Casual Dining

6,000 pubs were lost for good last year because of Coronavirus

6,000 licensed premises lost for good last year

By Restaurant

Almost 6,000 licensed premises disappeared from Britain last year as the Cornavirus pandemic took its toll on the hospitality sector, according to latest industry figures.

What does 2021 hold for restaurant food at home DIY meal kits makeaway delivery

Boxing days: what 2021 holds for the makeaway market

By Stefan Chomka

2020 saw the emergence of ‘makeaway’ meal kits as restaurants battled for survival during the pandemic. With the end of lockdown now in sight, what will 2021 hold for businesses thinking out of the box?

Thunderbird Fried Chicken launches third delivery kitchen London Croydon

Thunderbird Fried Chicken expands to suburbs

By James McAllister

London-based premium fried chicken brand Thunderbird is to launch its latest dark kitchen location today (21 January), which will mark its first venture into the suburbs of the capital.

How I Got Here with sommelier and Bubbledogs co-founder Sandia Chang

How I Got Here: Sandia Chang

By James McAllister

The sommelier and Bubbledogs co-founder reflects on her career to date, what motives her, and what advice she would give to those looking to make it in the business.

Scottish lockdown extended into February

Scottish lockdown extended into February

By James McAllister

Hospitality venues in mainland Scotland will remain closed until at least the middle of February after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced an extension to national lockdown restrictions.

Greene King relaunches employee support fund

Greene King relaunches employee support fund

By James McAllister

Pubco and brewer Greene King is to relaunch its Coronavirus employee support fund later this month in partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

We round-up this week's main hospitality news stories including restaurants potentially not reopening until May; the prospect of tighter takeaway restrictions; and MPs debating the creation of a Hospitality Minister.

Kitchen Ventures delivery secures investment from London Impact Ventures

Kitchen Ventures orders in £1.4m investment

By Joe Lutrario

Jonny Boud’s chef-led collection of delivery brands Kitchen Ventures has secured a £1.4m investment from venture capital firm London Impact Ventures.

How I Got Here with former The Wolseley and Isabel maître d’ James Gummer who owns 7 Saints in Notting Hill

How I Got Here: James Gummer

By James McAllister

Former The Wolseley and Isabel maître d’ James Gummer, who now owns Notting Hill restaurant 7 Saints, on what motivates him and his love of pubs.