North Yorkshire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality across North Yorkshire, with updates from York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Skipton, and the North York Moors. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, rural dining trends, tourism-driven trade, and local supply dynamics. Designed for chefs, operators, and F&B professionals, it offers insight into operating in a region where heritage, seasonal demand, and destination-led experiences shape the market.
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyRestaurants
Gisborough Hall appoints new head chef
North Yorkshire-based hotel Gisborough Hall has re-appointed David Sotheran has the head chef of its restaurant. Sotheran had previously spent nine with the hotel, from January 2005 to October 2014 and has cooked for a host of well known people, including Princess Anne. One of his main responsibilities will be…
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Jun- 2019 -14 JunePubs and Bars
John Quinlan joins chef Lee Murdoch for premium gastropub concept
Hospitality entrepreneur John Quinlan and international chef Lee Murdoch have teamed up to launch a Three’s A Crowd, a new concept in independent, contemporary ‘anytime’ dining and drinking. The concept is said to be for those of all ages who love good food and want to try the best ingredients…
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May- 2019 -10 MayPeople
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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Dec- 2018 -4 DecemberAwards & Events
Nottingham’s Restaurant Sat Bains rated fourth best in the world
Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham has been rated the fourth best fine dining restaurant in the world, according to the TripAdvisor 2018 Travellers’ Choice. The eatery which serves British cuisine was the only UK-based restaurant to place the top 10 in the list; Adam’s in Birmingham was rated 11th while…
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Oct- 2018 -17 OctoberRestaurants
Timothy Taylor restaurant put up for sale
Harrogate Brasserie, the restaurant owned by regional pub operator Timothy Taylor Brewery, has been brought to the market by specialist business property adviser, Christie and Co. The restaurant is situated in the centre of the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire and occupies a stone built, three story building. The…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustAwards & Events
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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Jun- 2018 -6 JuneBeverages
Yorkshire couple launches England’s first self-built distillery
More than 200 guests attended the launch of England’s first self-built distillery based in Sutton-on-the-Forest in North Yorkshire. Cooper King Distillery celebrated its launch on 2 June where Founders’ Club members, investors, family, friends and supporters enjoyed distillery tours, local food, music and cocktails. The Yorkshire couple Chris Jaume, chartered…
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Apr- 2018 -20 AprilBusiness
Owner of ‘best restaurant in the world’ to open second outlet
A chef whose North Yorkshire restaurant has been described as the ‘best in the world’ in the annual in TripAdvisor awards last year, is set to open a new restaurant called Roots in the heart of York. There is no firm opening date for the new restaurant as of yet…
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