The Raby Hunt

Today’s news in brief – 08/01/24

Drinks sales in the UK saw 7% year-on-year growth in the two weeks ended 30 December 2023, according to data from CGA. Other notably strong days included ‘Mad Friday’ (22 December), when sales were up by 21%. It was a more difficult festive season in the spirits category where sales…

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The Raby Hunt restaurant hits the market ahead of closure

The Raby Hunt, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant near Darlington, has hit the market for an undisclosed amount.  The restaurant has announced it will close its doors later this month as its two Michelin star chef, James Close, plans to step away and embark on a new challenge at Darlington’s Rockliffe Hall. …

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Lee Westcott steps down as head chef of Pensons restaurant

Pensons restaurant has revealed Lee Westcott will be stepping down as head chef at the end of the year. Having opened Pensons with Peta Darnley in January, Westcott headed up the kitchen since the launch, resulting in the restaurant being awarded a Michelin Star.  Westcott will be succeeded by Chris…

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Michelin-starred restaurant hit with backlash from villagers over expansion plans

A Michelin-starred restaurant in County Durham has been hit by a backlash from locals who claim the restaurant’s traffic makes them “prisoners” in their own homes in an objection letter to Darlington council. The Raby Hunt restaurant, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in England’s north east, plans to combine the restaurant…

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