Michelin
Our coverage brings together our coverage of Michelin-related developments across the UK and Ireland, including new star announcements, Bib Gourmand recipients, Green Star sustainability accolades, and chef and restaurant profiles. We report on what Michelin recognition means for business performance, staffing, kitchen standards, and brand value within the foodservice sector. Whether you’re a chef aspiring to earn a star, an operator leveraging accolades to drive bookings, or a group F&B leader analysing premium positioning.
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May- 2025 -8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25
JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…
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8 MayCatering Companies
John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director
Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…
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2 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 02/05/25
McDonald’s has seen its international sales dip 1% in Q1, with US sales falling by 3.6% over the period. That is the steepest decline in like-for-like sales in the US since the three months to the end of June 2020 during the pandemic, when sales fell by 8.7% in the…
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2 MayFood and Drink
Reddington Pub Company to reopen The Anchor and Tom Browns
Reddington Pub Company has announced that it is set to reopen The Anchor pub and Tom Browns restaurant. Reborn after 16 years of dormancy, The Anchor now features a pub, café and courtyard, with a menu designed by Michelin Star Bib gourmand chef Andy Goodbourn. The pub also has The…
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2 MayPeople
Rhubarb Hospitality appoints new executive chef of events
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has announced the appointment of Kieran Reilly as its new executive chef of events. Reilly brings a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality and event catering, having most recently served as culinary director at Rocket Food. Prior to that role, he was executive chef at Lush…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/04/25
UKHospitality has warned that the industry’s stability is under threat from a new wave of government costs, after pubs, restaurants and hotels achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months. It comes as CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners’ Hospitality Market Monitor revealed that a total of 98,866 sites…
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24 AprilCatering Companies
Levy extends QEII Centre contract
Levy UK and Ireland has announced that it has renewed its contract with the QEII Centre for 10 more years. Levy stated that a key aspect of the contract renewal was the addition of esteemed chef partnerships collaborating with the venue’s renowned in-house catering service, QEII Taste. Will Devlin will…
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24 AprilRestaurants
Tom Brown at The Capital opens in Knightsbridge
Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown has officially opened the doors to his new flagship restaurant, Tom Brown at The Capital, in Knightsbridge. Marking a return to The Capital Hotel, where he first made a name for himself as head chef at Outlaw’s, the 28-cover restaurant will champion Brown’s signature style of…
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22 AprilRestaurants
Pyro by Yiannis Mexis to open in London in May
A new Greek restaurant, Pyro, from chef Yiannis Mexis will open in London’s Borough on 1 May. A celebration of cooking over fire, Pyro will feature Greek flavours and seasonal produce, reimagined in a menu of dishes designed to be shared. A space that also features a large bar and…
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16 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/04/25
Big Mamma Holdings has seen its turnover rise 10% to £44m in 2024. According to the group’s filings at Companies House, last year was the first where all six restaurants – Gloria, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario, Jacuzzi and Carlotta in London, and La Bellezza in Birmingham – were operating. Out…
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