People
The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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May- 2019 -13 May
Eight in 10 chefs suffer from poor mental health
A recent independent survey of UK chefs has found that eight in 10 of those working in professional kitchens (81%) have experienced poor mental health during their careers. Furthermore, according to CHEF – a subsidiary of Nestle Professional – 48% of chefs believe that not enough is being done to…
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10 May
Ruth Hansom appointed head chef at Pomona’s
Notting Hill restaurant Pomona’s has announced Ruth Hansom as its new head chef from 1 May. Hansom will launch a new menu on 1 May taking inspiration from “elements from the land” and featuring Swaledale Lamb Rump with Spring Onion, Wild Garlic, English Pea and Morrel. The all-day, breakfast and…
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10 May
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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10 May
Atul Kochhar to open restaurant in former Westminster Fire Station
This autumn Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, will open the doors to a second central London restaurant Mathura in Westminster. Named after the capital city of King Kanishka, an emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century, the 200 cover restaurant and bar…
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8 May
Hospitality and leisure sector sees increase in advertised jobs
The number of jobs advertised in the hospitality industry increased by 15% in 2018, the fastest rate of increase across sectors. According to research by Reed Hospitality and Leisure, the number of jobs advertised in the hospitality sector exceeded the national average of 9% across all UK sectors in 2018.…
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3 May
’17 million Brits’ have stolen tableware from a bar or restaurant
New research has revealed that an estimated 17 million people in Britain have stolen tableware – glasses, cups, napkins, cutlery, condiments – in their homes. Catering equipment supplier Nisbets uncovered the results following a survey in which 1,000 respondents were asked about their attitudes towards stealing such items from bars…
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1 May
The Savoy appoints Anne Lomas as director of restaurants
The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas has been appointed director of restaurants at the London hotel. Formerly general manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, and Simpson’s in the Strand, along with in-room dining. Lomas will…
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1 May
Richard Warrington appointed head chef at Ramsgate’s Empire Room
Michelin-trained chef, Richard Warrington has been appointed head chef at the Empire Room restaurant in Ramsgate, Kent. Warrington, has previously worked at nearby Wyatt and Jones in Broadstairs and the Buoy and Oyster restaurant in Margate, along with periods at several Michelin-starred establishments including Castle Ashby in Northampton and the…
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
Jason Atherton rebrands Mayfair’s Little Social restaurant
Jason Atherton and The Social Company have announced a new concept for the group’s French bistro, Little Social, following six years of trading. The new restaurant is to be called No.5 Social and will celebrate seasonal British produce under the leadership of executive chef, Kostas Papathanasiou and restaurant manager, Nils…
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17 April
Hilton on Park Lane chef wins Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019
London Hilton on Park Lane has announced Julien Piveteau has been named ‘Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019’, winning the David Lyell Scholarship. Piveteau, a demi chef de partie at the London Hilton on Park Lane, presented a menu to the judging panel made up of Mick Burke, Ross…
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