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Coverage explores the growth and strategy of the food brand platform founded by former Deliveroo exec Dan Warne, known for developing and scaling chef-led concepts via digital channels and physical venues like Shelter Hall in Brighton. Reporting includes virtual brand rollouts through host kitchens, partnerships with high-footfall operators, funding rounds, and data-led menu development. Insight is tailored for operators and founders tracking digital-first hospitality models, virtual brand licensing, and multi-channel expansion strategy.
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Jul- 2021 -14 JulyFeatures
Becoming a scalable business through successful crowdfunding
It’s one thing to identify a growing market, establish an innovative route into the sector, and reach a point of scalability, but to continually grow a startup is another ballgame completely. Crowdfunding can provide the path needed to beat that game, but also the opportunity to score an unfortunate own…
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2 JulyAwards & Events
D&D London launches training programme to boost recruitment
D&D London has launched a paid training programme that aims to secure employment for those who have little or no previous experience but are looking to enter the hospitality industry. The programme, which will take place next week and see 30 participants take part in total, will be continued with…
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Jun- 2021 -3 JuneCoronavirus
UKH and DWP launch initiative to promote sector opportunities
UKHospitality (UKH) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have partnered to promote jobs in hospitality. The partnership will see UKH running sessions in partnership with Jobcentre Plus work coaches in every region of England, as well as across Scotland and Wales this month. With hospitality reopening following 15…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryEducation
University College Birmingham launches hospitality training hub
A training hub providing vital support for food and hospitality professionals struggling due to the pandemic is being launched by University College Birmingham in partnership with events operator NEC Group. According to the university, the hub will give those “in one of the hardest hit industries the chance to gain…
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May- 2020 -18 MayPubs and Bars
33 South Main reveals £450,000 renovation
Pub and eatery 33 South Main in Naas Co. Kildare has unveiled a new £500,000 renovation and extension project which has created a new event space. Hospitality artisan Andy Hogan acquired the property in June 2017 and completely gutted, renovated and rebranded the establishment as ‘33 South Main’. Under Hogan’s…
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Apr- 2020 -30 AprilComment
Q&A with Scot Turner
How has your business dealt with the lockdown, and what steps have you taken in light of the pandemic? It has been a challenging time for all! We’ve had to change our business model, consolidating locations to minimise manpower and overheads in order for us to keep the business open.…
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28 AprilComment
‘Don’t Stop Now; Keep talking’: Why communication is still vital for businesses
When it comes to adapting your approach to deal with the current pandemic, going dark with your F&B business’ marketing and communications is the last thing you should be doing. Recent studies have already shown a 61% rise in social media engagement, compared to usual usage statistics. Therefore, whether your…
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7 AprilPubs and Bars
Buzzworks Holdings donates £10,000 to Hospitality Action amid coronavirus pandemic
Independent bar and restaurant operators Buzzworks Holdings has made a £10,000 donation to UK charity Hospitality Action, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The donation will provide funding for the charity, which offers a range of support services for people working within the hospitality industry, including a 24 hour hotline for advice,…
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Feb- 2020 -12 FebruaryPeople
Searcys announces raft of promotions and appointments
Events caterers and restaurateurs Searcys has “strengthened” its team with a number of new appointments and promotions across the business. Allan Heard has been appointed as the group’s new account director, having previously served as general manager at 30 Euston Square. Prior to this, he was head of catering at…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryComment
Dining with the stars: a definitive list of celebrity-owned haunts
WHO: Ed Sheeran WHAT: Bertie Blossoms WHERE: Notting Hill Last August, Ed Sheeran shocked his fans by announcing an 18-month hiatus from music. It seems the singer has found a new calling, because it was only a month later that he launched his very own restaurant, Bertie Blossoms. The eatery,…
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