Food

Roux Scholarship 2016: Regional finalists revealed

26-Feb-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Chefs from Midsummer House, Cliveden House and Fera at Claridge’s are among 18 regional finalists in the 2016 Roux Scholarship competition. 

Anton Mosimann OBE to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

26-Feb-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Legendary chef Anton Mosimann OBE is to be presented with a lifetime achievement award at Hotelympia 2016. next week.m

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Gabriel Gonzalez on Lima Harrods and the rise of Peruvian food

26-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Gabriel Gonzalez is co-owner of London's Lima, the first Peruvian restaurant to win a Michelin star in Europe in 2013.  

Menu trends

Yes cheese: Presence of macaroni cheese on menus grows 550%

25-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Comfort food dish macaroni cheese has become a 'firm favourite' on British restaurant menus with its presence growing by 550 per cent since 2010. 

Ex-Claridge's GM Thomas Kochs becomes Café Royal MD

25-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Thomas Kochs, formerly general manager of Claridge's hotel, has joined London hotel Café Royal as managing director. 

New Zizzi openings to take estate to 143

24-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Italian restaurant chain Zizzi is on track to open 10 more sites this year Azzurri Group CEO Steve Holmes has said. 

Hotelympia 2016 identifies industry trends

24-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

The growth of free-from food, de-formalised dining and the kitchen as theatre are some of latest trends in the hospitality sector that will be explored in more detail at Hotelympia 2016. 

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Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or 2016 Regional Heats in pictures

24-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Behind the scenes at the London Regional Heat of the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or 2016 competition. 

In Operation with...Coast to Coast

24-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality visits Coast to Coast, The Restaurant Group's American restaurant chain, to find out how it operates and what is behind its success our latest In Operation with... video. 

TRG's Coast to Coast reveals ambitious expansion plans

24-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Angelo Gabrilatsou, the managing director of Coast to Coast has revealed ambitious plans for the American restaurant chain's growth with at least 16 new sites due to open by the end of 2017. 

Allan Pickett on Piquet and working with the Galvin brothers

17-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Allan Pickett, chef patron and owner of French restaurant Piquet, has seen it all in the kitchen and is hoping that his experience of working with the Michelin-starred Galvin brothers can lead to success in his solo ventures.

Mode Aparthotel by Bridgestreet coming to UK in 2017

12-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Mode Aparthotel by Bridgestreet is set to launch in the UK in 2017 having started operations to open the concept across Europe.

Base & Barley secures Cardiff site

11-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Base & Barley, the sourdough pizza and craft beer concept created by Artigiano founder Joe Hill and Steve Keough, has secured its second site in Cardiff.

I'll Be Mother to open fourth Kent restaurant

11-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Kent-based restaurant group I'll Be Mother is planning to open its fourth site in the county this spring. 

A dash of Ramsay and a pinch of Campbell: Richard Davies on opening Epicure

08-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Welsh-born Michelin-starred chef, Richard Davies, is opening Epicure at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales, and is hoping to take inspiration from his acclaimed mentors to help him along the way.

62% of people think high street restaurant food is ‘basic’

04-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

A survey of 2,000 UK diners has found that 62 per cent think that the food offer in high street restaurant chains is ‘far too basic’.

Fish! Borough Market: Revamp to help widen demographic and increase dwell time

04-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of Fish! Borough Market, which re-opened yesterday (3 February) following a month-long refurbishment, hope the new-look restaurant and menu will help it reach a wider demographic and increase dwell time.  

The Alchemist to open in Newcastle

03-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

All-day dining restaurant The Alchemist is to open in Newcastle’s Intu Eldon Square’s catering development, Grey’s Quarter, marking the chain’s first opening in the North East.

UK tourism jobs growing faster than other sectors

03-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Jobs in the UK’s tourism industry have grown by 12 per cent over five years to 2014, more than double the growth witnessed across other sectors of the economy.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence finalists revealed

03-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced the finalists for its Awards for Excellence, paying tribute to businesses and individuals who are at the top of their game with customer service and practice.

Jonathan Downey: Streets ahead

03-Feb-2016 By Stefan Chomka

His street food markets will attract more than one million visitors this year and his latest business, London Union, is backed by Jamie and Nigella. Now Jonathan Downey has his sights on creating the world’s best food and drink market.

Brits abroad: Restaurant groups eye US expansion

03-Feb-2016 By Stefan Chomka

The US could experience an influx of British operators on its shores in the next few years with a number of restaurant groups looking at opportunities across The Pond.

Stars Pubs & Bars opens training pub

02-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Pub and bar operator, Stars Pubs & Bars, has opened a training pub in Arnold Nottingham, which will provide on-site training for Star Personnel and prospective licensees once it is established.

Harry Ramsden's restaurant opening at Blackpool Tower

02-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Blackpool Council has announced that a rebranded flagship Harry Ramsden's fish restaurant is to open at the Blackpool Tower complex this summer.

Entries for National Chef of the Year now open

02-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Craft Guild of Chefs have now opened entries to this year’s National Chef of the Year competition.

Hospitality Openings: December 2015 & January 2016

01-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality rounds up the biggest openings from December 2015 and January 2016, including House of Ho, Grain Store, Farmstand and Hilton.

Second London Sushisamba to open in Covent Garden

01-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

Samba Brands Management, the owner of Sushisamba and Duck & Waffle, has announced plans to open a second London Sushisamba restaurant - in Covent Garden. 

Michelin-starred LIMA considering rolling-out Harrods deli concept

29-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

The team behind London’s Michelin-starred LIMA and LIMA FLORAL restaurants are considering rolling-out their upcoming LIMA Deli concept after its debut at Harrods food hall later this year.

Som Saa set for first permanent site

28-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Popular Thai pop-up Som Saa is set to open its first permanent site in Spitalfields, London, this Spring, following a successful crowdfunding campaign that saw it raise £700k in three days.

Aberdeen restaurant relaunches as Cue

28-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Aberdeen-based Beetroot Restaurants Ltd has announced the opening of CUE Barbecue, which replaces the company’s The Courtyard restaurant after a one-month renovation process.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill opening in Islington

28-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White is opening his Steakhouse Bar & Grill concept in Islington, London, in February.

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Valentine's Day: Add sharing dishes to menu for right atmosphere

28-Jan-2016 By Premier Foodservice

February 14 is always one of the busiest nights of the year for the foodservice industry, as couples look to treat loved ones to a special meal out-of-home. From creating the right atmosphere, to providing a romantic menu, it is important for outlets...

Fish-focused restaurant Galley to open in London's Islington

27-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Galley, a restaurant serving international dishes with a strong focus on fish, is set to open its doors on Islington's Upper Street next month. 

Diners becoming increasingly adventurous

27-Jan-2016 By James Wallin

Consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous with their eating and drinking out choice with the trend being driven by millennials, the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has shown.

Jeff Galvin: Blurred lines between pubs and restaurants

27-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The line that has been drawn between pubs and restaurants is blurring as restaurateurs are being priced out of London and pushed into pub operations, according to Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur and pub operator, Jeff Galvin.

First Look: Galvin HOP

27-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality takes an exclusive First Look at Galvin HOP, the brand new pub concept from the Michelin-starred Galvin Brothers, which opens today in Spitalfields, London, following a soft launch period.

Chiquito to demonstrate ‘brand improvements’ with new Mexican street-food menu

27-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chiquito will launch a new menu with a dedicated Mexican street food focus next month as part of its development of the brand.

The Dorchester to run first pop-up restaurant at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

26-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Dorchester will be serving its afternoon tea outside of its Hyde Park Corner location for the first time in its 75-year history through a pop-up restaurant at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

Top 50 Gastropubs Awards 2016: The Sportsman in Kent is number one for second year

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Michelin-starred pub The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent has topped the list of the 50 best gastro pubs in the UK for a second year running with Yorkshire pubs The Pipe & Glass Inn and The Star Inn at Harome taking second and third places respectively. 

Restaurant chain Pho gains Gluten Free accreditation

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Pho has become the latest restaurant group to receive Gluten Free (GF) accreditation from Coeliac UK. 

Catering partner and restaurant operators sought for The Piece Hall Halifax

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

The trust responsible for restoring and transforming The Piece Hall in Halifax is searching for a catering partner to manage its restaurant, bar and conference facilities. 

Glynn Purnell to star in Come Dine with Me Champion of Champions

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Glynn Purnell is to star in Come Dine with Me Champion of Champions, it has been announced.

Jay Rayner announced as headline speaker at NRB Debate

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Jay Rayner, the award-winning writer, journalist, broadcaster and food critic for The Observer, has been announced as the headline speaker for the 2016 NRB Debate.

Farmstand: Healthy fast-casual restaurant opening in London

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Farmstand opens in Covent Garden, London, on 26 January, aiming to bring ‘honest,healthy’ food to the capital.

Who’s Cooking Dinner: Charity event returns for 2016

21-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Who’s Cooking Dinner, a charity event that raises money for research into the causes of Leukemia and blood cancer, is returning for 2016 with a line-up of 20 world class chefs who hold 16 Michelin stars between them.

Cinnamon Collection sold to Boparan Restaurant Holdings

21-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Cinnamon Collection, which includes The Cinnamon Club, has been purchased by Boparan Restaurant Holdings (BRH).

DJ and trader team up to open healthy eating concept SHOT

20-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

DJ Asad Naqvi and former trader Rahil Malik are opening a healthy food and cold press juice concept called SHOT in London this spring with plans to roll it out to further sites if successful. 

Via Carluccio’s: Italian restaurant group launches grab and go concept

19-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Italian restaurant group Carluccio’s has announced that it is to launch a new ‘grab and go’ concept, Via Carluccio’s.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen pulls ads following vegan protests

18-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has removed three of five new ads from circulation after the restaurant chain was accused of offending vegans and vegetarians. 

#OMGB: VisitBritain campaign to attract more international tourists

18-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

#OMGB is a new VisitBritain campaign that encourages visitors to the UK to share some of their ‘amazing moments’ on social media to encourage others from abroad to visit Britain.