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Minute on the clock: Daniel Broughton

Daniel Broughton has developed a conference menu that has health and nutrition at its heart. The executive chef of London’s 30 Euston Square, which is run by Searcys and located within the headquarters of the R ... Read more

Wilson Vale records 11% increase in turnover in 2018

Contract caterer Wilson Vale saw an 11% increase in turnover in 2018 to just under £34m. Read more

Hospitality gender pay gap appears to be strides ahead of national average

Hospitality appears to, once again, be strides ahead of other industries when it comes to the gender pay gap – but inequality still remains the norm. Read more

Hospital Catererers Association announces shortlist for annual awards

The Hospital Caterers Association has announced the shortlist for its annual awards ceremony, due to take place later this month. Read more

Eventist Group wraps up £35m Tobacco Dock contract

The Eventist Group has signed a five and a half year £35m extension to its contract at London’s Tobacco Dock. Read more

Social Pantry named approved supplier for Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery has named Social Pantry as its approved supplier. Read more

Man, 22, charged in connection with death of agency chef

A suspect has been charged in connection with the death of agency chef Lionel Simenya, who died in Edinburgh earlier this month. Read more

Sodexo wins £4m five-year contract with Cheshire school

Sodexo’s school caterer Independents has been awarded a £4m, five-year contract by King’s school in Chester. Read more

Mitie’s Creativevents wins RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival contract

Mitie’s Creativevents has won a full-hospitality contract for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, taking place this July. Read more

Bartlett Mitchell announces series of senior appointments

Bartlett Mitchell has announced a series of senior appointments as the group looks to drive further growth. Read more

Pauline Cox appointed managing director of Gather & Gather Ireland

Pauline Cox has been appointed managing director of Gather & Gather Ireland. Read more

Gather & Gather secures five-year Yorkshire Building Society contract

Mitie caterer Gather & Gather has won a five-year contract with Yorkshire Building Society. Read more

Social Pantry and Switchback host supper club to showcase talents of prison leavers

Social Pantry and charity Switchback will host a supper club in May to give young prison-leavers the chance to gain work experience while showcasing their culinary talent. Read more

Accessibility campaigner and marketing expert Arnold Fewell dies

Accessibility campaigner and marketing expert Arnold Fewell has died at the age of 67. Read more

Amadeus appoints Paul Connolly executive chef of NEC

Venue and event caterer Amadeus has announced the appointment of Paul Connolly as executive chef of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Read more

UK defence contract wins provide revenue boost for Compass

New UK defence contracts and a strong sports events calendar helped Compass’ revenue grow by 6.9% in the the months to 31 December 2018. Read more

Acorn Awards: Ten days left to nominate your bright young stars

There are just ten days left to nominate the bright young stars in your business for the 2019 Acorn Awards. Read more

C&C Catering Equipment founder John Kitchin dies

John Kitchin, the founder of C&C Catering Equipment, has died aged 86. Read more

Andy Voice named Sodexo Chef of the Year

Andy Voice has been named Sodexo Chef of the Year having beaten six other finalists at a live cook off at the Foodservice Show in Birmingham. Read more