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 -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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16 April
Masterchef winner opens Hello Darling restaurant
Masterchef 2013 winner Natalie Coleman has announced she is to launch a new restaurant in partnership with theatrical set designers Darling and Edge and arts venue The Vaults. Based behind the Old Vic theatre in London’s Waterloo area, Hello Darling aims to make guests to feel like they are drinking…
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15 April
Marco Pierre White to open new Sheffield restaurant
Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant in Sheffield, a Steakhouse Bar and Grill, will open at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sheffield Park. The restaurant, which is located just five miles from the Peak District National Park, is expected to start welcoming guests towards the end of…
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11 April
Potential £9bn market for sector as vegans pay 65% more for meals
Vegans are spending the most money when they go out to eat, with diners spending up to £37.55 on the average meal. That’s £9.43 (33%), a third more than vegetarians (£28.12) and £14.88 (65%) more than those with no dietary requirements at all (£22.67). Caterer.com, the UK hospitality jobs board,…
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10 April
Michelin-starred The Tudor Room appoints new head chef
Michelin-starred restaurant, The Tudor Room, has appointed Tony Parkin, the former head chef of Graham Garrett’s The West House. Parkin will be replacing Douglas Balish from 15 April and says he is “excited” to start his new role at the restaurant. The Tudor Room is located in the Great Fosters…
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10 April
Casual Dining Group launches new refugee programme
Casual Dining Group (CDG), has announced it has launched a pilot programme that aims to support Syrian refugees in gaining the necessary skills and experience to transition into the world of work. The programme, run in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), World Jewish Relief, and SPS…
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