Story of the week: A massive fire broke out in a Shoreditch office block which houses a number of bars and restaurants yesterday morning.
Owner of two bars affected by the fire, Jonathan Downey, told Caterer it won’t be back in business for at least 18 months.
A dozen of France's most renowned chefs, led by Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon, have joined forces to set up 'Cuisine de France’, an initiative designed to increase the standing of French cuisine in the world.
Former Michelin-starred chef John Wood aims to change hospitality recruitment with the launch of his new recruitment company.
Former AA inspectors have reacted angrily to accusations made by ex-colleague Gordon Cartwright, claiming he was a driving force behind the commercialisation he has now condemned.
In hotels news, Von Essen has announced the appointment of Andrew Thomason as the general manger of the soon-to-be-launched Hotel Verta.
Marriott International plans to double its portfolio of hotels in Europe by 2015.
Meanwhile, UK hotel executives have reversed their prediction that the hotel market would see a sustained upturn in 2010.
The six national finalists for the 2010 Roux Scholarship have been named.
The names of the six restaurant managers who have made it through to the final of the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2010 awards have been revealed.
Hotel groups continue to lead the way in the latest UK Business Superbrands list, with Hilton ranked highest against its closest rivals Marriott and Sheraton.
With the world’s most historic motor racing track running through its reception, the 120-bedroom Brooklands hotel in Weybridge, Surrey, has finally opened its doors.
In contract catering news, Nick Potter appointed as managing director of Restaurant Associates and Sodexo Prestige wins £5m contract with Tyne & Wear Archive & Museums.
Great news for Caterer’s School Meals Matters campaign as contract caterers step up their support presenting the petition to staff at schools and to parents of pupils.
MPs have renewed calls to introduce minimum alcohol pricing in a parliamentary debate yesterday, following a January report from the Health Committee advocating the move.
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is to start opening its pubs at 7am, as it brought cheer to the sector with a 41% rise in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year.
The controversial food hygiene rating system "Scores on the Doors" has come under renewed criticism from the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
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