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UberEats: Restaurants need to adapt to online delivery

15-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Restaurants need to adapt to to create more of a balance between their delivery offer and dining room, the UK general manager of UberEats has said.

Inamo's Noel Hunwick on how restaurant technology is evolving

02-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts

Technology-driven restaurant Inamo is opening its third London site in Camden this week. BigHospitality caught up with co-founder Noel Hunwick to to talk about the group's expansion plans and how technology can enhance the restaurant experience.

Zucla to open second London site following crowdfunding campaign

09-Nov-2016 By Emma Eversham

The founder of ‘fresh and tailored’ lunch concept Zucla is searching for a second site in London after a successful crowdfunding campaign netted the business almost £250k.

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.

Chef Selin Kiazim to open restaurant in Shoreditch

27-Aug-2015 By Emma Eversham

Ex-Kopapa head chef Selin Kiazim will open her first permanent restaurant in Shoreditch this autumn.

Reviews: Could asking for direct feedback cut the bad ones?

20-May-2014 By Melodie Michel

Papa John’s introduction of a Rant & Rave text system has caused a decline in customer complaints, suggesting that asking customers for direct feedback in a simple manner could reduce the risk of getting bad reviews on dedicated websites.

Porky’s BBQ to open second London site

02-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Husband and wife team Simon and Joy Brigg are opening their second Porky’s BBQ restaurant in Bankside this June, after the success of their first site in Camden.

Inception Group targets expansion

08-Apr-2014 By John Harrington

Inception Group, the London bar and restaurant operator, is looking to branch out into opening multiple sites under its existing brands and could open outside the capital, and potentially overseas, co-founder Charlie Gilkes has told our sister title M&C...

Bill’s eyes 20 new sites in 2014

07-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Bill’s Restaurants, the fast-growing Richard Caring-backed chain, is eyeing a further 20 openings next, which would include a concerted push into the North and take the group close to the 50-site mark.

Gerry Calabrese: Career Profile

20-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Gerry Calabrese may be the son of world-famous bartender Salvatore Calabrese, but he has firmly made his own mark on London's bar and club scene, opening The Hoxton Pony in Shoreditch in 2008, before heading outside of his East End heartland to launch...

Peter Borg-Neal reveals 2013 plans for Oakman Inns and The British Larder

21-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Peter Borg-Neal, the chief executive of Oakman Inns & Restaurants, has outlined his 2013 plans for the company and declared his intention to remain as chairman of The British Larder when Oakman is no longer the majority shareholder of the Suffolk-based...

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The World Chocolate Masters 2011: James Petrie

30-Nov-2011

James Petrie, UK judge and head of creative development at The Fat Duck Group, shares his thoughts on the competition.

Malcolm John launches Phoenix apprenticeship to support youth following riots

01-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Chef and restaurant owner Malcolm John is launching an apprenticeship scheme which will see four teenagers gain first-hand kitchen experience at each of his South London restaurants, in a bid to give them a “sense of respect” following the August riots.