Patisserie Valerie

Patisserie Valerie fraud trial not scheduled until 2026

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The trial of former employees of the collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie will not take place until 2026, a court has heard.

Four people in court over Patisserie Valerie collapse

11-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Four people have appeared in court over the collapse of bakery chain Patisserie Valerie.

Former Patisserie Valerie CFO charged with fraud

14-Sep-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

The former chief financial officer of Patisserie Valerie has been charged with fraud along with three others in connection with their role in the collapse of the chain in 2018.

People on the move: December 2022

23-Dec-2022 By Joe Lutrario

This month's round-up of job moves includes a new role for high profile French pastry chef Nicolas Houchet and John Blenkiron returning to the kitchens of Nottinghamshire’s Ye Olde Bell as head chef.

Patisserie Valerie to close nine sites

02-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Patisserie Valerie is closing nine sites which “have not recovered well” following the pandemic.

Grant Thornton hit with £2.3m fine over Patisserie Valerie collapse

27-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Patisserie Valerie's former auditor Grant Thornton has been fined £2.3m over its audits of the collapsed café chain.

Grant Thornton faces £200m legal action over Patisserie Valerie collapse

08-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

The liquidators of Patisserie Valerie is suing the café chain's former auditor Grant Thornton for £200m over the collapse of the business.

Patisserie Valerie partners with Sainsbury's to launch in-store range of cakes and pastries

30-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Patisserie Valerie has reteamed with Sainsbury's in a deal that will see the bakery chain retail 14 of its best-selling cakes and pastries across 250 supermarket stores from this week.

Is this the future of Patisserie Valerie?

30-Oct-2019 By Sophie Witts

The bakery chain is overhauling its menu and branding, promising ‘no more frozen pies in microwaves’. Can it secure its place on the high street?

Patisserie Holdings to be handed over to liquidators

05-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

Patisserie Holdings, the former parent company of the Patisserie Valerie bakery chain, is expected to be handed over to liquidators this month.

Patisserie Valerie to close further 14 sites

10-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The private equity owner of Patisserie Valerie is to close a further 14 of the brand's cafes.

Patisserie Valerie overturns 'butter ban' with new menu

04-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Patisserie Valerie has overturned a 'ban' on using butter in its puff pastry with the launch of its new summer menu.

Five arrested as investigation into Patisserie Valerie's collapse continues

24-Jun-2019 By James McAllister

Five more people have been arrested and questioned by fraud police investigating the collapse of Patisserie Valerie.

Luke Johnson on Patisserie Valerie: "My ego has taken a battering"

10-Jun-2019 By Sophie Witts

Luke Johnson, the former chairman of Patisserie Holdings, has said he considered emigrating following the collapse of the bakery group.

Patisserie Holdings had £94m black hole in its accounts

18-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

The parent company of the Patisserie Valerie café chain overstated its accounts by at least £94m, according to a report from administrators KPMG.

Patisserie Valerie staff "still owed wages" after chain's collapse

04-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

Staff who lost their jobs following the collapse of Patisserie Valerie claim they are still owed their final wage packets.

Patisserie Holdings calls in administrators

22-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Patisserie Holdings has called in the administrators after being unable to renew its bank facilities.

Friday Five: the week's top stories

23-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

A round-up of the biggest hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Patisserie Valerie CEO resigns amid accounting investigation

15-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

The CEO of Patisserie Holdings has resigned amid an ongoing investigation in to the company's accounts.

Luke Johnson’s tips on running a successful business

27-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

Businesses must be tech-savvy, improve their service standards and ensure their menus and design are innovative if they are to succeed in the future.

Business Profile: Luke Johnson of Patisserie Valerie

04-Sep-2009 By Phil Pemberton

Luke Johnson, serial entrepreneur, successful restaurateur and chairman of Channel Four describes the opportunities offered by a downturn and his plans for Patisserie Valerie