Valor Hospitality has been recognised for its workplace excellence at IHG’s UK and Ireland Impact Awards. At a ceremony on 21st April, it received the Inclusion and Impact award for its delivery of initiatives that embed diversity, equity, wellbeing and talent development into IHG’s hotels. The hospitality management company operates 28 hotels across the UK and Ireland … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2026
Stop Hunger Foundation Announce New Funding Grants to Tackle Food Insecurity Across the UK & Ireland
Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation, an independent and UK-registered charity, has announced the funding grants to date this year which total around £400,000. Receiving grants are nine charities and projects which support the Foundation’s mission to sustainably break the cycle of food insecurity in communities across the UK and Ireland. Grant giving is a key element of the … [Read more...]
Houston & Hawkes Appoints Alex Kristall as Commercial Director
Independent B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has appointed Alex Kristall as commercial director, further strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues its sustained growth. Kristall joined in April and will report to co-founders Simon Houston and Dave Hawkes. In the newly created role, she will focus on developing client partnerships, supporting new … [Read more...]
Restaurant Isca Launches at Borde Hill this May
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Isca at Borde Hill will launch this May 2026, bringing joyful seasonal dining to Sussex. Set within a striking new glasshouse overlooking the reimagined Walled Kitchen Garden, Restaurant Isca draws on the biodynamic garden for both inspiration and ingredients, with dishes shaped by produce grown and harvested across … [Read more...]
Juniper Ventures Launches New Report on Primary School Catering
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Juniper Ventures new report - School Catering at a Crossroads - explores the pressures facing primary school catering and how to navigate them to deliver food that works. The report draws on research carried out by Juniper Ventures of 100 schools and combines school leader interviews and wider sector research to … [Read more...]
Six by Nico Merchant City Awarded Prestigious AA Rosette
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Six by Nico Merchant City is proud to announce it has been awarded 1 AA Rosette, recognising culinary excellence and elevating its position within Glasgow’s vibrant dining scene. Founded by acclaimed Glasgow chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico has built a reputation for redefining accessible fine dining through … [Read more...]
Nando’s UK&I Opens 500th Restaurant Nando’s Leatherhead Opens
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Nando’s UK & Ireland opens its 500th restaurant in Leatherhead, Surrey. The restaurant brand is recognising this milestone with the unveiling of a PERi-Red Plaque on the building and a free giveaway of bespoke PERi-PERi sauce bottles to the first 500 customers. Since opening in the UK in 1992 [first restaurant … [Read more...]
Prize by Radisson Opens First Hotel in Poland – Right in the Heart of Gdańsk
There's a new place to stay in the center of Gdańsk – and it's inspired by the way people actually travel today. Prize by Radisson has just opened its first hotel in Poland Prize by Radisson, Gdańsk: 125 rooms on Żabi Kruk Street, 300 meters from the Motława River, in one of the Baltic's most walkable and culturally rich cities. The opening marks the entry of Radisson … [Read more...]
Howies Unveils Refresh to Mark 36th Anniversary
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club As Howies celebrates 36 years in Edinburgh, the family-run restaurant group is reflecting not only on its history, but on the values that have kept it relevant in a city that has changed significantly over that time. The milestone comes as Scotts Kitchen, the group’s more contemporary venue on Victoria Terrace, unveils … [Read more...]
Pied à Terre, 35 years on stage delivering the art of lunch
A friend of mine, who loves her food, attributed ‘the art of lunch’ to summarise one of her recent dining excursions. Our conversation was not about Pied à Terre but led to it. When she realised I had never eaten there, she introduced me to David Moore, as if correcting an omission. Having now been, I understand why. As you approach Pied à Terre on Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street … [Read more...]
East Riding College Student Wins Prestigious International Culinary
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club A talented student from East Riding College, part of the TEC Partnership, has claimed first place in a prestigious international culinary competition held in Venice, Italy. Ruby Goodens, a Level 2 Hospitality student based at the college’s Bridlington campus, was crowned winner of the Combi Guru Challenge, a … [Read more...]
Philip Harrison Steps Down After 37 Years
After a distinguished 37-year career at Harrison and almost 50 years in the industry, Philip Harrison - widely regarded as a leading figure in the hospitality design world - has announced he has stepped down from day-to-day involvement in his eponymous design consultancy, Harrison. A pioneering figure in the sector, Philip has built a reputation for helping shape some the most … [Read more...]
YouMeSushi to Open in Islington and Names Three More Sites Set to Open within Weeks
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club YouMeSushi is to open in Upper Street, The Angel, Islington in May. The growing fresh sushi franchise has also confirmed it’s set to open in Canterbury, Wandsworth and Milton Keynes in the coming weeks. Tim Circus, Franchise Development Director, said: “Our new Islington store will be thoughtfully designed to … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson Blu Hotel Sinaia Cota 1400, Expanding Its Resort Footprint in Romania
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel Sinaia COTA 1400, a fully refurbishe hotel in one of Romania’s most iconic year-round destinations. Scheduled to open in summer 2026, the hotel will strengthen the Group’s presence in the region and will mark its first collaboration with local partner Premier Hospitality. Set 1,400 meters above … [Read more...]
Booker Backs the No and Low Opportunity as May Bank Holidays Signal Peak Demand for Non-Alcoholic Serves
With two May bank holidays on the horizon and consumer demand for no and low alcohol drinks continuing to build, Booker is encouraging hospitality operators to capitalise on one of the fastest-growing revenue opportunities of 2026. The UK no and low alcohol drinks market is forecast to reach £800 million by 2028, and with 17% of consumers having already purchased … [Read more...]
