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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants plans 10 more UK openings by the summer

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is planning to open another 10 sites in the UK by the summer as the group pushes forward with an 'ambitious' expansion strategy.

Butchies heads to Earls Court for third permanent site

London-based gourmet fried chicken brand Butchies is to open its third bricks-and-mortar site next month on Kenway Road in Earls Court.

Chris Hill appointed executive chef at The Cadogan in Chelsea

Chris Hill has been appointed executive chef at The Cadogan in Chelsea where he will oversee operations at Adam Handling Chelsea restaurant and bar and Cadogan’s by Adam Handling.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Chef to Watch 2021 shortlist

Whether heading up a kitchen or opening their debut restaurant, this year’s shortlist of super-talented chefs are set for even greater things.

Dominic Lake and Rohit Chugh to launch izakaya on former Merchants Tavern site

Dominic Lake and Rohit Chugh are to launch an izakaya-inspired venue within the Shoreditch site that was once home to Merchants Tavern later this month.

The Dilly opens in London

Independent hotel The Dilly has opened in London's West End on the historic site previously operated by Marriott International as Le Méridien Piccadilly.

Mathew Sherry named head chef at The Balmoral’s Number One fine-dining restaurant

Mathew Sherry has been named as the new head chef at The Balmoral’s Number One fine-dining restaurant.

Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' campaign

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched a campaign to celebrate the capital's food scene and support the hospitality industry as it continues to unlock after the third national lockdown.

Madhu’s2Go begins rollout with debut Harvey Nichols restaurant

Indian restaurant Madhu’s2Go has opened on the fifth floor of Knightsbridge-based department store Harvey Nichols.

Rudy’s Vegan Diner opens flagship restaurant in Islington

Rudy’s Vegan Diner has opened its second restaurant, in Islington, as part of its plans to open three to four new venues in the next 12 months.

Chef Rishim Sachdeva to launch six-month residency for 'mostly vegan' restaurant concept Tendril

Former Chiltern Firehouse chef Rishim Sachdeva is to launch a six-month residency at The Sun & 13 Cantons pub in London's Soho for his 'mostly vegan' restaurant concept Tendril.

Toby Burrowes joins Zuma London as head chef

Former Elystan Street head chef Toby Burrowes is taking over the stoves of high-end, modern-Japanese restaurant Zuma in London's Knightsbridge.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards to return this July

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are making a return this year after a one-year break, with the awards ceremony being held on 19 July.

Vegan restaurant to launch at Knightsbridge's Urban Retreat

Former Vogue model Irina Linovich will open a plant-based restaurant within Knightsbridge wellness and beauty destination Urban Retreat early next month.

"An absolute disgrace" - anger as hospitality in Glasgow continues to face tougher restrictions

Hospitality businesses in Glasgow have reacted with anger at the decision to keep the city in Level 3 of Scotland's five-tier system of Coronavirus restrictions for at least another week.

Mark Hastings appointed GM of City Social

City Social has appointed former director of restaurants at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Mark Hastings as general manager.

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ETM founders to raise £4.3m for new London-based bar and restaurant venture

The founders of ETM Group are raising £4.3m to fund a new venture that will open a range of new bars in the capital as it comes out of lockdown.

Nearly a tenth of Britain's restaurants lost during pandemic

As indoor hospitality across much of the UK finally reopens, data from CGA and AlixPartners has revealed that more than 8,000 licensed premises have closed across Britain since March 2020.

Concern as Prime Minister casts doubt on further lifting of restrictions in June

UKHospitality has said it is vital that further financial support for businesses is forthcoming if there is a delay to the planned lifting of all Coronavirus restrictions on 21 June.

Flash-grilled: Elia Sebregondi

The head chef and co-owner at Italian restaurant and pasta workshop Officina 00 on giving respect to kitchen porters, his love of simplicity and a bitter first food memory.