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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Aug- 2018 -6 August
Gino D’Acampo to launch fast casual Italian brand
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has announced plans to launch a fast casual dining Italian brand in Manchester. The My Coffee and Deli Bar will open in September and will be situated inside a Next clothing store. D’Acampo and Next partnered last year with plans to put prosecco bars and restaurants…
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6 August
Most Michelin-decorated chef in the world Joël Robuchon dies aged 73
The world’s most Michelin-decorated chef Joël Robuchon has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. Robuchon was well known for his signature ‘cuisine moderne’ style which saw his restaurants awarded 32 Michelin stars across 13 countries. His style aimed to use a small amount of ingredients prepared in…
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3 August
Hospitality salaries hit a seven-month high, but majority feel underpaid
Average salaries for hospitality roles hit a six-month high in July, as pay increased by 6.1% month-on-month, above the national inflation rate of 2.3%. According to data from independent job board CV-Library found that salaries had grown consistently since January 2018. However, despite pay for hospitality roles seeing positive growth,…
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2 August
Hamish Pearce wins M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year
A 22 year old chef from Hackney restaurant Pidgin has been announced as M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year. Hamish Pearce won the award for his pop-up inside the Hackney restaurant last month, during a ceremony held at M Restaurants flagship site in Victoria. Pearce said: “It’s an incredible…
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Jul- 2018 -31 July
Late-night customers account for 83% of British foodservice growth
British people visit food or beverage outlets 257 million times between midnight and 7am every year, according to new figures. The data, released by market research firm, The NPD Group, for the year ending May 2018 suggested that the growing demand for late-night and early morning food and beverages consumed…
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31 July
Samuel Smith Brewery fined for not providing pension details
One of Yorkshire’s oldest breweries, Samuel Smith and its chairman Humphrey Smith, has been fined £27,990 for failing to hand over information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR). TPR asked for information about Samuel Smith Old Brewery’s financial position in 2015 to determine whether the brewery was earning enough to support…
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31 July
Vegan Society urges train caterers to improve service
The Vegan Society has announced a new campaign to improve the service to vegans provided by train caterers. Supporters of the charity have been told to contact rail companies asking them to offer vegan food and drink options on trains as part of its ‘Vegan on the Go’ campaign. The…
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26 July
Olive Tree Brasserie opens fifth site in Lytham
The director of the Olive Tree Brasserie, Dean Wilson, has selected his hometown of Lytham as next site for expansion of the Greek/Mediterranean brand. This follows the recent opening of the restaurant in the Stockton Heath area in Cheshire. Wilson has now focused on opening another 110 seater venue on…
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25 July
Hospitality businesses advised to prepare staff for violence and abuse
Some 47% of consumers have witnessed some form of abuse towards hospitality staff in pubs, restaurants, takeaways and hotels in the past three years, new research from insurer NFU Mutual has found. The abusive behaviours ranged from belittling, being patronising, cursing, shouting and physical attacks upon employees. The research also…
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24 July
Former boxer Carl Froch to open bar and nightclub
Former boxer Carl Froch is set to open his first bar and nightclub in his hometown of Nottingham on 3 August. The new establishment, named Alto will feature four bars and will also offer a selection of tapas inspired food. A rooftop terrace will offer cocktails and regular DJs. Froch…
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