Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park operator, has announced a new partnership with children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK. Make-A-Wish UK grants life-changing wishes to children aged 3-17 living with critical illnesses. Through the partnership, Parkdean Resorts will raise at least £50,000 for Make-A-Wish UK within the first two years, united by a shared mission to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2025
Heritage Meets Culinary Innovation at Lilibet’s, Mayfair’s New Seafood Destination at a Reimagined Number 17 Bruton Street
In September, Lilibet’s will proudly open its doors at Number 17 Bruton Street, introducing exquisite seafood infused with timeless British elegance to the heart of Mayfair. Once the site of a beautiful Palladian mansion, 17 Bruton Street was the birthplace and home of Britain’s most revered young princess and her family. Drawing on the quiet grandeur of that history, … [Read more...]
Eat Well, Do Good: Manchester’s Hospitality Scene Rallies Together for Second Consecutive Year to Help Those in Need
This October, Eat Well MCR is bringing back Eat Well, Do Good - a city-wide initiative inviting people to support local hospitality and help provide meals for people who need them most. Throughout the month of October, restaurants, bars, and venues across Greater Manchester will raise funds for Eat Well MCR by donating a portion of proceeds, creating special dishes or … [Read more...]
Wafflemeister Partners With TRGC for First Airport Opening
Wafflemeister has partnered with TRG Concessions (TRGC) to launch its first ever airport site at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. The site, which opened airside of the terminal, is Wafflemeister’s first airport location. The company aims to open more in the next 24 months. The venue serves Wafflemeister’s Liége waffles, with a variety of toppings and a wide selection … [Read more...]
De Vere Raises £100k for Charity Partners at Inaugural Gala Dinner
De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has raised over £100,000 for its charity partners at its first Charity Gala Dinner, held in July at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden. The midsummer-themed balled welcomed 400 guests to the venue’s iconic Grand Hall, where attendees enjoyed … [Read more...]
Robert Richardson joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is proud to announce that Robert Richardson FIH MI, Chief Executive of the Institute of Hospitality, has joined its Advisory Board. Richardson leads the Institute of Hospitality, the global professional body for managers and aspiring managers working across hospitality, leisure, and tourism. His appointment to the … [Read more...]
Town House at The Kensington, the art of layered hospitality
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Town House at The Kensington, the art of layered hospitality. South Kensington is a place where the past breathes gently beneath the surface of modern life. Once the stomping ground of Victorian visionaries and home to Prince Albert’s grand ambition to create a cultural quarter for the nation, the area remains one of London’s most elegant intersections … [Read more...]
From Tbilisi to Mayfair, Berkeley Square Hospitality Introduces DakaDaka
DakaDaka is the debut London project from Berkeley Square Hospitality, set to open this November at Heddon Street, Mayfair. This new venture is led by Giorgi Mindiashvili and Mitz Vora, two creative forces who have spent the last decade shaping celebrated restaurants across Georgia, the UK and Europe. At its heart, DakaDaka offers a modern interpretation of Georgian … [Read more...]
The OWO Welcomes Café Ciel to Its Courtyard Venue on Whitehall
The OWO is delighted to announce the arrival of Café Ciel, the all-day dining destination, bringing a sophisticated residency to its coveted courtyard location on Whitehall. Café Ciel’s residency marks The OWO’s third independent restaurant, joining the contemporary Milanese Paper Moon and Chef Endo Kazutoshi's rooftop Kioku by Endo. The OWO is also home to Raffles London … [Read more...]
Rudy’s Confirms Cambridge Is in the Bank
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has confirmed it will bring its relaxed dining experience and renowned Neapolitan pizzas to Cambridge this Autumn, launching its first restaurant in the city and creating 35 new jobs in the local area. The new pizzeria will open in the heart of Cambridge at 6 St Andrew’s Street, transforming the former TSB building, which has stood vacant since … [Read more...]
Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
By Kellie Rixon MBE FIH: Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith. Hey, you crazy gang out there in Hospitality Land. It’s Tuesday morning and the sound of distant (well actually quite close) construction work hangs in the air as I prepare for another busy day at my hotel. I thought I’d take a few minutes to capture where my head is and what’s happening in my little … [Read more...]
ISS Enters Global Partnership With Social Value Portal to Advance Its Social Impact Ambitions
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, today announces a new global partnership with UK-based Social Value Portal, as part of its social sustainability commitment. This collaboration is the first of its kind, aiming to develop a unified global framework for measuring the impact of ISS’s social … [Read more...]
Gurnoor Bindra Appointed General Manager – The St. Regis Goa Resort
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gurnoor Bindra as General Manager of The St. Regis Goa Resort, effective June 30, 2025. A seasoned hospitality leader with over 14 years of experience across Asia and the Middle East, Gurnoor most recently served as General Manager of the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai, the largest Sheraton in the Middle East. … [Read more...]
Hospitality Suffers More Than Half of All Job Losses Since Budget
New analysis of ONS jobs data by UKHospitality reveals that hospitality has accounted for 53% of all job losses in the UK since the Budget, confirming the sector is the hardest hit by tax increases. The scale of job losses is three times worse than estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which predicted 50,000 job losses as a direct result of changes to employer … [Read more...]
Palladium Hotel Makes €90 Million Investment to Position Playa d’en Bossa as a Luxury Destination
For decades, Playa d’en Bossa has been an epicentre of entertainment and exclusivity in Ibiza. This iconic stretch of the Balearic coast is home to luxury hotels and legendary venues, welcoming the world’s top artists season after season. More than just a destination, Playa d’en Bossa embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle, where the atmosphere of freedom invites guests to enjoy … [Read more...]
