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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Nov- 2018 -27 November
Pub employment rises despite closures
A new report has found that pub employment has risen in the last 10 years despite a quarter of pubs closing during that time. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) report, the increase in employment could be down to the increase in pubs serving food, which is more…
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21 November
Bohemia chef Callum Graham reaches MasterChef quarter-finals
Callum Graham, chef at Michelin-starred Restaurant Bohemia, at The Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey, has reached the quarter-finals of MasterChef: The Professionals. The BAFTA-winning show is back for its 11th series on BBC2 and features Greg Wallace, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti searching to crown its 2018 champion. Graham…
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21 November
Bistrot Pierre founder kicks off construction at new Eastbourne restaurant
The founder of Bistrot Pierre has visited the site of the chain’s new Eastbourne restaurant to signal the start of construction work. The opening of the new restaurant in 2019 on the Wish Tower site will represent the chain’s furthest step into the south east to date. Founder, Robert Beacham…
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21 November
Investigation launched into Patisserie Valerie auditor
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced it has launched an investigation into the auditor of crisis-hit cafe chain Patisserie Valerie. The FRC said it would be looking into the audit by accounting firm Grant Thornton UK regarding the financial statements of Patisserie Holdings for the years ended 30 September…
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20 November
Second Reunion des Gastronomes winner announced
Andras Lakezi, food and drink manager at the Kimpton Fitzroy London has been awarded the Réunion des Gastronomes President’s Award 2018. Judges said the competition was “extremely close, but a unanimous choice” calling Lakezi “a role model in all that he delivers”. Lakezi’s trophy was presented to him by guest…
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19 November
Manchester pub offers £500 for pigs in blankets ‘taste-test’
A Manchester pub has announced it is searching for a taster for its pigs in blankets and has offered £500 as payment for taking the “taste-test”. The Oast House is looking to introduce new takes on the Christmas classic and it wants a local to attend the test with a…
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16 November
Major investment at Inglenook Inns and Taverns’ fourth Star site
Work is starting this week to refurbish The Crown at Alrewas in Staffordshire after Inglenook Inns & Taverns signed a substantive lease with Star Pubs & Bars. The Crown will become Inglenook Inns & Taverns fourth pub with Star and brings its total estate to 15. The £270,000 joint investment…
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16 November
Patisserie Valerie CEO Paul May quits
Patisserie Valerie CEO Paul May has resigned from his role a month after a fraud inquiry began at the cake chain. May has been replaced by Steve Francis, who the company says has “proven track record of rapid operational performance improvements”. The company’s statement announcing May’s departure offered no thanks…
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16 November
Marco Pierre White to serve Eastenders star’s gin in restaurants
Black and White Hospitality, the company co-founded by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, has signed a deal to stock a new gin brand created by a British soap star. The firm will now offer Neat Gin across its restaurant estate which currently stands at 50 sites. The gin, which is…
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15 November
Michelin-starred Adam Stokes to open new Birmingham restaurant
Michelin-starred chef, Adam Stokes, is to open a new Birmingham restaurant named Oyster Club. Located on Temple Street, the location will feature an oyster bar and seafood restaurant, underneath the currently existing Ivy Restaurant. The Oyster Club will open in February 2019, featuring a 30-cover restaurant and 24-seater bar. Oysters…
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