People
The People section on Catering Today highlights the leaders, teams, and professionals shaping the UK hospitality and catering industry. It features executive appointments, career moves, leadership insights, and profiles of influential figures across restaurants, pubs, and catering businesses. With coverage of workforce trends, recruitment, and management strategies, Catering Today provides hospitality professionals with updates and inspiration from the individuals driving innovation, growth, and excellence across the sector.
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Jan- 2020 -6 January
Compass Group chairman to exit
Paul Walsh, chairman of contract food service company Compass Group, has revealed he is to step down from the position. Walsh, who is also the director of the company, said he is leaving the group in order to focus on his “other business interests”. Compass Group said Walsh will remain…
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2 January
Domino’s CFO dies aged 51 in Boxing Day snorkelling accident
The CFO of Domino’s Pizza UK, David Bauernfeind, has died in a snorkelling accident while on holiday in Mauritius. Bauernfeind, aged 51, reportedly drowned on Boxing Day while on holiday with his family. According to local reports he was found off the coast of the island by a sailor on…
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Dec- 2019 -12 December
Elmbank Hotel appoints Mike Cummings as head chef
Cairn Group-owned Elmbank Hotel in York has appointed chef Mike Cummings to head up its kitchen. As head chef Cummings will run the kitchen serving Leetham’s Brasserie, which has undergone a refurbishment as part of the hotels £5m renovation. The restaurant aims to offer diners a “casual brasserie experience” serving…
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11 December
Domino’s UK chairman resigns
The board of Domino’s Pizza group has announced that chairman Stephen Hemsley will step down from the board with effect from 29 December 2019. Senior independent director, Ian Bull, will act as interim chairman until a permanent replacement is announced. Hemsley joined Domino’s in 1998. Since his appointment, the company…
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4 December
Owen Sullivan joins Noble House Events and Kitchen
Owen Sullivan has been chosen to head the new kitchen at luxury event and bespoke contract caterer, Noble House Events and Kitchen. Sullivan, who was previously Gordon Ramsay’s executive chef at Maze, the Maze Grills, and the Savoy Grill, will now lead the high profile catering company. Noble House was…
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3 December
Sam Bowser to join Llangoed Hall as head chef
The award-winning Llangoed Hall, located in the Brecon Beacons, has appointed Sam Bowser as its new head chef, following a successful career at Dormy House. Bowser will be replacing Nick Brodie – who has been at Llangoed for six years – and has previously cooked in some of the finest…
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Nov- 2019 -28 November
Chef Gary Rhodes dies aged 59
British Chef Gary Rhodes has died suddenly at the age of 59. According to a family statement Rhodes passed away in Dubai on Tuesday. The statement read: “The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE. “The family would like…
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27 November
Papa John’s UK appoints new director of business development
Papa John’s has announced the appointment of Justin Gilbert as its new director of business development in the UK. Gilbert has almost 20 years of experience in the pizza industry, having previously worked for Domino’s and Pizza Hut. He will now be in charge of Papa John’s retail portfolio which…
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26 November
Lee Westcott steps down as head chef of Pensons restaurant
Pensons restaurant has revealed Lee Westcott will be stepping down as head chef at the end of the year. Having opened Pensons with Peta Darnley in January, Westcott headed up the kitchen since the launch, resulting in the restaurant being awarded a Michelin Star. Westcott will be succeeded by Chris…
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25 November
Andrew Sheridan joins Craft Dining Rooms
Craft Dining Rooms has announced the appointment of Chef Andrew Sheridan as its new executive chef. He will join both Craft Dining Rooms and Craft English Garden, which is due to launch in Birmingham in 2020. Sheridan will continue the site’s dedication to providing an all-British menu, using locally sourced…
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