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Pret told to review subscription ads

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Pret a Manager has been told to review the adverts for its subscription service following criticism from customers who claim that some of the promised beverages are rarely available.

BrewDog to ‘draw line’ under toxic workplace claims

21-Dec-2021 By Georgi Gyton

BrewDog has admitted it made mistakes and wants to “learn from them, address them and be better”, following a review into its working culture.

No restrictions (yet) and no help for stricken hospitality sector

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Government is unlikely to introduce additional Covid restrictions before Christmas but has warned that further measures remain on the table and that data will be reviewed ‘by the hour’.

Ex-Hedone head chef Lee Skeet to open permanent restaurant in Cardiff

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Former Hedone head chef Lee Skeet is to open a permanent restaurant in Cardiff following the success of his 40 Days, 40 Nights pop-up in the city.

The new black (and white): Nick Taplin on rolling out brand Marco

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Black & White Hospitality has just opened its most ambitious site to date - a 600-cover ‘steak, pizza and gin house’ on London’s Leicester Square. And it’s not stopping there.

Sam Bowser returns to the Cotswolds to lead The Wild Rabbit

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Sam Bowser has joined Carole Bamford's high-profile Cotswolds pub The Wild Rabbit as executive chef.

How I Got Here: Gianluca D'Angelo

20-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

The co-founder of Zia Lucia and Berto Zia on his passion for Italian food and why those looking to climbs the rungs need edge and an original idea.

Latest opening: Miscusi

20-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Italian-based, B Corp pasta chain Miscusi has made its UK debut in London’s Covent Garden.

Mauro Colagreco to make UK debut next year

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Acclaimed Argentine-born chef Mauro Colagreco is to make his UK debut late next year with a brace of restaurants and ‘avante garde chef’s table’ at upcoming Whitehall hotel Raffles London At The OWO.

Niall Keating to leave Whatley Manor

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Niall Keating is to leave Whatley Manor at the end of the year to focus on his other business ventures, including his recently launched Lunar restaurant in Staffordshire.

Flash-grilled: Sanjeev Kapoor

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The renowned Indian chef, who runs Yellow Chilli in London's Wembley, on his first industry job, memories of making roti with his parents, and the importance of understanding your strengths.

Delivery sales remain significantly up on 2019 levels

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Delivery and takeaway sales for November were up 97% on pre-Covid levels, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

Latest opening: The Barbary Next Door

17-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

The little sister to The Barbary restaurant in London's Neal's Yard is a buzzy, bijou space.

Friday Five: the week's top news

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include the devastating impact of Omicron and Plan B on hospitality businesses across the country, Cedric Grolet coming to London, and Oakman's expansion plans.

Tens of thousands of hospitality venues face closure without support, warns Labour

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The Labour Party has warned that tens of thousands of hospitality businesses face closure if Chancellor Rishi Sunak fails to step in and support struggling firms.