All news articles for January 2016

Christine Harris with operations director Charles Harris

CD Pub Co acquires fourth pub

By Emma Eversham

Warwickshire-based gastropub operator CD Pub Co has acquired its fourth pub - the Old Chequers Inn in Crowle.

The last two weeks of the festive period were the most profitable for chain restaurants and pubs

Last minute festive boost for restaurant and pub chains

By Emma Eversham

Sales at some of the UK’s largest restaurant and pub chains benefited from a last minute flurry of visits in the last two weeks of the festive season according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

NHS to slap sugar tax on hospital cafes

NHS to slap sugar tax on hospital cafes

By Sophie Witts

The NHS is to become the first public body to impose a sugar tax on food sold in cafes and vending machines, the service’s head has revealed.

Michelin chef backs sugary drinks tax

Michelin chef backs sugary drinks tax

By Sophie Witts

Andrew Fairlie – chef at the eponymous two Michelin-starred restaurant at Gleneagles - has backed calls for a tax on sugary drinks in Scotland.

Peter Sanchez-Iglesias on the new-look Casamia

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Peter Sanchez-Iglesias on the new-look Casamia

By Joe Lutrario

The chef behind Casamia lost older brother and business partner Jonray to cancer late last year but their plan to move the Michelin-starred restaurant from Westbury-on-Trym to central Bristol is going ahead. 

EasyHotel plans Ipswich hotel

EasyHotel plans Ipswich hotel

By Emma Eversham

'Super budget' hotel operator EasyHotel is planning to open a hotel in Ipswich after conditionally acquiring a former nightclub. 

Green Hotelier Awards open for entries

Green Hotelier Awards open for entries

By Liam Garrahan

The Green Hoteliers Awards 2016 are now open for entries, with the aim of finding the world’s most environmentally friendly hotels.

BHA boss slams 'dangerous' Airbnb

BHA boss slams 'dangerous' Airbnb

By Sophie Witts

Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has slammed Airbnb for allowing its users to run potentially dangerous ‘pseudo hotels’ exempt from fire, food and health regulations.

Joe Allen owners Lawrence Hartley and Tim Healy

Joe Allen owners plan 'collection' of Mustard restaurants

By Mark Wingett

Lawrence Hartley and Tim Healy, the owners of Joe Allen in Covent Garden, are planning a 'collection' of restaurants under new 'British brasserie' concept Mustard after securing a first site for the new venture in Brook Green, west...

First Look: Inamo Covent Garden

First Look: Inamo Covent Garden

By Sophie Witts and Liam Garrahan

Tech-driven restaurant Inamo re-located its St James's site to Covent Garden last week and BigHospitality was one of the first to see it.

Jackson & Rye is now under the ownership of Cote

Cote buys Jackson & Rye and Limeyard

By Mark Wingett

Cote, the BC Partners ­backed group, has acquired Jackson & Rye and Limeyard from Richard Caring for an undisclosed sum, with plans to roll out both fledgling concepts.

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How to safeguard your hospitality business against flooding

By Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones, a partner at law firm Weightmans, advises owners of restaurants, hotels and pubs on how to protect their businesses from flooding and gives tips on what to do if you have been affected. 

Business Profile: Rossopomodoro

Business Profile: Rossopomodoro

By Joe Lutrario

After an underwhelming start in the UK, in the hands of Handley Amos, Neapolitan pizza chain Rossopomodoro has begun to expand steadily thanks to a menu overhaul and a forward-thinking link-up with John Lewis.

Feathers Inn pub to switch to five-day week

Feathers Inn pub to switch to five-day week

By Liam Garrahan

The Feathers Inn pub in Hedley, Northumberland, is to follow in the footsteps of Michelin-starred kitchens by switching to a shorter working week to offer staff a better work-life balance.

Chef Simon Hulstone on running a seasonal hospitality business

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Chef Simon Hulstone on running a seasonal hospitality business

By Emma Eversham

Simon Hulstone is chef-owner of The Elephant restaurant in Torquay. Last year his family acquired tea room Burridge’s, also in the town. Here he talks about the challenges of running seasonal hospitality businesses and how he has been impacted by the...

BHA releases statement on Channel 4 programme

BHA releases statement on Channel 4 programme

By Liam Garrahan

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released a statement in response to Tricks of the Restaurant Trade, to offer guidance on cooking medium/medium rare burgers.