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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal chef stagiaire

The secret stagiaire: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Our saucing stagiaire learns by degrees at Heston Blumenthal and Ashley Palmer-Watt’s recently reopened restaurant, and resists the temptation to jot down any of the kitchen’s ‘top secret’ recipes.

Brian Hughson named head chef at 20 Stories Manchester

Brian Hughson is the new head chef at D&D London’s 20 Stories restaurant in Manchester.

Market Halls' new concept could roll out across the UK

Market Halls will launch a new casual dining experience for out-of-town shopping centres this spring, which could be rolled out across the UK.

Big Mamma Group: "We're probably the least Brexit-compatible restaurant in the UK"

Big Mamma Group’s inaugural launch in London this Friday is either “extremely brave or extremely stupid”, one of the co-founders has admitted.

A third of diners admit to being no-shows in restaurants

Just over a third of UK diners say they have failed to turn up for a reservation without telling the restaurant, according to research from OpenTable.

Brighton & Hove's Cin Cin wants to grow to five locations

Cin Cin owner David Toscano has revealed ambitions to open five restaurants.

Northcote sold to Stafford London owner Britannia Hospitality

Britannia Hospitality has bought Northcote Hotel and its associated businesses in Blackburn for an undisclosed price.

Arc Inspirations set for Newcastle debut

Northern restaurant and bar operator Arc Inspirations is to open its debut site in Newcastle next month.

What's on at The Casual Dining Show 2019

The Casual Dining Show returns this month at it's new home at London's Excel.

Hitting the bottle: sector concerned about recycling proposals

New environmental initiatives to encourage recycling and reduce plastic pollution has heightened anxiety in the hospitality sector at a time when it is already battling with the uncertainties of Brexit.

Ei Group teams up with The Clink

Pub giant Ei Group has followed in the footsteps of Wahaca, Hawksmoor and The Cavendish by partnering with a charity that helps get former offenders into work.

Richard and Lindsey Johns announce new gastropub

Restaurateurs Richard and Lindsey Johns are to launch their latest gastropub in North Yorkshire later this year.

Team UK begins Bocuse d'Or 2021 bid with fundraising dinner

The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy will vie to end the UK’s repeated failure to land a top-three placing in the global culinary competition with a major fundraising drive next month.

My Million Pound Menu's Bubble& to open cafe bar

My Million Pound Menu contestants Bubble& will open a cafe bar at chef Atul Kochhar's Amersham restaurant Hawkyns later this month.

Flash-grilled: Kieren Steinborn-Busse

Kieren Steinborn-Busse is chef patron at the recently opened The Falcon in Hertfordshire. His CV includes stints with Marco Pierre White, Alain Ducasse and wine focused group Vinoteca.

D&D London targets young people with major recruitment drive

D&D London will launch an initiative to encourage young adults into hospitality later this month.

Giggling Squid appoints advisors to consider options

Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid has appointed advisors to explore options for its next stage of growth.

Pint Shop looking to trial smaller model after Oxford closure

Pint Shop is mulling a new smaller format for future expansion following the failure of its full-size Oxford branch.

US sandwich brand Jon Smith Subs targets 15 UK locations

The UK master franchisor of a Florida-headquartered sandwich brand that opened in London last month has revealed plans to open up to 15 sites in the next few years.

Latest opening: Jinli Central Cross

Chengdu-born restaurateur Yi Fei has opened his flagship restaurant in Chinatown's Central Cross development.

Carluccio’s to trial ‘formal’ evening service and ‘experimental’ menu

Carluccio’s is to use its restaurant in London’s Richmond as a test-bed for its £10m Fresca refurbishment programme following the conclusion of its Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) in December.

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Talking Tech with Kricket: Spice Exploration

Indian restaurant group Kricket kicks off this year’s Talking Tech series of profile articles created in conjunction with leading restaurant technology provider Tevalis, examining the behind the scenes systems that makes expanding hospitality groups tick