All news articles for March 2022

Minor International prepares action against Jeremy King

Minor International prepares action against Jeremy King

By Restaurant

Corbin & King investor Minor International is preparing two further legal cases involving restaurateur Jeremy King, in the latest development in the battle for control over the London-based restaurant group.

Sommelier Sarah Wright on her wine list at The Mulwray in Soho

Uncorked: Sarah Wright

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at The Mulwray on presiding over one of London’s most eclectic lists and why the concept of Old World versus New World wine should be ditched.

How I Got Here with Paul van Zyl owner of The Conduit and Warehouse in London's Covent Garden

How I Got Here: Paul van Zyl

By James McAllister

The owner of The Conduit and Warehouse in London's Covent Garden on working with Archbishop Desmond Tutu as executive secretary of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the need for solidarity and collaboration within hospitality.

Honey & Co restaurant moves to Bloomsbury

Honey & Co moves to Bloomsbury

By Joe Lutrario

Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer have found a new home for their Honey & Co Middle Eastern restaurant on Bloomsbury’s Lamb's Conduit Street.

LOKE integrates with Deliverect

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LOKE integrates with Deliverect

By LOKE and Deliverect

All-in-one personalisation engine LOKE has partnered with integration specialist Deliverect.

Latest job moves in hospitality

People on the move: March 2022

By Joe Lutrario

This month's job moves includes a new executive pastry chef for Nathan Outlaw's restaurant group and a new global COO for German Doner Kebab.

Jamie Oliver scrambles to pull out of Russia

Jamie Oliver scrambles to pull out of Russia

By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver is scrambling to shut his Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Russia as he joins a rush of Western companies suspending operations in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Top hospitality news stories International Women's Day, Arcade Food Hall

Friday Five: the week's top news stories

By Joe Lutrario

This week's best-read hospitality stories include chefs and restaurateurs marking International Women's Day and JKS Restaurant's eagerly awaited relaunch of Arcade Food Theatre.

 Michelle Trusselle executive chef at 30 Euston Square

Flash-grilled: Michelle Trusselle

By James McAllister

The executive chef at 30 Euston Square on looking up to Simon Rogan, being dispassionate about asparagus, and her highly-tuned detective skills.

Images: Steven Joyce

Latest opening: Richoux

By James McAllister

Former Moor Hall chefs Jamie Butler and Lewis Spencer have resurrected London’s century-old Richoux brand and reopened the doors of its restaurant in Piccadilly.

 Kensington’s Kitchen W8 has launched a limited-edition wines by the glass series serving wines from top producers at cost price

Uncorked: Charlotte Prescot

By Stefan Chomka

The general manager and sommelier at Kensington’s Kitchen W8, which has just launched a limited-edition wines by the glass series serving wines from top producers at cost price.

What is the value of the UK's food to go sector?

Food to go sector to reach £23bn by 2025

By Georgi Gyton

The value of the UK food to go sector is expected to reach £23bn by 2025, driven by accelerated physical expansion, new product development and growth in channels such as delivery, according to Lumina Intelligence.

Keeping VAT at 12.5% is vital, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls tells Government

Keeping VAT at 12.5% is vital, UKHospitality tells Government

By James McAllister

UKHospitality has told a Government select committee that keeping VAT at 12.5% is vital to the sector, describing it as the only industry in a position to deliver post-pandemic jobs, growth and investment at speed.

JKS Restaurants to finally open Arcade Food Hall next month

JKS Restaurants to finally open Arcade Food Hall next month

By Joe Lutrario

JKS Restaurants looks set to open Arcade Food Hall next month following the announcement of a new partnership with chef and Asian ingredient expert Luke Farrell, which will see him create two new concepts at the central London venue.

How I Got Here with Lynsey Harley founder and CEO of speciality coffee roaster Modern Standard Coffee

How I Got Here: Lynsey Harley

By James McAllister

The founder and CEO of speciality coffee roaster Modern Standard Coffee on building her career, holidays in Japan, and the importance of being visible to customers.

Itaku Italian-Japanese restaurant London

Latest opening: Itaku

By Joe Lutrario

French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini has made his London debut with an Italian-Japanese restaurant on Great Portland Street.

High street chains McDonald's, Starbucks and Pizza Hut pause business in Russia following boycott threats

High street chains pause business in Russia

By James McAllister

High street hospitality chains including McDonald's, Starbucks and Pizza Hut have announced they will pause business in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Image: wildwoodrestaurants.co.uk

Tasty to open five or six restaurants this year

By Restaurant

The company behind the Wildwood and Dim T restaurant brands plans to open five or six new restaurants this year as well as renew its focus on delivery and takeaway.

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