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Industry pays tribute to Gerard Basset after he loses battles with cancer

Industry pays tribute to Gerard Basset after he loses battles with cancer

The restaurant and wine worlds have paid tribute to Master of Wine and Hotel du Vin co-founder Gerard Basset who lost his battle with cancer today (16 January).

Latest opening: Farzi Café

London's latest high-profile Indian restaurant launch offers a modern yet authentic take on subcontinental cuisine.

London tapas bar launches crowdfund for second restaurant

London wine and tapas bar L’Oculto has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the opening of a restaurant and wine bar in Brockley.

Why it's time to resolve the hospitality industry's pay dispute

Despite the ever-deepening skills crisis, operators are reluctant to increase wages, even for head chefs. That must change.

Pachamama extends Yiu Fat Noodle crowdfunding campaign

The Pachamama restaurant group has extended the crowdfunding deadline for its first Chinese-style restaurant, Yiu Fat Noodle.

The Treby Arms closes over a year after losing Michelin star

The Treby Arms gastropub in Devon has closed just over a year after it lost its Michelin star.

Original Ed's Easy Diner to reopen as Slim Chickens

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has closed the original Ed’s Easy Diner restaurant in London’s Soho and will reopen it under the Slim Chickens brand next month.

Zero heroes: 10 booze-free drinks to raise your Dry January game

One in three people aged 16-24 never drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out for a good time. Here’s 10 drinks to keep their pub high this Dry January.

Kent's Chapter One to reopen next month with a more modern approach

Chef-patron Andrew McLeish’s restaurant Chapter One is re-launching next month following a six-figure refurbishment.

What to expect at The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show 2019

The Foodservice Show and The Professional Kitchen Show are returning to NEC Birmingham on 22-23 January.

Franck Desains on Mariage Frères' London tea emporium and restaurant

The deputy managing director of high-end French tea company Mariage Frères on the group's recently launched London flagship.

The Culpeper team to double up with the opening of The Buxton

The team behind popular Shoreditch pub and restaurant with rooms The Culpeper is to open a second, similar, venture nearby in the capital.

Hampshire restaurant at centre of pink burger row closes

The Southsea restaurant at the centre of a row over pink burgers has closed its doors after running out of cash to pay its legal bills.

Brasserie Bar Co to pay for 'settled status' for EU staff

Raymond Blanc’s Brasserie Bar Co restaurant group is to pay for its non-British EU employees to apply for ‘settled-status’ in the UK after Brexit.

Chef José Pizarro to open Surrey pub

Spanish chef José Pizarro has announced he is to open a pub with rooms in Surrey this March.

What would chefs like to see happen in the hospitality industry in 2019?

You heard their predictions for the year, but what would chefs actually like to happen in 2019?

Shaun Rankin and Grantley Hall partner on fine dining restaurant

Chef Shaun Rankin is to open a fine dining restaurant at the upcoming Grantley Hall country house hotel in North Yorkshire.

Edinburgh's Söderberg group to make London debut

Edinburgh café and bakery group Söderberg is to open its first London site, in Soho, this month.

Flat Iron receives £5m funding towards expansion

Steak restaurant chain Flat Iron has received a £5m funding package from alternative lender ThinCats.

Leon's Tuk Shop will not return

Leon has said it has no plans to revive its much-touted Thai pop-up Tuk Shop, BigHospitality's sister website MCA has learnt.

Flash-grilled: Robin Freeman

The Gothenburg-born Ekte chef on his pet hates in the kitchen and which industry figure he most admires.

Chris Simpson leaves Gidleigh Park

Chris Simpson has left high profile Devon hotel Gidleigh Park after one year behind the stove.

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