All news articles for February 01, 2016

The Blues Kitchen and Pizza Pilgrims to collaborate

01-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Blues Kitchen and Pizza Pilgrims have announced a collaboration that will last over February and March.

Michelin Guide France 2016: Gordon Ramsay loses Versailles star

01-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Gordon Ramsay has both gained and lost a star in this year’s French Michelin Guide, which saw 54 new stars awarded overall.

London’s Jazz Café to be renovated by new owners

01-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

London’s iconic Jazz Café has temporarily closed its doors for refurbishment and alterations, following its purchase by nightlife company The Columbo Group.

Hospitality Openings: December 2015 & January 2016

01-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality rounds up the biggest openings from December 2015 and January 2016, including House of Ho, Grain Store, Farmstand and Hilton.

Liverpool takes action to tackle hospitality skills shortages

01-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Young people in Liverpool are to take part in a Visitor Economy Week designed to tackle skills shortages in the city’s booming hospitality sector.

Second London Sushisamba to open in Covent Garden

01-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Samba Brands Management, the owner of Sushisamba and Duck & Waffle, has announced plans to open a second London Sushisamba restaurant - in Covent Garden. 

Welcome Break to pay ALL staff National Living Wage

01-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Motorway service operator Welcome Break has said it will pay all its employees the National Living Wage from 1 April, regardless of their age to help 'attract the best people'. 

Ex-Duck & Waffle chef to head kitchen at new Fuller’s pub

01-Feb-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A chef who previously worked at acclaimed London eatery Duck & Waffle has taken on the role of head chef at new Fuller’s pub the Sail Loft, Greenwich. 

Moroccan restaurant Zayane opening in London

01-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Zayane, a modern Moroccan restaurant, is launching on Golborne Road, London, this month, with former Thackerays and The Ivy chef, Chris Bower, leading the kitchen brigade.

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to value your hospitality business correctly

01-Feb-2016 By Darren Seward

Darren Seward, hospitality specialist at commercial insurer, NFU Mutual, discusses the importance of valuing the business assets of a pub, hotel and restaurant correctly.