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Andrew Clarke: "We are forever talking about sustainable food, let’s not forget sustainable chefs"

The St Leonards chef on dealing with depression, addiction and why his new mental health campaign is so important for the industry.

Deliveroo to face inquiry into its pay and working conditions

A Parliamentary inquiry is being launched into pay and working conditions for couriers at food delivery service Deliveroo.

The Alchemist to launch new concept and expand in London

All-day restaurant and bar group The Alchemist is to launch a new concept and invest almost £3m in two further London openings.

ETM Group to enter the grab'n'go market with upcoming London Bridge opening

The hospitality group will launch Redwood next year, offering an all-day brasserie-style menu alongside grab’n’go options which will be available from a service hatch.

Auction Against Hunger line up announced

On Saturday 22 July Auction Against Hunger will see Borough Market play host to a large and eclectic line up of chefs and restaurants.

The Weekender Interview: Nathan Outlaw

Originally from Kent, Outlaw worked for a string of high profile chefs including Eric Chavot and Rick Stein before striking out on his own in the south west. He now runs five fish-focused restaurants including his flagship two-star in Cornwall - which...

Michelin Guides' director steps down for luxury hotel role

Michael Ellis, the international director of the Michelin Guides, is to step down after seven years in September.

A spin-off version of The Wolseley is set to launch in Bicester

Corbin & King is to launch a spin-off version of its Piccadilly institution The Wolseley at Bicester Village.

Marianne Lumb to move on from her eponymous restaurant

Marianne Lumb is to leave her eponymous Notting Hill restaurant after five years, the chef announced on Saturday Kitchen this weekend.

Getting noticed: Five tips for working with influencers on a restaurant launch

Social media influencers are increasingly part of a restaurant’s launch strategy, but how can operators maximise exposure and ensure their new venue gets noticed? Kevin Gessay, managing director, UK, of marketing agency PMK-BNC, shares his tips on how...

Tom Kerridge reveals details of first London restaurant

Chef Tom Kerridge has revealed further details of his upcoming debut London restaurant.

Gauthier Soho to go vegan

French fine dining restaurant Gauthier Soho will become a completely vegan restaurant within 18 months to two years, according to its chef-patron Alexis Gauthier.

Latest opening: Fhior

Scott Smith and his wife Laura have launched a modern Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh

Adam Handling to move The Frog E1 for largest project yet

Chef Adam Handling is to move his Shoreditch restaurant The Frog E1 to a new site that will be his largest project yet.

Union wins first round of Deliveroo high court employment challenge

The UK High Court has granted a workers’ union permission to challenge Deliveroo’s opposition to its riders right to collective bargaining.

McDonald's to phase out plastic straws in UK restaurants

McDonald’s is to stop using plastic straws in all its UK and Ireland restaurants after nearly 500,000 people signed a petition asking the company to remove them.

Wahaca introduces new dishes based on diner feedback

Wahaca is to revamp its menu with dishes chosen based on diner feedback from its Shoreditch Test Kitchen.

Yen Burger chooses Borough for UK debut

Asian inspired burger restaurant Yen Burger is launching in London’s Borough this summer.

Alain Ducasse to open first UK chocolate shop

Renowned French chef Alain Ducasse is to open his first UK chocolate shop this year.

Harts Group smashes £750k crowdfund for biggest Barrafina yet

Harts Group has raised more than double its £750,000 crowdfunding target to open its fourth Barrafina restaurant in London.

Foie gras imports could be banned after Brexit

UK restaurants could be forced to take foie gras off the menu following a potential crack down on imports after Brexit, a minister has suggested.

The Lowdown: World Cup 2018

Today kicks off the World Cup 2018, and the hospitality industry is rising to the occasion.

The Kiln team on winning the National Restaurant Awards

We caught up with Ben Chapman, Nick Molyviatis, Luke Pyper and Brian Hannon at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards shortly after Kiln was named the best restaurant in the country.

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