Jennie Milsom
Carluccio’s offers NHS staff 50% discount for 'foreseeable future'
Restaurant group Carluccio’s has announced it is supporting NHS staff “on the front line of the fight against coronavirus” by offering a 50% discount off food and drink in its restaurants.
Asian Catering Federation announces training initiative to address UK curry restaurants' skill shortage
The Asian Catering Federation (ACF) and Tony Khan Culinary Institute in Bangladesh have announced the launch of a joint initiative to train and recruit young chefs in Bangladesh to address the ‘severe skills shortage’ in UK curry restaurants.
Azure Hospitality announces launch of first UK venture in former Gaylord site
Rahul Khanna and Kabir Suri of Azure Hospitality have announced they will launch their first UK[...]
How Michel Roux transformed the British culinary landscape and shaped a generation of chefs
Yesterday the culinary world lost one of its greatest masters in Michel Roux. The chef transformed[...]
UKHospitality calls on government to bail out operators hit by coronavirus
Hospitality is on the frontline of those being hit, says UKHospitality, in a call for suspension[...]
Restaurants and pubs 'left reeling' from coronavirus and new immigration rules
Coronavirus and the government's new immigration policy have seen confidence among pub and restaurant bosses plummet[...]
Coffee and cocktail brand Grind secures global partnership with Soho House & Co
Coffee and cocktail club Grind has signed an agreement to become the exclusive UK coffee supplier to private members’ club chain Soho House & Co."
2020 Young Pastry Chef finalists announced
The winners of the semi-final of the 2020 Young Pastry Chef competition, which took place on 3 March across three locations in Glasgow, Sheffield and Slough, have been announced.
Majority of British public believe chefs are ‘skilled labour’, reveals new YouGov poll
A survey commissioned by YouGov has revealed 93% of the British public believe chefs should be considered ‘skilled labour’ under the Government’s proposed new immigration policy.
Hospital trusts must ‘move food up the priority list’ says Prue Leith
Hospital food should be given same attention and respect as that made by "posh chefs" at[...]
Craft Indian kitchen Saffron Circle launches in London's Swiss Cottage
US-based Indian restaurant group Saffron Circle has opened its debut UK site in London's Swiss Cottage,[...]
Leonardo Royal London City unveils first look at £11.5m renovation
Leonardo Hotels has released images showcasing an extensive refurbishment of its Leonardo Royal London City hotel,[...]
Nominations open for fifth edition of the Basque Culinary World Prize
Nominations for the fifth Edition of the annual Basque Culinary World Prize, that celebrates chefs who[...]
Chef line-up for 15th series of Great British Menu revealed
The line-up for the 15th series of BBC2’s Great British Menu, which will run for nine weeks from Wednesday 18 March, has been announced. "
Menuwatch: St Clair, London
Jorge Baumhauer da Silva’s ‘London-curated Nikkei cuisine’ is delighting guests at St Clair in London’s Clapham. Jennie Milsom pays a visit
Coronavirus: Sodexo promises to support NHS contractors required to self-isolate after union concerns
Sodexo has promised to support hospital contractors, including catering workers, who may be required to self-isolate if found at risk from coronavirus, after concerns were raised by a union.
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