All news articles for August 2015

What are legal tip policies?

Five tips for managing tips

By Emma Eversham

With tipping practices back in the spotlight, BigHospitality speaks to Lydia Christie, senior associate at law firm Howard Kennedy who suggests five ways restaurant groups can check that their policies are legal and fair. 

Ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth is opening a third Kurobuta venue

Kurobuta announces Harvey Nichols residency

By Sophie Witts

Ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth has announced that his Japanese restaurant concept Kurobuta will take up residency at Harvey Nichols’ Knightsbridge store later this year.

The Rugby World Cup is expected to be a money-driver for pubs, predicts the Greene King Leisure Tracker report

Pubs expecting Rugby World Cup boost

By Liam Garrahan

Pubs around the UK are expecting a boost in September as the Rugby World Cup kicks off, figures from Greene King demonstrate.

Jonray and Peter Sanchez-Iglesias who are taking their restaurant Casamia to the Bristol General Hospital development next year. Photo credit: John Arandhara-Blackwell.

Casamia to relocate to former Bristol General site

By Emma Eversham

Michelin-starred Bristol-based restaurant Casamia will relocate to a new site at the former Bristol General Hospital next year as it looks to ‘push its high standards to the next level’. 

How to move into event catering

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How to move into event catering

By Richard Groves

Richard Groves, group new business development director at Smart Group, gives tips on how chefs and restaurateurs can successfully move into event catering. 

Rob Davies has launched a kickstarter campaign to get his Vida Comida concept up and running

Vida Comida launches kickstarter funding campaign

By Michelle Perrett

A restaurateur has launched a Kickstarter funding campaign to raise £12,000 to fund improvements at the Swan in Sherborne, which he is opening as tapas restaurant Vida Comida on 28th August. 

The Speciality & Fine Food Fair is at London's Olympia from 6th to 8th September.

Speciality & Fine Food Fair preview

By Michelle Perrett

More than 750 artisan food and drink exhibitors will be showcasing at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at London's Olympia on 6th to 8th September.  

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How to create happiness in the workforce

By Saurav Chopra

Saurav Chopra, chief executive and co-founder of Perkbox discusses the importance of having happy employees and suggests ways to achieve a happy workforce.

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