Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has ensured the wellbeing of all his London restaurant staff by agreeing to pay the salaries of all the restaurant team throughout the COVID-19 crisis. His generosity is irrespective of the length of time the crisis continues.Not only has Sheeran covered his team financially to see them through the crisis, he has additionally encouraged them … [Read more...]
All UK and Ireland McDonald’s to close tomorrow evening 7pm
McDonald’s has just made an announcement to its 80 million followers on Facebook that it is closing all branches of the restaurant empire across the UK and Ireland.Following the government announcement last Friday to escalate combating COVID-19, McDonald’s had already closed all seated areas throughout its chain. By 7pm tomorrow evening the drive through options will also … [Read more...]
Restaurants and pubs forced to close alongside measures to aid hospitality workers in crisis
Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon flanked by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and England's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries told all restaurants, pubs and cafes to close their doors to the public by end of business tonight.Nationwide closure from tonightAll venues where social gathering takes place including leisure centres, nightclubs, theatres, cinemas … [Read more...]
TGI Friday’s close all UK restaurants 9pm today
We have just received the following news from TGi Friday's UK CEO Robert B Cook. As with all other recent closures from COVID-19, we would like to wish all at TGI Friday's our very best wishes.Dear Fridays Guests,As the safety and welfare of our guests and teams is our number one priority and following the recent UK government advice to practice social distancing, we … [Read more...]
Prezzo restaurants close today during COVID-19 crisis
We have just received the following message from Karen Jones, Executive Chairman, Prezzo.“Today we will temporarily close our Prezzo restaurants during this COVID-19 crisis. We need to do this in order to protect the health of our teams, our customers and our local communities.“After the Government stated last Monday that people should avoid restaurants, it was always … [Read more...]
D&D London announced immediate temporary closure of all UK restaurants
Following Boris Johnson’s statement yesterday advising Londoners not to visit pubs, bars and restaurants in order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus, D&D London announced today the temporary closure of all its UK restaurants with effect from the close of business.Des Gunewardena, Chairman and CEO of D&D London commented: “We fully understand the need to play our … [Read more...]
Casual Dining postponed until 14 – 15 July 2020
Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Casual Dining organiser Diversified Communications UK has consulted with the industry and decided to postpone the event to 14 - 15 July 2020, at ExCeL London.Chris Brazier, Group Event Director of Diversified Communications UK, says: “Casual Dining is the single most important business event for many … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White becomes figurehead of charitable foundation
Marco Pierre White is to become the figurehead of a new charitable foundation that will help and support good causes within the communities where restaurants operate under his name. Called the Black and White Foundation, the organisation is now searching for what it plans will be a long line of UK-based beneficiaries which will benefit from a grant to support their … [Read more...]
Casual Dining 2020: Hospitality advice provided by some of the best in the business
Casual Dining 2020 will host over 60 speakers in three Keynote Theatres when it returns to ExCeL London on 25-26 March. With such high calibre speakers taking to the stage, Casual Dining wanted to ask some of them ahead of the show “What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?” “Don’t always sit in the same chair in your restaurant or pub, or park your car in the same space, … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays UK completes assembly of new executive team
TGI Fridays UK has completed the line-up of their new executive team to manage the UK business with the appointed Alan Clark to the post of Chief Financial Officer. The group executive team underwent several changes in late 2019/early 2020, led by the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, Robert B. Cook.Prior to joining TGI Fridays UK, Cook was CEO UK of Virgin Active. A … [Read more...]
Marcel Skiba and the IGNIV by Andreas Caminada team receive second Michelin star
Marcel Skibba and the IGNIV by Andreas Caminada team at Badrutt's Palace Hotel have been awarded by Michelin Guide Switzerland with a second star in recognition of the ‘culinary art’. The second star was awarded in Switzerland’s 2020 Michelin Guide applauding IGNIV’s innovative approach to regional cuisine.The first Michelin star was awarded only nine months after IGNIV at … [Read more...]
North of England sees plans for major new leisure destination attract leading restaurant brands
Plans to build the leading outlet shopping and leisure destination, Scotch Corner Designer Village, in the North of England have been unveiled, along with the first 23 brands to sign-up. The new destination is designed for shoppers to enjoy a wide range of food and drink options. Wagamama and Five Guys have already signed up to open 4,200 and 2,800 sq ft restaurants.Scotch … [Read more...]
Nico Simeone to open first London restaurant
Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone, is set to open his first London site this spring in London’s Fitzrovia. Located on Charlotte Street, Six by Nico is the first London project from Nico Simeone and his seventh opening in the UK. Simeone’s culinary narrative was first born in his native Glasgow and has expanded at a dynamic pace with sister restaurants now in Edinburgh, … [Read more...]
UK pubs & restaurants recognised at Casual Dining Awards 2020
Azzurri Group, wagamama, The Ivy Collection, Dishoom, Loungers, and The Alchemist have been named as the UK’s best pub, bar and restaurant operators at the Casual Dining Awards, which took place last night at the London Marriott Hotel, in Grosvenor Square. Vardo, Cahoots, New World Trading Co, Caravan, Nando’s, The Florist, Bill’s Restaurants, and Franco Manca, were among the … [Read more...]
