Catering

How I got here: Arjun Varma

27-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Arjun Varma founded the Indian restaurant Vama in Chelsea, as well as the V8 Gourmet restaurant group. His newest project, Indian restaurant Chakra in Kensington, is set to launch a major expansion drive.

Bristol's Old Vic to launch new all-day restaurant next week

19-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

All-day restaurant 1766 Bar & Kitchen will launch at the Old Vic in Bristol, as part of the historic theatre’s redevelopment.

SMALL TALK

Holly Eggleton on working with family and making front-of-house fun

18-Nov-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Holly Eggleton runs the Pony & Trap in Chew Magna with her brother Josh Eggleton where she is responsible for front and back-of-house operations. She is also involved with the Salt and Malt café; the company's outside catering business and new...

The Clink Restaurants reduce prisoner re-offending by 41%

14-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The Clink Charity – the hospitality and restaurant training scheme for prisoners operating across the UK – reduces re-offending rates among male ex-offenders by a “statistically significant” 41 per cent, a new report has shown.

Front-of-house staff encouraged to enter Gold Service Scholarship 2017

01-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Front-of-house staff are being encouraged to enter the Gold Service Scholarship as the 2017 competition opens for entries.

Pod launches first site in four years as part of wider expansion

01-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Pod, the ‘healthy’ grab-and-go group, has opened its first new shop in almost four years, on London’s Kingsway, near Holborn.

Wilson Vale wins Conference Aston catering contract

18-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Independent contract caterer Wilson Vale has won a three-year contract to provide catering services for Conference Aston in Birmingham. 

Sustainable Restaurant Association MD Mark Linehan to step down

25-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Sustainable Restaurant Association's (SRA) Mark Linehan has announced he is stepping down from his role as managing director. 

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. 

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to move into event catering

24-Aug-2015 By Richard Groves

Richard Groves, group new business development director at Smart Group, gives tips on how chefs and restaurateurs can successfully move into event catering. 

Valentina Fine Foods to open flagship site at Tower Bridge

07-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

Valentina Fine Foods has confirmed it will open its eighth restaurant and delicatessen at Tower Bridge next month. 

Six chefs join Slow Food UK Chef Alliance before Slow Food Week

20-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Six new chefs have joined the Slow Food UK Chef Alliance in time for this year’s Slow Food Week (1 to 8 June) which attempts to connect the public with where their food comes from.

Peyton & Byrne wins Imperial War Museum catering contract

31-Oct-2013 By Emma Eversham

Peyton & Byrne has won a seven year contract to provide catering at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London. 

Harbour & Jones chef calls on event catering chefs to back his 'Real Food' campaign

11-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Leo Rodley, executive chef at 76 Portland Place, has launched a campaign - Real Food - in order to encourage event catering chefs to showcase their use of quality, seasonal produce and change the negative stereotypes surrounding meeting and event food. 

AUDIO: Heston Blumenthal on developing historically-inspired event catering with Rhubarb

10-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Heston Blumenthal has spoken about how he became involved with bespoke event caterer Rhubarb and has revealed details of the historically-inspired menus which will be on offer at The Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street.