Emma Lake
News Editor
News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.
Boom in restaurants charging over £150-a-head revealed in restaurant guide
The number of restaurants charging more than £150 for a meal have doubled in the last 12 months, according to research by Harden’s restaurant guides.
Government confirms plans to introduce Martyn's Law in this parliament
The government has confirmed plans to deliver Martyn’s Law, requiring UK venues to prepare anti-terror plans, in this parliament.
JD Wetherspoon reports sales outperforming wider sector
All fired up: Abby Lee on bringing Mambow's regional Malaysian dishes to east London
PizzaExpress owner will not make rival bid for the Restaurant Group
Sodexo secures 10-year extension to Tettenhall College contract
Two arrests after rodents thrown into McDonald's restaurants
Two men have been arrested after live rodents were thrown into two McDonald’s restaurants in Birmingham.
Roux Scholarship opens for entries as it looks to celebrate 40th year
The Roux Scholarship 2024 has opened for entries as the competition prepares to mark its 40th[...]
Book review: Manju’s Cookbook by Manju Patel
Manju’s Cookbook is filled with the familial warmth that permeates the Brighton restaurant that takes its[...]
Eight Rochdale hotels labelled 'premises of concern' by child exploitation officers
Eight hotels in Rochdale have been identified as “premises of concern” by police working to prevent[...]
Minute on the clock: Roy Brett, chef patron, Ondine Oyster & Grill, Edinburgh
The chef patron of Edinburgh’s Ondine Oyster & Grill speaks to Emma Lake about being open for 15 years and why he can never rest on his reputation"
The Caterer interview: Alex Claridge, night time economy advisor for the West Midlands
The chef-patron of Birmingham’s the Wilderness was appointed night time economy advisor for the West Midlands in April. He speaks about foregoing hot-headed rhetoric in favour of evidence-based arguments
Adam Thomason appointed culinary director of Restaurant Associates
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Adam Thomason as culinary director of Restaurant Associates.
Hotel operator ordered to pay £195,000 after employee suffered life-changing injuries
A hotel operator in Rutland has been ordered to pay more than £195,000 after an employee[...]
Sam Harrison to launch Sam’s Waterside in Brentford next month
Restaurateur Sam Harrison will launch restaurant and bar Sam’s Waterside in Brentford, west London next month.
The Goring appoints Jeet Chauhan as director of food and beverage
The Goring hotel has appointed Jeet Chauhan as director of food and beverage.
Real Living Wage increases by 10%
The voluntary Real Living Wage has increased by 10% to £12 in the UK and £13.15[...]
Hospitality pays tribute to BaxterStorey co-founder and 'industry great' William Baxter
Tributes have been paid to William Baxter, co-founder of contract caterer BaxterStorey and long-standing chair of Hospitality Action, who has died aged 63. "
The industry remembers William Baxter, co-founder of BaxterStorey
Tributes have been paid to William Baxter, co-founder of contract caterer BaxterStorey and long-standing chair of Hospitality Action, who has died aged 63.
'We serve those who serve': How Sodexo feeds the British Army
Sodexo has been feeding one-third of the British Army for 17 years, working to bend military attitudes to a more modern offering. Emma Lake finds out how the caterer serves those who serve
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