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Leon launches CVA proposal

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food chain Leon has served creditors with a two-year restructuring plan that will see the majority of its estate switch to a turnover-based rent model.

'Nowhere near enough' - PM pledges paltry one-off payment for wet-led pubs

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

The Prime Minister has announced that wet-led pubs forced to remain closed under Tier 2 and 3 restrictions will receive a paltry one-off grant payment of £1,000.

Book review: Wine From Another Galaxy

01-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew’s debut book is as refreshingly unpretentious as their two central London restaurants.

Caring Family Foundation pledges 80,000 meals to children this Christmas

01-Dec-2020 By BigHospitality

The Caring Family Foundation has launched a campaign that will provide 80,000 meals to children that are in danger of going hungry this Christmas.

Slapfish markets debut London site

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

US-founded fast casual seafood restaurant chain Slapfish has placed its only London site on the market.

Trade bodies call on Government to revamp alcohol duty system

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Two trade bodies have issued a joint call for the Government to revamp the alcohol duty system in order to boost businesses and deliver on the Government’s public health initiatives.

Bubala launches delivery-only offshoot Bubie

01-Dec-2020 By BigHospitality

The team behind vegetarian Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala in Shoreditch is to open a new delivery-only concept.

Pandemic takes toll on supply chain

01-Dec-2020 By Georgia Cronin

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused supply chain difficulties for more than nine in ten hospitality operators since they reopened in July, CGA and Prestige Purchasing has found.

Angelina team to launch Soho cocktail bar

01-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind Dalston-based Japanese-Italian restaurant ​Angelina are to launch a ‘playful’ cocktail and wine bar in Soho that will serve a concise menu of small dishes.

Alex Hall: “It’s about creating a culture for the future”

01-Dec-2020 By BigHospitality

The chef ambassador of FairKitchens discusses why chefs need to look after themselves - and each other - in this time of pandemic.

Gordon Ramsay lines up three openings in as many days with Street Burger launch

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay has confirmed the opening of his first Street Burger restaurant, which will launch this Thursday (3 December) at One New Change in the City of London.

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It's time to harness plant-based power

01-Dec-2020 By The Vegetarian Butcher

With more than one in five consumers cutting back on their meat consumption during lockdown, isn’t it time you shook up your menu to give it a more plant-based focus?

Caffè Nero rejects 'disruptive' EG bid in favour of CVA

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Caffè Nero has rejected a takeover bid from the billionaire brothers behind petrol forecourt business EG Group, choosing instead to press ahead with its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

Tomahawk restaurant group to make London debut on former Jamie Oliver Fifteen site

30-Nov-2020 By BigHospitality

Tomahawk restaurant group will open its debut restaurant in the capital at the start of next month in the site that was formerly home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen.

EG Group eyes Caffè Nero takeover

30-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

The billionaire brothers behind petrol forecourt business EG Group have made a bid to takeover Caffè Nero.