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Grand Jersey concierge Hugo de Castro passes away aged 57

27 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Tributes have been paid to Hugo de Castro, the head concierge at the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa for the last 38 years, who was “the familiar smiling face that welcomed guests with a natural warmth and affection”.

Sir David Barclay dies aged 86

13 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Billionaire, hotelier and Telegraph Media Group boss Sir David Barclay has died unexpectedly following a short illness aged 86, according to the newspaper he owned.

Albert Roux dies aged 85

Albert Roux dies aged 85

06 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Obituary: Michael Harris, former owner of the Michelin-starred Bell Inn

Obituary: Michael Harris, former owner of the Michelin-starred Bell Inn

20 November 2020 by Katherine Price

Obituary: Cook-chill specialist Robert Croft

28 October 2020 by Katherine Price

Legendary chef Pierre Troisgros dies aged 92

Legendary chef Pierre Troisgros dies aged 92

24 September 2020 by James Stagg

Designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran dies aged 88

Designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran dies aged 88

12 September 2020 by Katherine Price

Sir Terence Conran, a designer and restaurateur who directly impacted the way in which so many[...]

Tributes paid to “inspirational” Saima Thompson of Masala Wala Cafe

Tributes paid to “inspirational” Saima Thompson of Masala Wala Cafe

01 July 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Saima Thompson, founder of Masala Wala Cafe in south-east London, has passed away following a battle[...]

QHotels founder Michael Purtill dies aged 69

QHotels founder Michael Purtill dies aged 69

17 June 2020 by Katherine Price

Michael Purtill, founder and former managing director of QHotels, has died aged 69. He passed away[...]

Gilpin owner John Cunliffe dies aged 76

12 May 2020 by Katherine Price

Hotelier John Cunliffe, co-owner of the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, has died aged[...]

Hospital food ambassador Mike Duckett dies

Mike Duckett, a passionate campaigner for better hospital food and former head of catering at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, has died."

06 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Caterer Mike Pooleman dies at age of 73

Caterer Mike Pooleman dies at age of 73

16 January 2020

by Janie Manzoori-Stamford

Veteran caterer and consultant Mike Pooleman has died aged 73.

Hotelier, industry activist and bon viveur Somerset Moore dies at 76

23 December 2019

by Janet Harmer

Hotelier, industry activist and bon viveur Somerset Moore has died at the age of 76 from cancer.

Obituary: Chef Steve Whitney dies at 61

25 November 2019 by Janet Harmer

Steve Whitney, a chef who worked alongside some of the highest profile names in the industry,[...]

Obituary: Rosewood London front of house director Manuela Ghezzi dies in car accident

29 October 2019 by Katherine Price

Rosewood London front of house director Manuela Ghezzi died in a car accident in Namibia last[...]

Obituary: hotelier turned real estate agent Paul Bartrop dies aged 62

Obituary: hotelier turned real estate agent Paul Bartrop dies aged 62

27 September 2019 by Janet Harmer

Hotelier turned real estate agent Paul Bartrop has died at the age of 62, following a[...]

Accessibility campaigner and marketing expert Arnold Fewell dies

Accessibility campaigner and marketing expert Arnold Fewell dies

14 February 2019 by James Stagg

Hotelier Russell Francis Young dies, aged 65

28 January 2019 by Janie Manzoori-Stamford

Obituary: hospitality journalist and PR Miles Quest dies at 81

Obituary: hospitality journalist and PR Miles Quest dies at 81

21 September 2018

by Janet Harmer

Isle of Skye hotelier Ken Gunn dies

Isle of Skye hotelier Ken Gunn dies

06 March 2018

by Janet Harmer

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