The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal has announced it will continue with training students in the kitchen and restaurant on Thursday 12th August. Welcoming diners back to the restaurant for the first time since the pandemic began. The team have created a delicious summer menu featuring seasonal dishes with local ingredients and are looking forward to serving diners … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers unveil their sustainable catering equipment programme
Established in 1898 Mitchells & Butlers operates circa 1,700 restaurants and pubs across the UK. The company runs many well-known brands such as All Bar One, Harvester, and Toby Carvery serving 435 million drinks and 135 million meals a year, food representing 50% of group sales. Each year the company makes circa 250 investments in refurbishments and new kitchens, leading … [Read more...]
Julia and Hans Rausing Trust announce £6 million commitment to The Clink Charity
The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, a charitable fund supporting organisations and initiatives that provide benefit to society in the UK, have made a 3 year 6 million commitment to fund The Clink Charity aiding the further roll out The Clink Kitchens. The Clink Kitchens is the latest programme developed by The Clink Charity as part of their Clink Integrated Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Arts welcomes London’s Spanish chef José Pizarro’s conviviality
London’s Spanish chef José Pizarro, owner of the José Pizarro group of restaurants, pubs and tapas bars is opening two restaurants at what he describes as “London’s most precious and prestigious art space”, the Royal Academy of Arts. In what is José’s first foray into central London, and to celebrate ten years since he first opened the doors at José on Bermondsey Street, the … [Read more...]
Free tacos at Taco Bell restaurants to celebrate England’s arrival at the Euro 2020 finals
Taco Bell UK have today announced it will reward fans across the UK with free Crunchy Tacos to celebrate Gareth Southgate’s England team making their way to the Euro 2020 finals tomorrow. To take the celebrations up another notch, the Mexican-inspired restaurant will honour one of the country’s youngest stars by renaming its Wembley restaurant Taco Bellingham. Gino … [Read more...]
Government considering a U-turn on Covid passports to hospitality in autumn
Despite reports government had ditched all ideas of Covid passports it has emerged that an imminent U-turn in the autumn will require restaurant and pub goers to produce one. National media are now saying that government is focusing the potential requirement for passports squarely on hospitality venues including pubs, bars and restaurants. In advance of an anticipated … [Read more...]
VAT reduction savings passed on to restaurant team
Southern Wind Group, the team behind South American rodizio brand Fazenda, is rewarding all team members with an ongoing 10% pay bonus, passing on savings from the government VAT reduction to the people pursuing careers in one of the hardest hit industries by COVID-19. As part of Westminster’s support package for hospitality, VAT rates were cut to 5% on food and non-alcoholic … [Read more...]
David Moore: We’ll survive but I fear many others will not…
The people and skills crisis in hospitality is now impacting with ever more affect as the recruitment pool is not growing in line with human resource requirements for reopening. David Moore, founder of one of London’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurants, Pied à Terre, has made the difficult decision to close for lunch until further notice due to recruitment problems … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s reputation dealt another hammer blow by the Kitchin Group
Hospitality’s reputation as a fit and decent place to work was dealt a hammer blow on Saturday when The Times and many other mainstream media reported on accusations laid at the table of restaurateur and chef Tom Kitchin. Twelve former employees of the Kitchin Group in communication with The Times journalist Gabriella Bennett told her how they experienced sexual harassment, … [Read more...]
Tom Kitchin feeds anti-hospitality perceptions via claims of bullying and sexual harassment
As hospitality businesses continue to battle with acute people and skills shortages, encouraging more people to look at developing their career’s within hospitality is one tactic being deployed. Campaigns of this type aim to change perceptions of long hours, poor pay, and poor conditions. Thankfully there are a great many hospitality businesses that are model … [Read more...]
Brigade appoints Ramalho as new GM
Brigade Bar + Kitchen, a social enterprise restaurant specialising in live-fire cooking, has appointed Doni Ramalho as its new general manager. A seasoned front of house professional who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, Ramalho will oversee operations and marketing at the London Bridge based restaurant. As part of his role, he will also work closely … [Read more...]
D&D London launches Summer School in aim to boost recruitment
D&D London have announced the launch of its Summer School, a paid training programme that aims to secure employment for people with little or no previous experience looking to enter the hospitality industry. The inaugural Summer School will take place during the week commencing 5th July and will see 30 participants take part. If successful, the initiative will be continued … [Read more...]
New openings on the King’s Road adds to mix attracting return of footfall
Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of two new independent dining concepts to the King’s Road, coinciding with the reopening of 100% of the estate’s restaurants, bars and cafés since the easing of indoor hospitality restrictions. New Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, Nakanojo, is to make its debut with a flagship site at 356 – 360 King’s Road, while wine specialist, … [Read more...]
D&D London announce Haugen opening in Stratford
D&D London have announced details of the launch of its restaurant in Stratford, East London called Haugen to open in September 2021. An all-day dining brasserie, restaurant, deli, outdoor terraces and rooftop bar, Haugen will serve food taking inspiration from Alpine dining in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The menu will feature modern versions of classic Alpine … [Read more...]
Cyrus Todiwala follows in the footsteps of Albert Roux as Group Chef Ambassador for The Clink Charity
Chef and restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL has been appointed Group Chef Ambassador for The Clink Charity, following in the footsteps of Albert Roux OBE KFO who previously held the post. Todiwala is a long-time supporter of The Clink Charity’s work in reducing reoffending. He previously held the post of chef ambassador for The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton, … [Read more...]
