Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Jamie Oliver, along with the visionaries behind the Prezzo Italian rebrand, have unveiled the first images of the highly anticipated Jamie’s Italian ahead of its relaunch next month. Opening 11 March, the new restaurant in the heart of London’s Leicester Square marks the return of Jamie’s Italian to the UK. The … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2026
Two Michelin-Starred Chef, Tom Sellers Set to Return to Carbis Bay Estate to Open His New Restaurant ‘MOR’
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Sellers of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story will open a new restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate this summer. MOR, which draws its name from the Cornish word for ‘sea’ will be dedicated to the rhythm and seasons of Cornwall. The opening marks an exciting return to the St Ives estate for Sellers, following the … [Read more...]
Deluca’s Opens in Liverpool
Pub & Bar News Sponsored by Ditsch UK DeLuca’s has officially opened in Concert Square, introducing a 700-capacity venue that brings sport, competitive socialising and late-night entertainment together at scale. Inspired by the spectacle and confidence of Las Vegas after dark, DeLuca’s complex spans three floors and has been carefully designed to move seamlessly … [Read more...]
The Ann Savannah Appoints Leigh Anne Staden as General Manager
The Ann Savannah, proudly announces the appointment of Leigh Anne Staden as General Manager. A respected hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in full service and select service hotels, Staden brings a thoughtful, service driven approach shaped by opening hotels, leading high performing teams, and consistently exceeding brand benchmarks. Staden most recently … [Read more...]
Heartwood Collection Acquires The Lord Byron, Trumpington
Pub & Bar News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Award-winning hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Lord Byron in Trumpington, Cambridge. The acquisition will see the site undergo a significant refurbishment and rebranding, reopening in late 2026 as The Meadow Lark, a 19 bedroom ‘pub with rooms’. It will draw inspiration from the nearby Trumpington … [Read more...]
20,000-Strong Petition Delivered to Buckingham Palace and The Crown Estate to Save Veeraswamy from Closure
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Campaigners have delivered a petition of more than 20,000 signatures to Buckingham Palace and the Crown Estate, calling for urgent action to prevent the closure of Veeraswamy, the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant. The petition calls on The King to intervene and reverse the Crown Estate’s decision not to renew Veeraswamy’s lease at … [Read more...]
Thai Restaurant MIKO Mei Fair Launches in Mayfair this April
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Samyukta Nair, the restaurateur behind Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, MiMi Mei Fair, and Nipotina, will be launching a new Thai restaurant, MIKO Mei Fair. Set to open in April 2026, the restaurant will bring together MiMi Mei Fair’s adventurous imagination with the culinary legacy of KOYN Thai, creating a vibrant lovechild shaped by fire, … [Read more...]
HEWI renew sponsorship with Accessible Hospitality Alliance for 2026
Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) is delighted to announce that HEWI has renewed its sponsorship for 2026, reinforcing a partnership grounded in a shared commitment to a hospitality world that welcomes everyone. HEWI first joined aha following the widely acclaimed aha Forum events, in partnership with Thomas Franks in 2025, where accessibility moved from conversation … [Read more...]
Maki & Ramen Noodles Its Way into The O2 For First London Opening
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, has announced the opening of Japanese hospitality concept, Maki & Ramen. This marks the operator’s first London opening amidst a growing demand for Japanese cuisine in the capital. Maki & Ramen has opened its London debut in a 1,991 sq ft … [Read more...]
Buckinghamshire Hotel Teams Up with Local Wildlife Trust to Champion Its Biodiversity
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI A luxury Buckinghamshire hotel has strengthened its commitment to environmental responsibility by announcing a new partnership with Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). The ‘Investors in Wildlife’ business membership will see Horwood House Hotel, an award-winning, 4-star country house hotel and conference venue in Little … [Read more...]
Colmans Fish & Chips Marks Centenary by Confirming Its Future at Fenwick
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK TWO of the north east’s most famous family businesses are making their partnership permanent following a successful first 12 months. As it celebrates its centenary year, South Shields’ legendary Colmans Fish & Chips has confirmed it will remain a permanent fixture inside Newcastle’s Fenwick department store, becoming an … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Local Hotelier Ciaran O’Neill Appointed Managing Director of The Bedford Hotel Belfast
The Bedford Hotel Belfast, a landmark boutique property set to open for bookings in May, has appointed Ciaran O’Neill as Managing Director. A veteran hotelier and Owner/Managing Director of the multi-award-winning Bishop’s Gate Hotel in Derry~Londonderry, Ciaran brings a wealth of expertise in luxury hospitality and a proven record of blending heritage preservation with … [Read more...]
Clermont Hotel Group Strengthens People-First Strategy with Five Internal GM Appointments
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has announced its next key step in its people-first strategy with the internal appointment of five General Managers, showcasing the hotel group's continued commitment to invest, train and develop its colleagues across its 14-hotel portfolio. Natasha Ludlow has been appointed to lead the group’s historic The … [Read more...]
SCOTCH Whisky Bar at The Balmoral Unveils £60,000 Bespoke Experience
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI SCOTCH Whisky Bar at The Balmoral introduces The 1945 Glen Grant Experience, an extraordinary £60,000 offering that includes both the acquisition of a bespoke 1945 Glen Grant Scotch whisky from Gordon & MacPhail, and an exclusive, fully curated experience to accompany it. Created by SCOTCH Whisky Bar, this world-exclusive experience offers … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Wynn Al Marjan Island to its Esteemed Legend Collection
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Preferred Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the addition of Wynn Al Marjan Island to its prestigious Legend Collection, marking a significant milestone ahead of the resort’s highly anticipated opening in Spring 2027. Located less than 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the US$5.1 billion … [Read more...]
