Restaurants
The latest news and updates on restaurants, 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- 2021 -19 July
Kitchin Group hires external HR consultancy amid bullying accusations
The Tom Kitchin owned Kitchin Group has appointed an independent, external HR consultancy in reaction to recent allegations of staff mishandling and harassment. Some 12 former employees claimed earlier this month of “hellish” sexual harassment, abuse, and the denial of food, water, and lavatory breaks amid 18 hours shifts across…
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16 July
BIBO to open at the Mondrian Shoreditch
Mondrian Shoreditch London has announced the opening of Chef Dani García’s first UK based restaurant, which is set to open its doors on 2 August 2021. BIBO Shoreditch will host an open-kitchen tapas bar and an all-day dining room in the heart of the hotel. The restaurant’s interior is reportedly…
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16 July
Hexagon owner launches new dining concept
Paul Michaels, the owner of Hexagon, one of the “finest” classic car dealers in Europe, has announced the opening of a new restaurant concept, The Engine Rooms, in London. The venue will serve Mediterranean-inspired dishes, whilst also using the “best of seasonal British ingredients”. Some 80% of the menu will…
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16 July
Water House Project to launch permanent site
The Water House Project, an East London site created by chef Gabriel Waterhouse, is set for a permanent launch in September. Founded in 2015, The Water House Project has traded from a semi-permanent bricks-and-mortar site on Mare Street since early 2020. Relocating to Corbridge Crescent, the “social fine dining” restaurant…
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15 July
The Tetley Bar and Kitchen appoints new head chef
The Tetley Bar and Kitchen in Leeds has announced the appointment of Connaire Moran as head chef, following the relaunch of its menu and food offering. Moran joins from The Owl, in Kirkgate Market – the first ever pub in Europe’s biggest indoor market. Prior to this, he began his…
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14 July
MJMK opens ‘Cuban inspired’ restaurant in London
MJMK Hospitality has announced the opening of Bar La Rampa, a new restaurant and bar concept inspired by Cuba, which is set to open in London this summer. Located on Market Place, two minutes from Oxford Circus, the venue will accommodate both indoor and outdoor dining, with a large al…
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12 July
Sachi to launch at London’s Pantechnicon
Sachi, a new Japanese restaurant, is set to launch this summer in Pantechnicon, a London venue that showcases both Nordic and Japanese cultures. The site will serve Japanese dishes inspired by regional cuisines paired with a “delicate interplay” of Nordic flavours. Composed of 130 covers, Sachi will contain an open…
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8 July
Gino D’Acampo opens new London restaurant
Gino D’Acampo has announced the opening of ‘Luciano’, a new restaurant located in London on 26 July. The new restaurant will be located at the ME London hotel, and is named after the celebrity chef’s 18-year old son Luciano. To support kitchen operations, Lorenzo Minini has been appointed as executive…
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6 July
Buzzworks tackle ‘recruitment drought’ with £20k bonus pot
Buzzworks, a group of independent restaurant and bar operators, has released a bonus pot of £20k for staff referrals, in a bid to tackle a “recruitment drought” of almost 50 chef vacancies. The group, which operates 12 sites across Scotland, said it will offer monetary bonuses to any customer or…
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6 July
Kitchin Group suspends senior staff over bullying allegations
Two senior members of staff have been suspended at the Tom Kitchin-owned Kitchin Group, following allegations of staff mishandling and harassment. Some 12 former employees reportedly alleged in comments to The Times of “hellish” sexual harassment, abuse, and the denial of food, water, and lavatory breaks amid up to 18…
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