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The magical world of Glazebrook House; Heckfield Place; interview with Andrew McKenzie; Rudding Park Read more

Former Polpo MD joins Sourced Market

Former Polpo managing director Scott Macdonald has joined Sourced Market as the business looks to double in size. Read more

Cafe De Pierre takes over Patisserie Valerie’s Debenhams concessions

Patisserie Valerie’s concessions within Debenhams stores have been replaced by French patisserie/brasserie concept Cafe De Pierre. Read more

Interiors of Great Scotland Yard hotel revealed after £75m project

The completed interiors of the Great Scotland Yard hotel in London have been revealed following a £75m renovation project ahead of its launch later this year. Read more

Chick’n to open second site in Soho after ‘nearly failing’

A second Chick’n restaurant is set to open in London’s Soho in May, two years since the launch of the brand’s first site on Baker Street. Read more

How to… make your business attractive to investors

Business owners need watertight arrangements behind the scenes if their company is to be a lure for buyers. Kyri Papantoniou explains Read more

This much I know: Anthony Marshall

The executive chef has worked at the London Hilton Park Lane hotel for 22 years. He talks about boxing as stress release, the value of apprenticeships and other wisdom from his 45 years in hospitality with Kath ... Read more

Gary Usher sets his sights on historic Leeds building for 2020 opening

Gary Usher has set his eyes on Leeds for his next restaurant with a planned opening date of 2020. Read more

Viewpoint: Do you have the Z factor?

Operators need to understand how Generation Z thinks before they can hope to offer them something they want, says Chloe Combi Read more

Team behind Flat Iron Square announce launch of new London food market

The team behind London’s Flat Iron Square have announced plans to open an eating, drinking, shopping and art space in London Bridge. Read more

Latest openings: the Spa at South Lodge, Angelina, Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s and more

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors Read more

Welsh Rugby Union to open ‘Cardiff’s most luxurious hotel’

The Welsh Rugby Union has acquired a building next to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to transform it into ‘Cardiff’s most luxurious hotel’. Read more

Bread Ahead to open restaurant, bakery and school in huge new Wembley site

Bread Ahead has revealed that it will open a new restaurant, baking school, bakery and wholesale operation in Wembley. Read more

Round table: how do you use fish on your menu?

A panel of chefs and suppliers joined The Caterer and sponsor Seafood from Norway at Westminster Kingsway College to discuss the use of fish and seafood on menus, what chefs need to know about fish, and what co ... Read more

Viewpoint: an active social media presence is vital

Word-of-mouth recommendations are a key driver for a hotel’s success, which can only be enhanced with a well thought-out social media strategy. Mark Payne explains Read more

How YTL Hotels brought Monkey Island back to life

YTL Hotels has rapidly expanded its UK portfolio since opening its first hotel, the Gainsborough Bath Spa, four years ago. Now a diverse group of five, Katherine Price meets the team to discuss their latest pro ... Read more

Latest openings: Trade, Plas Maenan Country House, Kanishka and more

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors Read more

Glynn Purnell to open restaurant within a 14th-century monastery

Glynn Purnell has revealed plans to open a third restaurant in Coventry’s Charterhouse. Read more

Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat to specialise in small Asian sharing plates

Gordon Ramsay’s new Mayfair restaurant, Lucky Cat, will open this summer, specialising in Asian small plates and robata grilled dishes designed to be shared. Read more