Caroline Baldwin
Features and special projects editor
Caroline is features and special projects editor at The Caterer, looking after features for print and online. She specifically looks after the Drinks Doctor column and Book Reviews, as well as overseeing Supplier and Technology features. She also looks after The Caterer’s Podcast and Online Summits, as well as working on a number of other events throughout the year.
'Our pubs don’t feel restauranty': The Chickpea Group sweeps the south west
From a single pub in the village of Zeals in Wiltshire to a group of pubs with rooms and a popular pizza brand, the Chickpea Group has seen massive growth over the past five years
Eat Social completes management buyout and announces first contract win
Contract caterer Eat Social has announced a change in ownership following a management buyout.
How Mark Winter is preparing for the summer season at the Holiday Inn Blackpool
Squatters removed from Marco Pierre White’s abandoned restaurant
Busaba to focus on London opportunities despite cost of living challenges
Dew Drop Inn appoints Alicia Corlett as manager
How Honey & Co cook up their menu when the oven is switched off
When the Honey & Co Daily ovens are turned off at 2pm, dishes slow-cook in the[...]
Fortitude's Dee Rettali: ‘I wouldn’t copy what somebody else was doing’
Londoners are queuing round the block for Dee Rettali’s flavourful fermented bakes at Fortitude Bakehouse, hewn[...]
Ping Pong trials 15% 'brand charge' ahead of changes to tipping law
London restaurant chain Ping Pong has raised staff wages and replaced its service charge with a[...]
Kirk and Keeley Haworth’s relocated Plates set to open on 3 July
Great British Menu ‘Champion of Champions’ Kirk Haworth and his sister Keeley have opened bookings for[...]
Menuwatch: the Seahorse, Belfast
Damian Tumilty has the pick of the very best Irish produce to create a classic menu of dishes packed with flavour. Caroline Baldwin reports"
Chickpea to open seventh pub with rooms in Somerset
The Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group is heading West to Somerset, with the opening of the Manor House in June 2024.
David Peevers takes new role at RedCat as F&B director
RedCat pub company has appointed David Peevers into the newly created role of director of food and beverage.
JD Wetherspoon reports record sales despite a reduction in pubs
JD Wetherspoon has reported a surge in sales for its half year results, with revenue almost[...]
Hefin Roberts takes head chef role at Château Rhianfa on Anglesey
Former Y Parlwr chef Hefin Roberts has taken on a new role at the Grade II-listed[...]
Cameron House unveils new all-day dining restaurant
Cameron House on Loch Lomond in Scotland will open La Vista restaurant next week, alongside a[...]
Caravan to open Manchester site this summer
London’s all-day dining and coffee roaster, Caravan, will venture north to open its first site outside[...]
BaxterStorey promotes two female regional managers to the board
BaxterStorey announces the appointment of Louise Denton and Eimear Hargaden to its company board."
London’s off-peak Friday travel trial starts today
Hospitality businesses in London are welcoming reduced travel fares on Fridays to encourage people back to the office on the quietest day of the week.
Book review: Sweet Polish Kitchen
These recipes are simple to follow, yet her thoughtful details on the background of each will encourage any baker to look further into Polish cuisine.
Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.
The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.
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