West London restaurateur Sam Harrison will close Sam’s Kitchen in Chiswick after service on Sunday 22 March, bringing a two-decade chapter in the neighbourhood to a close as the business concentrates on its larger restaurants in Hammersmith and Brentford. Sam’s Kitchen first opened in Chiswick in 2005 and quickly became part of the area’s local dining scene. The restaurant … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2026
Rare Acquisition Opportunity: Contents of Selsdon Park Hotel go to Auction
Pro Auction has announced the highly anticipated live and online auction featuring the complete contents of the historic Selsdon Park Hotel. Located within a 200-acre estate just 30 minutes from Central London, the comprehensive sale will include an extensive array of furniture, fixtures, and fittings (FF&E) from the property’s expansive public spaces and all 181 guest … [Read more...]
Butcombe Group Announces Major Expansion of Fulham Pub Following Strong London Performance
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Butcombe Group has announced plans for a major expansion of The Brown Cow in Fulham, as the business continues to invest in high-performing sites across its growing London managed estate. Having secured the neighbouring property to the existing venue, the development will see The Brown Cow double in size, … [Read more...]
Accor & EXTENDAM to Open TRIBE Hotel in Paris Python-Duvernois Low-Carbon Redevelopment Project
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and EXTENDAM, a leading European private equity firm specialising in hotels investments, announced today the signing of an agreement to open a 209-room new construction hotel in Paris’ Python-Duvernois redevelopment project in the 20th arrondissement. Expected to open in 2028, the hotel will be operated by Accor under the TRIBE … [Read more...]
Omnam Group Announces the Opening of The Lake Como EDITION
Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, Omnam Group, announces the opening of The Lake Como EDITION; a highly anticipated luxury hotel property set on the western shores of Lake Como, Italy. Acquired in late 2021, by Bain Capital and Omnam under a fund managed by Kryalos SGR and operating under Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels brand, the hotel … [Read more...]
Francis Hotel in Bath Unveils £14 Million Transformation
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI The Francis Hotel in Bath has officially opened its new spa, marking the final phase of the hotel’s £14 million reimagination of one of the city’s most iconic and historic Georgian hotels. The opening comes just days after the hotel was named in the Sunday Times top 50 places to stay in the UK in 2026. Located on Queen Square, Bath’s … [Read more...]
Boutique Hotel Alhambra Introduces a Butler Service from May 2026
Boutique Hotel Alhambra, part of Lošinj Hotels & Villas on Lošinj Island, Croatia, is launching its brand-new exclusive Butler Service for guests staying in the hotel’s luxurious suites. A proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso, the property is elevating its level of personalised hospitality to whole new heights ahead of its re-opening for the season … [Read more...]
Clermont Hotel Group Recognised as a Top 10 UK Best Workplace
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has been recognised as one of the top UK best places to work on the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces list which was announced by Great Place To Work UK. CHG jumped to 8th in the Best Workplaces List this year in the super-large company category after its team, responded anonymously to a Trust Index survey. CHG were … [Read more...]
Northern Lights to Illuminate Printworks’ Digital Ceiling for Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Printworks Manchester is marking this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March) with a series of new operational initiatives designed for a more inclusive and sensory-friendly environment. Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference*, highlighting the importance of celebrating, raising awareness and accommodating neurodiverse … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey Announces Chef Partnership with Claridge’s Simon Attridge
BaxterStorey has announced a new chef partnership with Simon Attridge, Culinary Director at Claridge’s. Attridge has led the culinary direction at Claridge’s since 2023, overseeing operations across all outlets at the Iconic Mayfair hotel. Prior to that, Attridge has worked for some of the biggest names in the sector, including The Gleneagles Hotel, where he won the … [Read more...]
Olive Dining Provides Weekly Ramadan Hampers for Second Year Running
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club School caterer Olive Dining has shown its support for the religious festival of Ramadan for another year, through its provision of food hampers during the holy month. For 2026, the family-run business is offering a new and improved range of recipes and dishes every single week, designed to support those students and … [Read more...]
Careys Manor Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in the New Forest has expanded its senior leadership team, appointing Mandy Walker as Director of Sales and promoting Frances Trowbridge-Moore to Spa Manager. Bringing more than two decades of hospitality sales experience, Mandy will spearhead the hotel’s sales strategy, drive growth and strengthen brand … [Read more...]
Famous Liverpool Site Wavertree Town Hall to Open Again This Spring
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Set on Wavertree High Street, Wavertree Town Hall in Liverpool has been a local landmark for over 150 years and the famous site will be opening once again this Spring, under new ownership. The restaurant, bar and function space closed its doors last October, 2025, under the previous management and thankfully … [Read more...]
Laros Expands into Manchester with Permanent Kitchen Takeover at The Little B
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Laros, the popular authentic Greek street food brand known across Liverpool for its flavour-packed gyros and traditional dishes, has announced its latest expansion with a new kitchen takeover at The Little B in Sale, marking the brand’s first move into Greater Manchester with a customer facing space. Officially … [Read more...]
Auntie Anne’s Uk&I Unveils Plans to Open 10 Stores In 2026 Amid Rising Demand for Treats-To-Go
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Auntie Anne’s, the leading soft pretzel and food-to-go franchise in the UK, is pleased to share its results for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, with system sales up 14% to £15.2m. Alongside this, the Group has announced its plans to open 10 sites in 2025, as part of plans to scale to 100 sites by 2030. Auntie … [Read more...]
