.
Chefs combine forces to support caterers taking on Atlantic row
Chefs Budgie Montoya, Neil Rankin and Claire Clark are to cook at a dinner to launch the Spirit of Hospitality, a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic.
Jonathan Raggett appointed chair of Hospitality Action as William Baxter steps down
Jonathan Raggett has been appointed chair of Hospitality Action, succeeding William Baxter, who steps down after[...]
Albert’s Schloss to make London debut on Shaftesbury Avenue
Mission Mars is to take over the former Rainforest Café site on Shaftesbury Avenue to launch[...]
Neat Burger founder says poor quality pretenders have damaged the plant-based market
The co-founder of Neat Burger has suggested that a glut of poor quality plant-based items on[...]
The Caterer interview: Luca Virgilio, general manager of the Dorchester
The general manager of the Dorchester is overseeing a huge renovation of the grande dame hotel,[...]
Operators urged to embrace inclusivity at Blue Badge Access Awards launch
The Blue Badge Access awards have been launched with a mission to recognise those who are best addressing the needs of disabled people and gaining access to a spend in hospitality of £163m a month. "
Lexington co-founder Rachel Lindner dies aged 62
Rachel Lindner, the co-founder of Lexington Catering, has died suddenly aged 62.
The Caterer interview: Fergus Stewart, chief executive of the Lancaster Landmark Hotels Company
The chief executive of the Lancaster Landmark Hotels Company is back at the business after more than 20 years working all over the world.
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