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Jungmin Seo

Jungmin Seo

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Reporter at The Caterer, covering hotels, restaurants, foodservice, pubs and the latest openings.

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In Pictures: Dishes from Greggs’ 'fine-dining' restaurant

29 November 2023 by

Greggs has collaborated with the executive head chef of Fenwick, Mark Reid, to launch Bistro Greggs in the Newcastle-based department store.

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Kricket secures more funding ahead of fourth restaurant opening

29 November 2023 by

Modern-Indian restaurant group Kricket has secured a new round of funding from White Rabbit Projects (WRP) to power further UK expansion.

East London Pub Company falls into administration News

East London Pub Company falls into administration

29 November 2023 by
Dominic Chapman’s Beehive in Berkshire sold to new operator News

Dominic Chapman’s Beehive in Berkshire sold to new operator

29 November 2023 by
Pub licensing hours could be extended for Euros 2024 News

Pub licensing hours could be extended for Euros 2024

28 November 2023 by
Loungers CFO to step down in 2024 as group reports ‘strong growth’ News

Loungers CFO to step down in 2024 as group reports ‘strong growth’

28 November 2023 by

Loch Fyne 'no longer a core part' of Greene King News

Loch Fyne 'no longer a core part' of Greene King

27 November 2023 by

Pub company and brewer Greene King has confirmed it has ceased trading through its Loch Fyne[...]

G-A-Y Late in London announces 'shock' closure News

G-A-Y Late in London announces 'shock' closure

27 November 2023 by

LGBTQ+ club G-A-Y Late in London’s Soho will be closing on 10 December due to the[...]

Lance Batchelor named chair of Burger King UK News

Lance Batchelor named chair of Burger King UK

27 November 2023 by

Lance Batchelor has been appointed chair of Burger King UK (BKUK) and will be joining the[...]

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PPHE to convert existing asset into 179-room hotel

27 November 2023 by

PPHE Hotel Group has secured planning consent to develop a new hotel within the Park Plaza[...]

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Dorchester group’s average daily rate boosted by ‘surge in demand’ for luxury hotels

The Dorchester group said it saw “strong increases” in average daily rates across its hotel portfolio during 2022."

24 November 2023 by
Soho House buys Hush Mayfair for a 'substantial premium' News

Soho House buys Hush Mayfair for a 'substantial premium'

24 November 2023
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The lease for Hush Mayfair has been sold to Soho House for a “substantial premium”, 24 years after the private members' club first opened.

Further details of Akira Back’s first UK restaurants revealed News

Further details of Akira Back’s first UK restaurants revealed

24 November 2023
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Further details of Akira Back’s UK restaurant debut have been announced, with a new opening date set for early 2024.

Employing people with learning disabilities can be mutually rewarding People

Employing people with learning disabilities can be mutually rewarding

24 November 2023 by

Large companies such as Hilton making it part of their brand identity to welcome people with[...]

McDonald’s branch imposes evening ban on teenagers News

McDonald’s branch imposes evening ban on teenagers

23 November 2023 by

A McDonald’s branch in Fort William in the West Highlands has prohibited teenagers from entering the[...]

Tom Sellers to reopen Restaurant Story in January 2024 News

Tom Sellers to reopen Restaurant Story in January 2024

23 November 2023 by

Tom Sellers’ two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London’s Bermondsey is set to reopen on 12 January 2024.

Standard hotels launches sister brand StandardX News

Standard hotels launches sister brand StandardX

23 November 2023 by

Standard International Holdings has launched a new lifestyle hotel brand, the StandardX, 24 years after the[...]

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Claridge’s unveils Louis Vuitton Christmas tree

Claridge’s hotel in London’s Mayfair has unveiled its annual Christmas tree, which has been designed by Louis Vuitton. "

23 November 2023 by
‘Mere sticking plaster’: Disappointment as chancellor fails to unveil new relief for hospitality News

‘Mere sticking plaster’: Disappointment as chancellor fails to unveil new relief for hospitality

23 November 2023
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The extension in business rates relief in today's Autumn Statement has been described as “a drop in the ocean” by operators.

Neat Burger to close half of its London estate News

Neat Burger to close half of its London estate

23 November 2023
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Plant-based fast-food chain Neat Burger has confirmed it will close four sites in London due to a “decrease in footfall”.

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