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Over 11,000 casual dining jobs lost in 2019

06-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

A total of 11,280 people lost their jobs in the UK casual dining sector last year, equivalent to almost 31 per day.

Burger King to launch another meat-free burger that's unsuitable for vegetarians

06-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Burger King is to introduce a plant-based Rebel Whopper onto its UK menus this week in a bid to bolster its selection of meat-free options.

Sven-Hanson Britt launches crowdfund to open Oxeye London residency

06-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

MasterChef the Professionals finalist Sven-Hanson Britt is to launch a restaurant residency in London in the coming weeks in a bid to build momentum for a permanent restaurant in Derbyshire next year.

SushiDog to open in Covent Garden

06-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Sushi roll concept SushiDog is to open its first bricks and mortar restaurant in London’s Covent Garden this spring.

Chilango CEOs step down [Updated]

06-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

The founders of burrito chain Chilango are to step down as co-CEOs of the company following a financial restructuring.

Michelin eyes members only 'Michelin Club'

06-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Michelin is eyeing a members-only program called the Michelin Club that would give members ‘select privileges’ at participating guide-listed restaurants.

Flash-grilled: Stuart Ralston

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Chef Stuart Ralston is chef owner of well-regarded Edinburgh restaurants Aizle and Noto.

Friday Five: the week's top news

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

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

Sugo launches crowdfund with aim to create Italian street food chain

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Italian street food trader Sugo has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the opening of its first bricks and mortar restaurant in London.

Thai Leisure Group closes Chaophraya Manchester

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Thai Leisure Group (TLG) has closed its Chaophraya restaurant in Manchester after 12 years of trading.

BrewDog to open first 'alcohol-free' bar

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is to open its first 'alcohol-free' bar in London next week to coincide with Dry January.

Waka to bring Nikkei cuisine to third London site

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant Waka is to open its third London location this month.

Top industry figures support UK's Bocuse d'Or bid

02-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Several high-profile restaurant industry figures have lent their support to the Bocuse d’Or UK Academy.

The Lowdown: The Last Supper in Pompeii

02-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

A menu celebrating the food of the ill-fated ancient Roman town is coming to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

Club Mexicana set for Soho's Kingly Court

02-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Vegan restaurant group Club Mexicana is to open a restaurant in Kingly Court in London’s Soho in March.