Catering & Hospitality News

Author: Katherine Price

UK hotel sector resilient despite Brexit

The UK hotel sector has had a resilient trading performance in 2018, with particularly strong revenue levels set to be recorded in the regions by the end of the year. Read more

Oldest hotel in the UK on the market for £1.4m

The freehold of the oldest hotel in the UK, the Lowther hotel, has been brought to market with the nearby Drake Inn for £1.4m. Read more

Warner snaps up Heythrop Park as part of expansion plans

Warner Leisure Hotels has acquired the 300-bedroom Heythrop Park Resort from Firoka as part of its planned expansion. Read more

Anthea Stephenson leaves Polpetto after two months as head chef

Chef Anthea Stephenson has left Polpetto in London’s Soho after just two months at the relaunched restaurant. Read more

Rohit Ghai to launch comfort food concept at Boxpark Wembley

Chef Rohit Ghai is set to launch new Indian comfort food concept KoolCha at Boxpark Wembley. Read more

Patisserie Valerie appoints interim CFO

Patisserie Holdings has appointed Nick Perrin as interim chief financial officer during the ongoing investigation into its finances and former CFO Chris Marsh. Read more

Gold Service Scholarship 2019 finalists revealed

The eight finalists for the 2019 Gold Service Scholarship have been announced. Read more

Latest openings: Market Hall Victoria, Nocturnal Animals, the Oystermen and more

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors Read more

Gary McDermott and kitchen staff walk out of Pentonbridge Inn

Gary McDermott, head chef of the Pentonbridge Inn, and four members of staff are understood to have walked out on the business on Friday just before service. Read more