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How to ensure your business follows best practice allergen procedures

21-May-2019 By Jamie Cartwright and Charlotte Healy

Public awareness of allergens has never been higher, but while we await the findings of the Government’s consultation on amending allergen labelling laws, what can restaurants do to mitigate the risks?

Jackson Berg and Natalia Ribbe to launch new restaurant in Kent

20-May-2019 By James McAllister

Former Xiringuito chef Jackson Berg is joining forces with Ladies of Restaurants founder Natalia Ribbe to launch a new concept at Dreamland Margate next month.

Industry warned HMRC will continue to target restaurants over tax evasion

20-May-2019 By James McAllister

Restaurant owners have been warned by accountancy firm BDO that HMRC is continuing to target the industry in a bid to crackdown on tax avoiders.

Semi-finalists chosen for National Chef of the Year 2020

20-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the 40 semi-finalists in the running to become National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) 2020

Rohit Chugh: "I want to develop ideas that challenge and excite me"

17-May-2019 By James McAllister

Rohit Chugh, former managing director of The Cinnamon Club and the founder of Roti Chai in Marylebone, has moved into the fast-casual sector with the opening of his third London restaurant Bambusa.

Flash-grilled: Simon Hulstone

17-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Hulstone is chef owner of The Elephant in Torquay, a Michelin starred restaurant overlooking the harbour. This year the restaurant is celebrating arts and culture through a series of lunches with creatives, starting with the theatre director Michael...

Latest opening: Monsieur Le Duck

17-May-2019 By James McAllister

The Gascon-inspired brand that originally appeared in a pop-up premises in Spitalfields, has spread its wings and opened a permanent site in the heart of Clerkenwell.

Friday Five: the week's top news

17-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Hackney restaurant to offer catering students hands-on experience

17-May-2019 By James McAllister

New City College (NCC) is to open a café and restaurant concept on its Hackney campus, offering catering students the opportunity to get a head start in the industry.

Byron hires chef Sophie Michell as food and drink director

17-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Byron has appointed chef and food writer Sophie Michell as its food and drink director as part of a fresh drive to rejuvenate the brand.

Pret a Manger poised to take a bite of rival Eat chain

17-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

Pret a Manger is reportedly close to buying rival sandwich chain Eat with an eye to turning its cafes in to more vegetarian-only stores.

Paul and Emma Ainsworth relaunch The Mariners in Rock

17-May-2019 By James McAllister

Paul and Emma Ainsworth have relaunched The Mariners pub in Cornwall with a new look and menu, having acquired the lease to the site earlier this year.

Amazon leads £450m Deliveroo funding drive

17-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

Online tech giant Amazon is to invest millions in restaurant delivery platform Deliveroo as it mounts a challenge to rivals such as UberEats.

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Smart thinking: How attitudes to mobile tech are changing

16-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Mobile technology is fast moving and complex, but with the right partner restaurants can use it to boost spend, manage operational pain points and generate crucial data.