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The Clink Restaurant to open at HMP Styal, Cheshire
The Clink Charity and Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS) have confirmed there will be a fourth prisoner training restaurant, The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal in Cheshire. It will open its doors in...
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Londoners love their ‘lunch-to-go’ but pay 24% more
Foodservice industry figures from the NPD Group show that Londoners visit fast food outlets and other chains to buy a take-out lunch more frequently than people in the rest of Britain. London comprises...
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Organic market strengthens as confidence grows
The Soil Association is announcing new figures showing acceleration in the growth of the UK’s organic grocery market, as well as wider availability in the foodservice industry. The figures from...
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Improved medium term outlook for the UK eating out market
Eating out participation amongst the UK adult population has grown for two straight quarters for the first time since 2012. Although there has been a marginal decline since Q2 2012, Allegra...
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Kings Head appoints Alan Holmes as Restaurant and Cellar Manager
The hotly anticipated Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Alan Holmes as its Restaurant and Cellar Manager. Former Sommelier of the Year, Alan brings a wealth of experience from his previous...
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Just time to enter your restaurant in the 2014 Startups Awards
Up-and-coming restaurants across the country have been given one last chance to enter Startups Awards 2014 after the deadline was extended to Friday 26 September. Sponsored by Simply Business and...
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14 new stars in Michelin Guide 2015
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2015 is published today with 14 new stars awarded: “The 14 new stars in our 2015 guide highlight the enormous richness and variety of the UK’s restaurant...
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Taco Bell arrives on the UK High Street
On Thursday 25 September, Taco Bell – the world’s largest Mexican-inspired restaurant chain –buzzing Ecclesall Road in Sheffield. Bringing its famous tacos, burritos and quesadillas, Taco Bell has...
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Meat, Music & Mayhem as Grillstock and Simple Simon come to Bath
Grillstock Bath is the latest opening from the organisers of the highly successful Bristol and Manchester Grillstock BBQ festivals. The restaurant offers mouthwatering barbecued meats cooked low and...
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PizzaExpress celebrates talent on a global scale
Spanning 14 countries and over 500 restaurants, PizzaExpress has been on the hunt for its top waiters and pizza chefs. Celebrating these vital roles, PizzaExpress’ Global Waiter and Pizzaiolo...
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TGI Fridays and Bookatable join forces
TGI Fridays, the award winning restaurant chain, is now in partnership with Bookatable – Europe’s largest restaurant booking site – which is set to enhance the online booking experience at Fridays:...
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Do you serve the best breakfast?
The Best Breakfast Awards are returning for a second year, following a successful launch which saw over 250 foodservice venues enter their breakfast dishes. The awards take place as part of the...
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Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2014 winners
Les Haras, a restaurant in Strasbourg (France) designed by Jouin Manku (above right), and FEI, a bar in Guanzhou (China) designed by A.N.D.(above left) have been announced the overall winners of the...
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Osmond buys Strada
Sun Capital Partners, Hugh Osmond’s private equity vehicle, is reported to have bought the Strada chain of Italian restaurants in a £37m deal. Strada is a group of contemporary Italian restaurants...
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Laybourne to consult and recruit for Lakes Distillery Bistro
Nationally renowned Geordie chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne has been announced as the consultant of the planned Bistro at The Lakes Distillery in Cumbria. The casual bistro and bar, at what is to...
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Fresh and zingy with Ethos
Your taste buds can travel the world with a visit to Ethos, a new ‘fast-casual’ dining experience located on Eastcastle Street near Oxford Circus. With abundant displays of beautifully crafted food,...
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Outstanding results on Tax Equality Day
Organised by veteran VAT cut campaigner Jacques Borel, Tax Equality Day was once again a great success. Here, H&C News presents some reactions from the companies supporting the Day. Jacques Borel...
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Pierre Hermé to open in Seven Dials
Shaftesbury PLC has announced that Pierre Hermé (below) is to open its new London boutique in Seven Dials with a 596 sq ft standalone store at 38 Monmouth Street. Providing a truly Parisian gourmet...
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First UK site for New Orleans concept, Ninth Ward
Shelley Sandzer, the leisure property specialist agency, has secured the debut London site for the New York based independent bar and restaurant operator, The Church Group which will enter the London...
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Tragus targets growth to 500 restaurants
Tragus Group, one of the UK’s largest casual dining operators, has confirmed the completion of the sale of Strada Trading Limited to SCP Sugar Limited, an entity controlled by Sun Capital Partners....
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