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 -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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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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