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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Jul- 2018 -2 July
Millennials account for 30% of hotel and restaurant revenue
Hoteliers and restaurateurs estimate that a third of their annual revenue now comes from the millennial generation, according to new research. In a report, ‘Finding the balance: human touch vs high tech’, international law firm CMS showed millennials – people who reached adulthood in the early 21st Century – were…
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2 July
40 government officials poisoned by Diwali food
As many as 40 people working for an unnamed government department in Leicester have been struck down with food poisoning after ordering “culturally relevant food” to celebrate the end of Diwali 2017. The incident prompted Leicester City Council to commission a report investigating the incident. It said: “To celebrate the…
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Jun- 2018 -29 June
Mayor calls for ‘united effort’ to save London’s pubs
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for a united effort from government, local authorities and the pub industry to help protect the future of the capital’s pubs, as he released new figures showing that there has been a long-term decline. The figures, published today, show that while pub…
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28 June
The Yorke Arms to reopen with chef Frances Atkins at the helm
The Yorke Arms in Ramsgill, Harrogate is set to reopen in July 2018 with the newly formed partnership of Yorkshire businessman Jonathan Turner and Michelin-starred chef, Frances Atkins. The Yorke Arms is currently undergoing refurbishment and the newly decorated bedrooms will open soon after the Michelin-starred restaurant. The Yorke Arms…
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28 June
Indian restaurant gives away free meals everytime Harry Kane scores at World Cup
An Indian restaurant is giving away free meals everytime Harry Kane scores at the World Cup. The Dilshad restaurant in Chadsmoor has created a curry in honour of the England forward called the ‘Kane Korma’. When a customer orders the ‘Kane Korma’ they are given a ticket and can then…
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26 June
Claudia Winkleman to host AA Hospitality Awards 2018
The AA has announced that TV presenter, radio personality and journalist, Claudia Winkleman will be the host of the 21st annual AA Hospitality Awards on Monday 24 September 2018, at Grosvenor House in London. This year is also the 110th anniversary of the AA Hotel and Hospitality Services. The awards…
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22 June
Marco Pierre White to open English Chophouse and fish and chip shop in Dover
Marco Pierre White is to open an English Chophouse and a Wheeler’s Fish and Chip Shop at the Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa set to open this summer. The 85 cover English Chophouse will be the third restaurant of its kind to open in the UK this…
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21 June
Prescott and Conran falls into administration
The restaurant group founded by Habitat owner Sir Terence Conran – Prescott and Conran – has fallen into administration. The three remaining London outlets of Prescott and Conran – Parabola in Kensington, Lutyens on Fleet Street and Albion in Clerkenwell – have shuttered putting 168 jobs at risk The restaurant…
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21 June
Chef Alexis Gauthier supports foie gras ban
Chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier whose restaurant, Gauthier Soho, used to serve 25kg of foie gras per day, has told Catering Today he is fully behind banning the substance on ethical grounds. When asked if he would support a ban on foie gras Gauthier replied “of course” saying its production…
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20 June
Deliveroo to host refugee chefs for Refugee Week
Deliveroo will host refugee chefs to bring the world’s dishes to Londoners for the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week from 18 to 24 June. The chefs, who have fled conflict and political upheaval from Syria, Yemen, Libya, Eritrea and Ivory Coast, are part of the community project and charity Welcome…
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