Fife

Fife Arms appoints new head chef

The Fife Arms Hotel has announced the appointment of Adam Maddock as its new head chef. Maddock has over a decade of experience in the industry and has worked in Michelin starred restaurants across the UK. After an apprenticeship with the Tanner brothers at only 18 years old, he started…

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Artfarm acquires London’s Groucho Club

Hospitality group Artfarm has bought London’s Groucho Club in Soho for an undisclosed sum. While the total valuation of the deal has not been disclosed, according to the Financial Times it was acquired for £40m .  The Groucho Club has acted as a hub for the arts, literature, and media…

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Haar launches crowdfunding campaign to fund St Andrews return

The Haar Restaurant has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund a new restaurant launch in St Andrews.  Haar opened its doors in 2019, but was forced to close during the pandemic after failing to agree new terms with their landlord. The restaurant has revealed it has found a new…

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Hawkswood Estate gets green light for new restaurant

A self-catering holiday park in Fife has been granted permission to build a new restaurant complete with its own helipad. The five-star Hawkswood Country Estate said it aims to create “Scotland’s finest hospitality experience” with the on-site bistro. The new restaurant will seat 38 diners inside and 28 outside, with…

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Masterchef finalist Dean Banks opens first restaurant

Masterchef: The Professionals finalist Dean Banks has announced his first restaurant, Haar, will be welcoming its first diners on Friday 5 April. Inspired by Banks’ travels, diners can expect to see influences from the Far East, South America and Europe in the dishes served. Haar’s menu will champion local and…

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Masterchef finalist Dean Banks to open first restaurant

Dean Banks a finalist in the 2018 series of Masterchef: The Professionals, has announced he is to open his first restaurant, located in St Andrews, Scotland. The restaurant, named Haar, will open in the town’s five-star Kinnettles Hotel, and span the whole of the ground floor of the hotel, which…

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Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards

Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…

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AA reveals hospitality awards shortlist for 2018

Ahead of the AA Hospitality Awards, the association today revealed the shortlists across four of the 23 categories: Housekeeper of the Year Award, Food Service Award, Eco Hotel of the Year and Customers’ Choice Award. In the Customers’ Choice Award category, all three hotels are based in London with The…

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