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Alex Kratena and Monica Berg announce Old Street TaTa Eatery collaboration

Award-winning bartending team Alex Kratena and Monica Berg are set to work with TaTa Eatery chefs Zijun Meng and Ana Gonçalves on a new project in Shoreditch’s Old Street in 2019. Read more

Oddfellows makes pledge to cut out unsustainable palm oil in city-wide scheme

Boutique hotel Oddfellows in Chester has become the first in the city to pledge to stop using products which contain palm oil from non-sustainable sources. Read more

David Jenkins returns to Corse Lawn House as manager

Corse Lawn House has appointed David Jenkins as manager of the four-decade old, family-run institution. Read more

Michelin Guide for Macau and Hong Kong rewards culinary dynasty, crowns two new three-star sites

Richie Corrigan, son of Irish chef Richard Corrigan, is among those recognised in this year’s Michelin guide for Macau and Hong Kong while two new sites were handed their third stars. Read more

Record November occupancy for London hotels

London hotels recorded an occupancy rate of 85.9% last month, up 2.5% year on year and the highest level for any November on record, according to provisional figures from data company STR. Read more

Homeless charity Crisis seeks chefs to volunteer over the festive season

Trained chefs, experienced catering staff and keen cooks are being called upon by national homelessness charity Crisis to volunteer over the festive period. Read more

Trump Turnberry appoints Callum Dow as executive chef

The Trump Turnberry Hotel has appointed Callum Dow as the site’s new executive chef. Read more

Bidfood sets out four mega food trends for 2019

Food wholesaler Bidfood described yesterday how the political environment in the UK and concerns around sustainability and food provenance are set to fuel the major food trends of 2019. Read more

Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore eyes expansion after pre-tax profit boost

Franco Manca and the Real Greek owner Fulham Shore has posted a 35% boost to pre-tax profit in its H1 numbers for the six months up to 23 September 2018. Read more

Gaius Wyncoll named as general manager of Manor House Hotel

Gaius Wyncoll has been named as general manager of Exclusive Hotels and Venues site the Manor House hotel in Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Read more

US chain The Halal Guys plans three UK restaurants in 2019

US restaurant chain The Halal Guys is to open three London restaurants in early 2019 after sealing a UK franchise deal. Read more

Japanese curry chain Coco Ichibanya to launch in London

Japanese restaurant group Curry House CoCo Ichibanya is set to open its first UK restaurant tomorrow. Read more

Marriott’s Moxy Edinburgh to open in January

Marriott has confirmed that its new Moxy Edinburgh hotel will open in January with Fiona Mackenzie at the helm. Read more

Hotel operators circle Cambridge’s historic Shire Hall

The historic Shire Hall building in Cambridge could become a hotel after Cambridgeshire County Council put the building up for sale. Read more

Fairview Hotels buys Holiday Inn, Cardiff North

Fairview Hotels has bought the Holiday Inn, Cardiff North, for an undisclosed sum. Read more

Pho eyes expansion as turnover passes £30m mark

Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho aims to expand further, as its annual results revealed its turnover has now passed the £30m mark. Read more

Readership survey: tell us what you think about The Caterer

In order for us to continue to improve, we’d like to better understand you and things you find most valuable. Read more

Sodexo acquires education caterer Alliance in Partnership

Sodexo has acquired education caterer Alliance in Partnership (AiP) for an undisclosed sum. Read more

Abokado opens new store in Hammersmith as it eyes growth in the suburbs

Abokado has opened a new store in Hammersmith as it eyes future growth in the suburbs. Read more

Courtyard by Marriott hotel planned for London City Airport site

A 196-bedroom Courtyard by Marriott hotel is to open close to London City Airport in 2020. Read more

Catering & Hospitality News

Alex Kratena and Monica Berg announce Old Street TaTa Eatery collaboration

Oddfellows makes pledge to cut out unsustainable palm oil in city-wide scheme

David Jenkins returns to Corse Lawn House as manager

Michelin Guide for Macau and Hong Kong rewards culinary dynasty, crowns two new three-star sites

Record November occupancy for London hotels

Homeless charity Crisis seeks chefs to volunteer over the festive season

Trump Turnberry appoints Callum Dow as executive chef

Bidfood sets out four mega food trends for 2019

Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore eyes expansion after pre-tax profit boost

Gaius Wyncoll named as general manager of Manor House Hotel

US chain The Halal Guys plans three UK restaurants in 2019

Japanese curry chain Coco Ichibanya to launch in London

Marriott’s Moxy Edinburgh to open in January

Hotel operators circle Cambridge’s historic Shire Hall

Fairview Hotels buys Holiday Inn, Cardiff North

Pho eyes expansion as turnover passes £30m mark

Readership survey: tell us what you think about The Caterer

Sodexo acquires education caterer Alliance in Partnership

Abokado opens new store in Hammersmith as it eyes growth in the suburbs

Courtyard by Marriott hotel planned for London City Airport site

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Gaius Wyncoll named as general manager of Manor House Hotel

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Pho eyes expansion as turnover passes £30m mark

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