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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Dec- 2018 -21 December
De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new executive chef
De Vere Latimer Estate has announced the appointment of executive chef Noel Busby, who will be responsible for corporate meeting and event catering as well as leisure dining at the hotel. Having begun his career in Rocco Forte Hotels, Busby has over 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry and…
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21 December
Chinese restaurant owner’s £1m tax fraud goes to pot
A Chinese restaurant owner, who stole more than £1m in tax by claiming his business “made pottery” and had a “tiny turnover”, has been jailed for three years. Chin Seong Lam, 60, from Barnet, north London, owned outlets at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich and at Gun Wharf Quays…
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19 December
Spike in EU workers entering the hospitality industry
There has been an increase in EU workers entering the hospitality industry during November, with the number of EU entrants increasing to 44% according to global software firm Fourth. The news comes after several months of declining numbers, with new EU entrants to the industry falling from 41.5% in July,…
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19 December
The Goring enlists Nathan Outlaw for first new restaurant in 108 years
The Goring hotel in London’s Belgravia has teamed up with chef Nathan Outlaw to build a seafood restaurant, set to launch in late spring 2019, its first new restaurant since it was established in 1910. The casual space will sit alongside the five-star hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Dining Room, which…
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12 December
Almost half of hospitality businesses still require temporary waiting staff for Christmas
New research has found that almost half of hospitality businesses are still looking for temporary waiting staff for the Christmas period. Analysis of Christmas and new year staffing requirements by hospitality recruitment firm, Adia, has revealed that 47% of companies are looking for waiting staff, whilst 19% look for housekeeping…
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12 December
Gino D’Acampo’s My Coffee & Deli Bar expands eight weeks after opening
Gino D’Acampo’s first Italian fast-casual dining offer, My Coffee & Deli Bar, has expanded just eight weeks after its launch. The new eatery, located on the ground floor of My Pizza & Prosecco Bar in fashion retailer Next, Manchester, has acquired further floor space within the fashion store. The expansion…
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11 December
Over a third of F&B businesses impacted by plant-based trend
Plant-based food and veganism, the free-from movement and booze-free beverages have been identified as the top three trends which impacted F&B businesses in 2018, according to research by The International Food & Drink Event (IFE). The research, which surveyed professionals in the sector, also revealed that plant-based eating, sustainable packaging,…
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11 December
Greene King’s Rooney Anand appointed chairman of Casual Dining Group
Restaurant operator Casual Dining Group (CDG) has announced the appointment of Rooney Anand as its new chairman effective from December, replacing Martin Robinson who stepped down from his role after four years. Anand has been chief executive officer of pub company Greene King for 14 years and is stepping down…
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7 December
Pizza Express founder dies
Peter Boizot, the founder of the Italian restaurant chain Pizza Express, has passed away at the age of 89. The company confirmed the Peterborough-born restaurateur had died on 5 December in a tribute on its website posted the following day. Boizot founded the chain in 1965, with its first opening…
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6 December
Polpetto head chef leaves after less than seven weeks
Polpetto head chef, Anthea Stephenson has left her role as head chef at Soho’s Polpetto after less than seven weeks. The restaurant confirmed Stephenson’s departure however it has not given a reason for it. The chef took up the role in the first week of October, joining from the River…
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