York
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments in this historic city, with reporting on restaurant and pub openings, independent brand activity, local sourcing, and tourism-led demand. Areas such as the city centre, Bishopthorpe Road, and Fossgate feature prominently, offering insights for operators responding to heritage-driven footfall, commuter trade, and the balance between local and visitor markets.
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Nov- 2018 -19 NovemberFood and Drink
Manchester pub offers £500 for pigs in blankets ‘taste-test’
A Manchester pub has announced it is searching for a taster for its pigs in blankets and has offered £500 as payment for taking the “taste-test”. The Oast House is looking to introduce new takes on the Christmas classic and it wants a local to attend the test with a…
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16 NovemberBeverages
Marco Pierre White to serve Eastenders star’s gin in restaurants
Black and White Hospitality, the company co-founded by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, has signed a deal to stock a new gin brand created by a British soap star. The firm will now offer Neat Gin across its restaurant estate which currently stands at 50 sites. The gin, which is…
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7 NovemberBusiness
Black And White Hospitality launches international division
Black and White Hospitality has launched a new division that will focus on expanding its business globally. The hospitality business, which was co-founded by Marco Pierre White and Nick Taplin, has now signed a deal with RMAL Hospitality to form Black and White International. News on the deal will be…
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1 NovemberBusiness
Black and White Hospitality appoints new managing director
UK-based hospitality business has appointed a new managing director to head up its franchising division. Founded by chairman and CEO Nick Taplin, Black and White Hospitality, whose main shareholder is Marco Pierre White, has now on taken on board Brandie Deignan. Deignan will now oversee the growth of the group’s…
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Oct- 2018 -25 OctoberBeverages
Scofflaw announces ‘war’ on ‘rogue British PR’ who sent Donald Trump press release
US brewer Scofflaw has announced “war” on British firm Frank PR after it sent a “rogue” press release which claimed to offer free beer for “Trump supporters”. In a statement released to Catering Today this afternoon, headlined ‘US beer brand Scofflaw goes to war after Trump fiasco’, the brewer said…
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15 OctoberPeople
Koffmann & Mr White’s opens at the Abbey Hotel in Bath
Koffmann and Mr White’s, the new French English brasserie at the Abbey Hotel in Bath, has opened its doors to the public for the first time. The restaurant is the first venture between the chefs Pierre Koffmann and Marco Pierre White, and will be serving simple, affordable, French and English…
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11 OctoberFood and Drink
Vegan restaurant By Chloe releases cannabis-infused dessert menu
Plant-based restaurant chain By Chloe has announced it will be launching its CBD-infused “FEELZ” menu on 15 October. FEELZ is a limited edition product range which includes brownies, cupcakes, cookies and more. In an attempt to be dog-friendly, the restaurant will also offer CDB peanut butter bone for dogs. By…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberPubs and Bars
York Brewery fined £44,600 after man fell through pub trapdoor
York Brewery has been fined £44,600 after a man fell through a trapdoor in its Last Drop Inn pub located in Colliergate, York. The incident happened as a delivery driver was delivering gas cylinders to the pub, the driver was led into a pitch black room where he stepped aside…
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6 SeptemberBusiness
LGH Hotels Management announce partnership with Marco Pierre White
LGH Hotels Management has announced a new partnership with celebrity chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White. The deal will see the opening of two of Marco’s New York Italian branches in the Holiday Inn Milton Keynes – Central and Holiday Inn Brentwood later this year. The partnership follows an agreement…
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Aug- 2018 -6 AugustPeople
Most Michelin-decorated chef in the world Joël Robuchon dies aged 73
The world’s most Michelin-decorated chef Joël Robuchon has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. Robuchon was well known for his signature ‘cuisine moderne’ style which saw his restaurants awarded 32 Michelin stars across 13 countries. His style aimed to use a small amount of ingredients prepared in…
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