Emma Lake
News Editor
News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.
Former Dabbous head chef partners with GM Adam Symonds to open Islington pub
Former head chef of Dabbous Rob Tecwyn is to open a neighbourhood pub in Islington with general manager Adam Symonds, previously of Orasay and Six Portland Road.
Richard and Lindsey Johns announce departure from the Hovingham Inn
Richard and Lindsey Johns have announced they will leave the Hovingham Inn in North Yorkshire in late spring after making the “very difficult decision” not to renew their lease.
CCTV appeal follows theft allegation amid claims of 'eating challenge dispute'
Michelin star predictions 2022
January sees 17.5% fall in consumer spending in restaurants
Hospitality's gender pay gap increases for first time in three years
Hospitality’s gender pay gap increased for the first time in three years in 2020/2021, according to[...]
Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2022 to reveal new stars on 16 February
Michelin will reveal which restaurants have received, and lost, stars in the Great Britain and Ireland[...]
Book review: How to Cook Meat Properly by Paul Foster with Brett Connor
Paul Foster introduces his second book with an ode to meat.
Bartlett Mitchell changes name to BM in post-Covid strategy launch
Bartlett Mitchell has changed its name to BM as it launches a new post-Covid brand strategy.
The Caterer interview: Craig Bonnar of Travelodge on opening its 600th hotel
Travelodge has survived Covid and threats of desertion from landlords while keeping its principles of price and a good night’s sleep intact. Emma Lake talks to its chief executive as it opens its 600th hotel"
Corbin & King placed in administration as shareholder dispute intensifies
Corbin & King has been placed into administration by major shareholder Minor Hotels as a dispute with founder Jeremy King over the direction of the company escalates further.
Corbin & King looks to secure itself against investor
Corbin & King has taken steps to demonstrate its solvency as tensions with investor Minor Hotels appear to become heated.
Daniel Galmiche thanks colleagues as wife’s cancer battle fundraiser approaches £100,000
Chef Daniel Galmiche has thanked colleagues from across hospitality following support for a fundraiser to support[...]
2022 is an opportunity but not as you’ve seen it before
Hospitality is on the rise with 2022 expected to bring opportunities and many a missed celebration,[...]
What happened to Vanilla Black? An interview with founder Andrew Dargue
Andrew Dargue’s ideas about vegetarian food made restaurant Vanilla Black stand out from the lentil-hued competition
News analysis: What is the future of meat?
With veganism on the rise and meat substitutes increasing in popularity, Emma Lake explores the place[...]
Restaurant group losses increase by eye-watering 174% in one year
Losses at the UK’s 100 biggest restaurant groups increased by 174% last year reaching £673m, according to data from accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. "
Design: Leven hotel, Manchester, from warehouse to boutique hotel
Timothy Griffin breathes life into this Manchester warehouse, transforming it into a hotel with a fresh look that unites with the old brickwork. Emma Lake reports
Health minister suggests further support unnecessary as hospitality venues 'pretty full'
Health minister Gillian Keegan has suggested further support for hospitality will not be necessary as restaurants are “pretty full”.
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