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Notting Hill restaurant launches petition against demolition

An Italian family-run restaurant in Notting Hill is fighting back against Cineworld which plans to demolish the restaurant in order to expand the neighbouring Gate Cinema’s foyer. Read more

Victor Garvey’s Rambla to open next month

Victor Garvey’s Catalan restaurant Rambla will open on 4 October at 64 Dean Street, Soho. Read more

K West hotel and spa appoints new executive chef

The four-AA-starred K West hotel and spa in Shepherd’s Bush has appointed Jessen Valaydon as executive chef. Read more

Room to Reward aims to offer £1m worth of free hotel breaks

The hotel industry has been urged to put £5b worth of unsold hotels rooms to good use by offering free stays to unsung volunteers and charity workers. Read more

Gleneagles to launch London outpost

The owner of Gleneagles has applied for planning permission to open a club in the heart of London’s Mayfair as an extension of the iconic sporting estate. Read more

Ramada Leicester Stage hotel sold to London Town Group

Property investment company London Town Group intends to carry out a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the 79-bedroom Ramada Leicester Stage hotel following its acquisition from Lester Hotels for an undisclos ... Read more

Assaggi owner blames Brexit for staff shortage

The owner of Italian restaurant Assaggi in London’s Notting Hill has claimed that Brexit is to blame for staff shortages resulting in the closure of his restaurant one day a week. Read more

Rodizio Preto to open two more restaurants

Restaurant group Rodizio Preto, which specialises in Brazilian cuisine, is to open two new restaurants. Read more

Three restaurants shortlisted for 2018 Menu of the Year Catey

The first three restaurants to make the shortlist for The Caterer’s Menu of the Year Catey award 2018 have been revealed. Read more

Ross Bott appointed executive head chef at the Swan in Southwold

Suffolk-based brewer Adnams has appointed Ross Bott as executive head chef of the Swan hotel in Southwold, Suffolk, which it is due to reopen next month following a £6m refurbishment. Read more

Orian Solutions wins three-year contract at Washingwell School

Catering, cleaning and facilities management company Orian Solutions has won a three-year catering contract worth £350,000 at Washingwell School, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Read more

Casual dining restaurants return to discount vouchers

Casual dining restaurant groups are offering consumers the largest array of discount vouchers in two years, it has emerged. Read more

Michael Grange, GM of Oxford’s Randolph hotel, has died

Leading hotelier Michael Grange, who was general manager of the Macdonald Randolph hotel in Oxford, has passed away suddenly at home. He was 61. Read more

Top 10 finalists named in 2017 KP of the Year competition

The top 10 finalists have been decided in the 2017 search for the Kitchen Porter of the Year, a competition launched by Winterhalter UK in partnership with The Caterer. Read more

Joe & the Juice to open in Fulham

Joe & the Juice is to open a new juice bar and café at 299 Fulham Road in December. Read more

Black and White Hospitality to operate New Road hotel

Black and White Hospitality will operate the independently owned New Road hotel when it opens next month in Whitechapel, London. Read more

Noodle bar chain Chopstix readies trio of pre-Christmas openings

Quick-service restaurant brand Chopstix is to open three new restaurants before Christmas, taking the total number of its shopping centre outlets to 25 and its total number of restaurants to 74. Read more

Coronation Street star opens restaurant in Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre

Rupert Hill, who played Jamie Baldwin in Coronation Street, has opened a restaurant in Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre on St Ann’s Square. Read more

Sky bar to crown Fletton Quays hotel

A sky bar will be the crowning glory of a 160-bedroom hotel set to open in Peterborough. Read more

Stonegate makes the move in to UK transport hubs

Stonegate Pub Company has made the move to retailing within transport hubs with the acquisition of Bar Holdings, which operates five bars trading under the Sports Bar & Grill brand. Read more

Catering & Hospitality News

Notting Hill restaurant launches petition against demolition

Victor Garvey’s Rambla to open next month

K West hotel and spa appoints new executive chef

Room to Reward aims to offer £1m worth of free hotel breaks

Gleneagles to launch London outpost

Ramada Leicester Stage hotel sold to London Town Group

Assaggi owner blames Brexit for staff shortage

Rodizio Preto to open two more restaurants

Three restaurants shortlisted for 2018 Menu of the Year Catey

Ross Bott appointed executive head chef at the Swan in Southwold

Orian Solutions wins three-year contract at Washingwell School

Casual dining restaurants return to discount vouchers

Michael Grange, GM of Oxford’s Randolph hotel, has died

Top 10 finalists named in 2017 KP of the Year competition

Joe & the Juice to open in Fulham

Black and White Hospitality to operate New Road hotel

Noodle bar chain Chopstix readies trio of pre-Christmas openings

Coronation Street star opens restaurant in Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre

Sky bar to crown Fletton Quays hotel

Stonegate makes the move in to UK transport hubs

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