Trends & Reports

UK chefs back #CookForIran campaign

Chefs back #CookForIran campaign

By James McAllister

Chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi and Berenjak founder Kian Samyani have pledged their support for #CookForIran - a new global advocacy initiative launched in support of women in Iran.

Hospitality growth outlook falls to two year low

Hospitality growth outlook falls to two year low

By James McAllister

The percentage of UK small businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector predicting growth has hit its lowest level in two years, according to Novuna Business Finance.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include details on Björn Frantzén's UK debut, spiralling costs forcing numerous restaurants to close, and the launch of a bold new hospitality recruitment campaign.

The Lowdown: Hospitality Rising

The Lowdown: Hospitality Rising

By Restaurant

The shortage of workers in the hospitality sector is being tackled by a bold recruitment campaign targeting young people.

I’ve got 99 problems, but the tech ain't one!

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I’ve got 99 problems, but the tech ain't one!

By QSR Automations

99 Problems is the iconic song by Ice-T, from his 1993 solo album, Home Invasion. Currently, it feels like the UK hospitality industry is being bombarded from all directions, in what feels like a home invasion.

'World’s biggest' hospitality recruitment drive begins

'World’s biggest' hospitality recruitment drive begins

By Restaurant

The ‘world’s biggest hospitality recruitment initiative’ targeting the next generation of workers launches today with the backing of chefs including Tom Kerridge, Rick Stein, Angela Hartnett and Raymond Blanc.

Book review of Turnips’ Edible Almanac by Fred Foster

Book review: Turnips’ Edible Almanac

By Joe Lutrario

The well-regarded fruit and vegetable supplier has created a comprehensive guide to seasonality that’s intermixed with recipes from some of the best in the business.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By Restaurant

Revolution Bars' purchase of The Peach Pub Company, Phil Howard changing the name of his pasta restaurant, and the continued decline of the licensed sector were the most-read stories in hospitality this week.

Legal challenges are forcing restaurants to change their names

The lowdown: restaurant name disputes

By Stefan Chomka

Following a spate of legal challenges over restaurant branding, naming a new business has never been so fraught with difficulties.

Working smarter not harder with Entegra

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Working smarter not harder with Entegra

By Jaclyn Evans

The director of business development at procurement specialist Entegra on why businesses should consider outsourcing their food and beverage purchasing.

Female hospitality leaders show solidarity with Iranian women

Female hospitality leaders show solidarity with Iranian women

By Joe Lutrario

Female hospitality leaders including Clare Smyth, Andi Oliver, Sally Abé, Emma Ainsworth, and Kate Nicholls have shown solidarity with the women’s movement taking place in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By Restaurant

The crowning of the World's Best Bar, the second launch from Mexican Japanese restaurant brand Los Mochis, and fresh details of Richard Caring's brash Greek restaurant Bacchanalia are among this week's most read stories in hospitality.

Wellocks Chef & Producer Show 2023

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Wellocks Chef & Producer Show 2023

By Wellocks

Top ingredients supplier Wellocks has announced its next Chef & Producer Show, which will held on 18 September 2023 at Lancashire Cricket’s Old Trafford in Manchester.

Top news stories in hospitality September 2022

Friday five: The week's top hospitality stories

By Restaurant

This week's top news articles include the launch of a major review into Britain's visa systems, the closure of Aktar Islam's Pulperia and a change of site for seminal London restaurant Ikoyi.

How are restaurants using NFT technology

The Lowdown: NFTs

By Joe Lutrario

Patty & Bun and COYA are the latest restaurant brands to get into non-fungible tokens.

What does the new DELLI app mean for UK restaurants?

The Lowdown: DELLI

By Joe Lutrario

The latest venture from Depop founder Simon Beckerman looks set to shake up online food retail through the use of the fashion industry’s drop model.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include chef Tony Parkin leaving The Brickmakers Arms after two months in the role, and a Government review into mandatory calorie counts on menus.

Restaurant industry job moves September 2022

People on the move: September

By Joe Lutrario

This month's round-up of job news includes new roles for Swedish chef Robin Freeman and former Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park director of restaurants Mark Hastings.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality news stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality news stories

By Restaurant

Phil Howard's new London pasta restaurant, the Government's intervention in the energy crisis, and tributes being paid to the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II are among the most read hospitality stories this week.

What does the appointment of Liz Truss mean for the hospitality industry

The Lowdown: Liz Truss

By Joe Lutrario

What might the appointment of the new Prime Minister mean for the beleaguered hospitality sector?

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include warnings the energy crisis could lead to mass business failures, BrewDog shuttering six sites, and Operation: Falafel announcing its London debut.