All news articles for December 08, 2014

The art of the Chinese cleaver: a conversation with Ken Hom

08-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

On 28 November, the London-based School of Wok welcomed culinary legend Ken Hom for a special masterclass to celebrate the launch of its professional school, The Oriental Culinary Institute . BigHospitality caught up with Hom and School of Wok founder...

Banh Mi Bay opens third London site

08-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Vietnamese café and restaurant concept Banh Mi Bay has opened its third London site in St Paul’s, with plans to roll out the concept further.

All-day restaurant Portland set to launch in the New Year

08-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

Contemporary breakfast-to-dinner restaurant Portland will open its doors in London on 19 January.

New Italian wine bar opens in central London

08-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Italian wine bar and eatery Enoteca Rabezzana opened its first UK site in the City of London on 5 December.

Pizza Rossa launches second crowdfunding campaign

08-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Artisanal pizza-by-the-square-slice concept Pizza Rossa has launched a second crowdfunding campaign to raise £150,000 capital for further expansion.

Bright future for coffee shops

08-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

The coffee shop sector is expected to reach £16.5bn in turnover and 27,000 outlets by 2020, according to a report by World Coffee Portal.

Hospitality groups among Britain's fastest-growing firms

08-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Bill's, Inception Group, Ed's Easy Diner and Loungers were among the hospitality firms to make it on this year’s Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table – which ranks Britain’s fastest-growing private companies.

Wahaca eyes D/F Mexico expansion

08-Dec-2014 By Mark Wingett

Wahaca, the Capricorn Ventures-backed Mexican concept, is eyeing two further openings under its eponymous brand in London and more sites for its fledgling D/F Mexico format, according to our sister title M&C Report.