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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Apr- 2018 -24 April
Prezzo CEO steps down after closing a third of outlets
Jon Hendry-Pickup has stepped down from his role as the CEO of Prezzo, following the chain’s CVA agreement. Hendry-Pickup joined the group in 2016 and Karen Jones will take over his position, following her appointment as executive chairwoman. Jones was the former chief executive of pub company Spirit Group. In…
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24 April
Fundraising page for Masterchef’s Matt Campbell tops £90,000
The fundraising Just Giving page for professional chef and former Masterchef semi-finalist Matt Campbell has reached £95,588. The 29 year old Cumbria native was taking part in the London Marathon on 22 April, when he collapsed just short of the finishing line at the 22.5 mile mark. He was attended…
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24 April
Indian restaurant fails hygiene check because staff were away on a hygiene course
The Empire of India restaurant in Bristol has failed a hygiene check because staff were away on a hygiene course with important documents that were supposed to remain in the restaurant. The restaurant is the highest rated in its area on TripAdvisor, but in the latest inspection it was awarded…
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23 April
Bristol restaurant calls visitor a ‘moron’ and ‘epic tool’ after TripAdvisor review
A restaurant owner has labelled an online reviewer an “epic fool” and a “moron” after they turned up without a reservation and subsequently left a bad TripAdvisor review after storming out in “disgust”. In the review the would-be customer, Jeff P, said: “The server was so rude and made us…
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23 April
UKHospitality appoints Jim Cathcart as director of policy and regulation
UKHospitality has announced the appointment of Jim Cathcart to the role of director of policy and regulation. Cathcart joins UKHospitality from the British Beer and Pub Association where he worked for 10 years as a senior policy advisor and policy manager specialising in a wide range of subjects including: licensing,…
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23 April
Former Masterchef contestant dies after collapsing at London marathon
Professional chef Matt Campbell has died at the age of 29 after he collapsed during the London Marathon on 23 April. Campbell, who was from the Lake District and competed in Masterchef: The Professionals in 2017, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark. He received immediate medical attention from race doctors…
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23 April
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group chief financial officer steps down
Crispin Holder, the chief financial officer of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has stepped down today after he was brought on board to steer the ailing firm through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). A CVA was agreed earlier this year for the closure of 12 UK restaurants, alongside the group losing…
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23 April
Lumley Castle welcomes new head chef
Christopher Delaney has taken up a new position as the head chef at Lumley Castle Hotel. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Delaney has worked at some of the North East’s best-known hotels including The Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, Matfen Hall, Close House and Newcastle’s Jesmond Dene…
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23 April
Welcome Break CEO leaves for new role at Sticks ‘N’ Sushi
Rod McKie will leave motorway service operator Welcome Break after 15 years as CEO, to take up the same role at Japanese restaurant group Sticks ‘N’ Sushi next month. McKie will start his new role in July and will remain a member of the Welcome Break board as a non-executive…
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23 April
Restaurant under fire for sharing ‘no show’ diner’s personal details on Twitter
A restaurant owner has faced criticism after posting the personal details of a ‘no show’ customer on Twitter. Russell Bullimore, manager of Bully’s in Cardiff, took a picture of the customer’s booking details and posted it on social media after she failed to turn up for her reservation on Saturday…
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