Buckinghamshire
Explores hospitality and foodservice developments across a varied Home Counties region, from bustling market towns and riverside villages to countryside hotels and dining destinations. Coverage includes restaurant and pub openings, refurbishments, seasonal menu trends, and investment in local venues, alongside staffing updates, regulatory changes, and profiles of operators contributing to the county’s vibrant food and drink scene.
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Dec- 2020 -17 DecemberCoronavirus
Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3
UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3 this weekend, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in many parts of the country. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the increased restrictions were necessary in order to control the…
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Jun- 2020 -4 JuneRegulations & Policies
North London restaurateur banned for under-declaring tax
A restaurant boss from Edmonton, North London, has been banned as a company director for six years after under-declaring tax leading to liabilities of more than £200,000. Village Mangal Limited was incorporated in December 2012 and Ifras Coruk (43) was appointed the sole director at the same time. The company…
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Mar- 2020 -9 MarchRestaurants
Michelin-starred operator Atul Kochhar to open new Marlow site
Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has acquired the Villa D’este restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The restaurant has been owned and operated by Fabio Terrinoni since the mid 80s, and he has taken the decision to sell the business to focus on his other restaurant in Henley-on-Thames. Kochhar reportedly plans to follow…
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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilPubs and Bars
Cotswolds’ Carpenters Arms relaunches
Gastropub, The Carpenters Arms, located in the Oxfordshire village of Fulbrook has reopened under a husband and wife team who have partnered with pub group, Hawthorn Leisure. Co-operator Tom Addy was head chef at Stoke Park, a five-star luxury hotel, spa, golf and country club, in Buckinghamshire; while other co-operator…
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