Jungmin Seo

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

IHG reports 'strong trading' in half-year results

08 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported “strong trading” as a result of “buoyant leisure demand” in its half-year results to 30 June 2023.

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Popeyes to open first Scottish site

07 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

North American fried chicken brand Popeyes is to open its first site in Scotland later this year.

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Headland hotel’s solar panel bid rejected by councillors due to ‘heritage’ concerns

07 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Toby Carvery loses out on 600 guests after weekend fridge failure

07 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Marcello Ventisei named general manager of Glasgow's Grand Central hotel

07 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Life’s Kitchen named resident catering partner of Glaziers Hall

07 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Britannia Hotels to be charged for demolition costs following Brighton hotel fire

04 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Britannia Hotels will be charged for “all costs incurred” during demolition and safety work at the[...]

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Mark Weir named head chef of Rails at the Great Northern Hotel

03 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Mark Weir has been appointed head chef of Rails at the Great Northern Hotel in London’s[...]

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Tom Kerridge: ‘Absolutely no let-up’ for hospitality as costs rise

03 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Tom Kerridge has revealed his insurance bills at the Hand and Flowers pub in Marlow have[...]

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Drive to help schools and hospitals work with small-scale suppliers

03 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

A drive to improve food standards will see a new portal developed to allow schools and[...]

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ESS secures Port of Felixstowe catering contract

The defence, marine and aerospace sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won a six-year catering contract with the Port of Felixstowe for an undisclosed sum."

02 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Golden Lion Hotel in Norfolk sold to L & J Leisure

02 August 2023

by Jungmin Seo

UK holiday operator L & J Leisure has acquired the Golden Lion Hotel in Norfolk, a Coast & Country Hotel, for an undisclosed sum.

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Smart Group acquires Story Events to bolster event management portfolio

02 August 2023

by Jungmin Seo

Smart Group has acquired boutique London event management company Story Events for an undisclosed sum.

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Spencer Metzger announces departure from the Ritz London

02 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Spencer Metzger has left the Ritz London after 13 years at the hotel.

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Moving Venue and Last Supper appointed catering partners for Control Room A

02 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Event and venue caterers Moving Venue and Last Supper have entered a catering partnership with Control[...]

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Creams Café signs nationwide franchise agreement with Tesco

01 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Dessert restaurant brand Creams Café has entered a nationwide franchise agreement with Tesco Family Dining for[...]

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Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announces 2023 Annual Awards of Excellence winners

01 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) has revealed the 26 winners of this year’s Annual[...]

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Grand Atlantic hotel in Weston-super-Mare sold to Fragrance Group

Singapore-based hospitality investor Fragrance Group has acquired the Grand Atlantic Hotel in Weston-super-Mare from Coast & Country Hotels for an undisclosed sum."

01 August 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Apex Hotels secures £60m funding for rural expansion

01 August 2023

by Jungmin Seo

Apex Hotels has secured a £60m refinancing package to support the its expansion into rural locations.

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Chickpea Group to open sixth pub in Wiltshire

01 August 2023

by Jungmin Seo

The Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group has acquired its sixth pub, the Silver Plough near Salisbury, which is due to reopen later this month.

Jungmin Seo

Reporter

IHG reports 'strong trading' in half-year results

Popeyes to open first Scottish site

Headland hotel’s solar panel bid rejected by councillors due to ‘heritage’ concerns

Toby Carvery loses out on 600 guests after weekend fridge failure

Marcello Ventisei named general manager of Glasgow's Grand Central hotel

Life’s Kitchen named resident catering partner of Glaziers Hall

Britannia Hotels to be charged for demolition costs following Brighton hotel fire

Mark Weir named head chef of Rails at the Great Northern Hotel

Tom Kerridge: ‘Absolutely no let-up’ for hospitality as costs rise

Drive to help schools and hospitals work with small-scale suppliers

ESS secures Port of Felixstowe catering contract

Golden Lion Hotel in Norfolk sold to L & J Leisure

Smart Group acquires Story Events to bolster event management portfolio

Spencer Metzger announces departure from the Ritz London

Moving Venue and Last Supper appointed catering partners for Control Room A

Creams Café signs nationwide franchise agreement with Tesco

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announces 2023 Annual Awards of Excellence winners

Grand Atlantic hotel in Weston-super-Mare sold to Fragrance Group

Apex Hotels secures £60m funding for rural expansion

Chickpea Group to open sixth pub in Wiltshire

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