Cornwall
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this major South West tourism region, with reporting focused on hotspots including Padstow, St Ives, Falmouth, and Newquay. Topics include seasonal restaurant and pub openings, chef-led coastal ventures, locally sourced menu trends, and the operational challenges of high summer demand. Insight is geared toward operators navigating rural staffing, holiday-driven trading peaks, and the balance between local community service and visitor volume.
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilFeatures
Vish and chips does not spell an end to British culinary heritage
Popular culture is often led by narratives that a generation or population is exposed to en mass, with the mass media playing a crucial role in recent times. Whether it is David Attenborough cautioning of irreversible changes to the Earth’s environment on a primetime BBC slot, or a damning exposé…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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25 NovemberNews
Former Jamie Oliver employees win £200k legal claim
Former employees from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in Cornwall have won a legal claim for £200,000 after being made redundant without notice, according to The Daily Mail. 70 former staff members will reportedly receive the equivalent of eight weeks’ pay after the restaurant closed last year, the paper said. It…
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Sep- 2020 -1 SeptemberRestaurants
Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant to reopen on 4 September
The Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough will reopen its doors on Friday 4 September. The Wiltshire venue was previously marked for closure due to Covid related cuts, however after a rent reduction from the landlord the decision has been reversed. The Stein family said they are “excited” to welcome guests…
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1 SeptemberRestaurants
Michael Caines unveils Harbourside Refuge
Michael Caines has announced The Harbourside Refuge, Restaurant and Bar has opened for a soft launch after having acquired the site in July. The Harbourside Refuge will offer a “relaxed” dining experience inspired by its sea-side setting and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner between Wednesday and Sunday. The Harbourside…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustPeople
Michael Caines Collection appoints Liam Finnegan as group executive chef
Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as group executive chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8 September 2020. The news follows Caines’ recent acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall. With a working relationship spanning 14…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyRestaurants
The Box Kitchen & Bar to launch with head chef Nat Tallents
The Box Kitchen and Bar in Plymouth is set to open with MasterChef: The Professionals contestant and National Chef of the Year 2020 semi-finalist, Nat Tallents, set to be at the helm of the kitchen. Having postponed its original May 2020 opening date due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new…
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17 JulyRestaurants
Rick Stein to launch Stein’s on the Quay
The Rick Stein team has announced the launch of its new pop up restaurant Stein’s on the Quay in Padstow for summer 2020. The restaurant will be run by head chef Nick Evans and his team will aim to be serving up the “freshest Cornish catch of the day”. Stein’s…
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7 JulyRestaurants
Rick Stein Restaurant Group sees 5,000 diners return
The Rick Stein Restaurant Group has revealed that 5046 guests dined in its portfolio of 10 restaurants over “Super Saturday” weekend” . The celebrity chef’s portfolio includes The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow and Rick Stein, Barnes. The group also reported 717 retail transactions from four outlets including Stein’s Gift Shop, Deli,…
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2 JulyRestaurants
Michael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant
Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall. The news marks Caine’s second venture in Cornwall and is a “welcome addition” to the Michael Caines Collection which currently comprises luxury country house hotel and restaurant Lympstone Manor,…
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