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My Million Pound Menu contestant and Pomona head chef Ruth Hansom is one of the candidates vying to represent the UK at the next Bocuse d’Or global...

Flash-grilled: Ruth Hansom

Pomona head chef Ruth Hansom was recently announced as one of the four candidates vying to represent the UK at the next Bocuse d’Or global culinary competition.

Gold Service Scholarship 2020 sets entry date

The 2020 Gold Service Scholarship will open for entries on 2 September, it has been confirmed.

Cabana's London restaurants saved as administrators called in

Restaurateur Jamie Barber has bought five of his Cabana restaurants out of administration, but the group's remaining sites outside London have closed.

Darwin & Wallace set to open eighth site

Independent neighbourhood-style bar and restaurant group Darwin & Wallace is set to open its eighth London location, launching on the waterfront in Canary Wharf this October.

Paul Leonard to replace Kevin Tickle at The Forest Side

Paul Leonard is set to take the reins of the Michelin-starred Forest Side restaurant in Grasmere, Cumbria from November.

18 restaurants close per week as sector continues to feel the heat

Britain’s restaurant numbers have fallen for the sixth quarter in a row with restaurants closures now running at a net average of 18 per week.

Gather & Gather caterer sold to CH&CO

Contact caterer CH&CO has acquired Mitie Catering, the owner of Gather & Gather and Creativeevents.

No deal Brexit 'could wipe £5.4bn off the UK eating out market'

A no deal Brexit could wipe up to £5.4bn off the forecasted value of the UK’s eating out market, according to economic estimates by MCA Insight.

Friday Five: the week's top news

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Latest opening: Nutshell

A former Palomar chef serves up his take on Iranian cuisine in London's tourist hub.

New conference Drink Tank is on the search for innovative new products

Prospective drinks suppliers and innovative start-ups are being given the opportunity to pitch their concepts to key trade delegates as part of a new industry conference.

Craig Rogan to be executive head chef at Dakota Leeds

Craig Rogan, son of high-profile chef restaurateur Simon Rogan, has been named as executive head chef at the Dakota hotel in Leeds.

Eggslut is eyeing 10 locations across the UK in the coming years

US-based casual dining brand Eggslut is looking to open around 10 restaurants in the UK in the coming years following the launch of its debut UK site in London’s Notting Hill.

Adam White and Tom Cenci to relaunch Village East as Loyal Tavern

Adam White is relaunching his well-known Bermondsey venue Village East as Loyal Tavern in partnership with former Duck & Waffle executive chef Tom Cenci.

The Lowdown: Black Food Festival

Next month, London will play host to an international festival showcasing black foods from across the world.

Monty's Deli and Claw join Seven Dials lineup

Less than a month after it had to close its flagship Hoxton restaurant, Jewish deli specialists Monty’s Deli has confirmed it is to launch a further market site in London.

Humpit Hummus preparing to expand across UK and beyond

Humpit Hummus is to open four further sites as it prepares to expand outside of its Northern heartland for the first time and grow the brand both nationally and internationally.

NZ wine expert Mel Brown to open Brixton wine shop and bistro

New Zealand-born chef and new world wine expert Melanie Brown is to launch an all-day bistro and wine shop in Brixton later this year.

Galvin at Windows to rebrand bar offering

Mayfair’s Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows is to rebrand its skyline bar with a new name, new look, and a new menu.

Latest opening: Flor

James Lowe and John Ogier’s follow-up to Lyle’s is stripped back and buzzy with an accessibly priced menu that takes its cues from the buvettes of Paris and the pintxos bars of San Sebastián.

Black Bear Burger hunts down Brixton Village site

High profile street food operator Black Bear Burger has secured its first permanent restaurant space, in Brixton Village.

Bowl food concept Sow closes debut restaurant

Bowl food concept Sow has closed its debut London site after two months of trading.

National Restaurant Awards Explores: York

As part of a new series of food tours featuring venues on Restaurant magazine’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the UK, we head to gastronomic hotspot York to visit a trio of forward-thinking establishments.

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