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- 2018 -4 May
No catering at Royal Wedding
A letter sent to commoners invited to the Royal Wedding tells them “to bring a picnic lunch as it will not be possible to buy food and drink on site”. As many as 1,200 members of the public have been invited to Windsor Castle to witness the wedding, but invitees…
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3 May
Marco Pierre White opens new Chophouse restaurant in Manchester
Marco Pierre White’s new Manchester restaurant Mr White’s English Chophouse has officially opened its doors. Situated below the Velvet Hotel on Canal Street, Mr White’s English Chophouse will focus on a menu featuring quality steaks, chops and grills and pies, all created by the celebrity chef. The Manchester venue is…
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2 May
Country Valley Foods appoints former executive chef as new sales manager
Foodservice supplier Country Valley Foods has appointed Richard Chilver, the former executive chef from Lumley Castle, as its sales manager. Richard Chilver, who managed the kitchens, menus, and supplies at the County Durham venue for six years, has returned to the team at Country Valley Foods, where he previously worked…
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1 May
Restaurant denied takeaway service amid fears it would ‘encourage illegal parking’
A restaurant in East Lothian has been denied a takeaway service after fears it would encourage drivers to “park on the footpath” and “manoeuvre dangerously”. Sava Estates, the developers behind the restaurant have compared the ruling to halting the construction of a jewellers to avoid encouraging break-ins, and have appealed…
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Apr- 2018 -30 April
Over £320k raised for marathon death chef Matt Campbell
A total of £320,616 has been raised so far in memory of professional chef Matt Campbell who died after he collapsed during the London Marathon on 21 April. Campbell, who competed in ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ in December 2017, took part in the race to raise money in honour of his…
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30 April
Six injured as ceiling collapses in Bolton restaurant
The ceiling at Bolton’s Sizzling Palace collapsed on Saturday night, injuring six people in an incident the restaurant called “not a major incident” in a statement. Firefighters were on the scene at the Indian restaurant at around 10:30pm to rescue trapped diners, however while the incident was ongoing staff continued…
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30 April
Ombra hits back after grated parmesan charge criticism
A restaurant that faced a social media backlash for charging £1.50 for grated Parmesan, Ombra in Hackney, London, has hit back, telling Catering Today its “Parmigiano is not a commodity product”. Customer Rosie French posted a complain on Twitter comparing parmesan to harissa oil (used in kebabs), and claimed the…
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26 April
Farnham Loch Fyne in vegan ‘graffiti war’
The Farnham branch of Loch Fyne has been caught up in the middle of a “graffiti war” in the town between vegan and anti-vegan activists. The sign at Loch Fyne has been vandalised with the phrase ‘fish feel pain’ and a sticker saying ‘veganism is not a diet’. Employee Charlie…
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26 April
Masterchef contestants to ‘finish’ London Marathon in honour of Matt Campbell
Former Masterchef: The Professionals contestant Jamie Park and Tom Peters have organised a run in honour of the show’s semi-finalist, Matt Campbell, who died after collapsing during the London Marathon on 21 April. Campbell was running to raise money for the Brathay Trust charity, in honour of his father who…
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25 April
Ivy Chelsea Garden in racism row with singer Raye
The singer Raye has accused Ivy Chelsea Garden of racism after a black friend was not allowed into the restaurant due to his attire, despite wearing similar clothing to a white friend who had already been allowed entry. The singer posted a video to Instagram showing her friend being turned…
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