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Ei Group teams up with The Clink

19-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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.

Hitting the bottle: sector concerned about recycling proposals

19-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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.

Richard and Lindsey Johns announce new gastropub

18-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

D&D London targets young people with major recruitment drive

18-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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

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

18-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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

18-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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

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7 chocolate trends for restaurants

18-Feb-2019 By Patrick McGuigan

Raise your chocolate game in 2019 with these chocolate trends, including pour-and-melt puds and s'mores.

Giggling Squid appoints advisors to consider options

15-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

15-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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

Friday Five: the week's top news

15-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

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

US sandwich brand Jon Smith Subs targets 15 UK locations

15-Feb-2019 By Andrew Don

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.

Patisserie Holdings sells Baker & Spice for £2.5m

15-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

Patisserie Holdings has sold the Baker & Spice chain to rival cafe group Department of Coffee & Social Affairs for £2.5m.

Latest opening: Jinli Central Cross

15-Feb-2019 By Joe Lutrario

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

Flash-grilled: Kieren Steinborn-Busse

15-Feb-2019 By Joe Lutrario

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.

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

14-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

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.