Jungmin Seo
Reporter
Reporter at The Caterer, covering hotels, restaurants, foodservice, pubs and the latest openings.
Mitchells & Butlers reports ‘continued strong trading’
Mitchells & Butlers has reported “continued strong trading” in the 43 weeks ended 22 July 2023 as the group prepares to rebuild margins “towards pre-Covid levels from next year”.
Lisa Gibbons named managing director of Las Iguanas
Lisa Gibbons has been appointed managing director of Big Table Group's Las Iguanas restaurant brand.
Popeyes launches wedding catering service
Hotel Riviera sold for £3.5m to overseas investor
Events by Amadeus wins three-year contract with IET Birmingham: Austin Court
The Case in Leicester closes ‘with a heavy heart’
One no-show costs an average of £89, research reveals
No-shows can cost hospitality businesses an average of £89 per lost customer, research has revealed.
Jeremy King 'to open two further restaurants' in London’s West End
Jeremy King is reportedly set to open two restaurants in London’s West End, following his announcement[...]
Closure of Brian Maule at Glasgow's Le Chardon d’Or a ‘sad loss for the city’
Fine dining restaurant Brian Maule at Le Chardon d’Or in Glasgow has closed after 22 years[...]
Marcus Wareing says PizzaExpress has the ‘best pizza in London’
Chef Marcus Wareing has revealed the best pizza in London is available at PizzaExpress.
Burnt Chef Project recruiting team for London to Brighton cycle fundraiser
The Burnt Chef Project has launched Ride for mental health, its first dedicated cycle fundraiser that will see individuals bike 55 miles from London to Brighton on 10 September. "
Next week’s tube strikes called off after 'significant concessions'
Next week’s tube strikes have been called off after the tube union “made progress” in the pensions and jobs dispute.
Lake District’s Michelin-starred restaurants team up for Save Windermere campaign
Several chefs, including Ollie Bridgwater from Source at the Gilpin Hotel and Paul Burgalières from L’Enclume, have joined the Save Windermere campaign dinner, which is due to take place in September.
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal to charge minimum spend to solo diners
Solo diners at Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal in London’s Mayfair will be charged a[...]
Flexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent
Hospitality staff are expected to have more flexibility over where and when they work after the[...]
The Counter brings true Turkish tradition to the UK
The charcoal grills at the Counter represent a return to tradition for Kemal Demirasal. Find out[...]
Investigation launched after restaurant set ablaze in ‘wilful’ fire
A restaurant in Lanarkshire has reportedly been firebombed in a “wilful” attack that is being investigated[...]
Tapestry Collection by Hilton to open first hotel in Northern Ireland
Hilton has announced plans to open its first Tapestry Collection hotel in Northern Ireland in 2025."
Visit Britain/Visit England to relocate headquarters to Birmingham
National tourism agency Visit Britain/Visit England is to relocate its headquarters from London to Birmingham in April 2024.
Crowdfund launched to support workers after Glasgow bar closes in union dispute
Trade union Unite Hospitality has raised over £4,000 as part of a crowdfund to support workers facing redundancy after the sudden closure of 13th Note bar in Glasgow.
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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