Emma Lake
News Editor
News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.
McDonald's launches dedicated investigation unit following claims of sexual assault and harassment
McDonald’s has launched a dedicated Investigation Handling Unit after UK and Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow said he found allegations made to the BBC of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying within its workforce “personally and professionally shocking”.
Half of businesses tested in breach of Natasha's Law
More than half of business are failing to abide by allergen labelling laws introduced following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, spot checks carried out by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards have revealed.
Windermere's Langdale Chase hotel to reopen following refurbishment with new GM and executive chef
Pret returns to profit for first time since 2018
Hotel general manager harassed chef by singing Victoria Wood ballad
The general manager of the Windermere Manor hotel harassed his head chef by singing Victoria Wood’s[...]
How John Williams served the Cateys a touch of Ritz glamour
John Williams brought a touch of Ritz glamour to the 40th celebration of the Cateys. Here’s[...]
Shareholder calls for chairman change at Wagamama owner the Restaurant Group
A shareholder in Wagamama owner the Restaurant Group (TRG) has called on the company’s board to[...]
Jeremy King to return to London hospitality scene with 2024 opening the Park
Esteemed restaurateur Jeremy King has revealed plans to open the Park, a grand café and brasserie[...]
Stonegate fined for health and safety breach following death of student
Pub company Stonegate has been fined £1.56m over the death of a 20-year-old student crushed by a barrier as she queued to enter a club."
Man arrested after stabbings at hotel and garage
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Surbiton at about 1.45pm on Sunday (9 July).
Council launches legal action to stop hotel housing asylum seekers
A council has started legal proceedings against Stradey Park Hotel & Spa, which is due to provide accommodation for up to 207 asylum seekers.
Hotel School guides socially disadvantaged into fulfilling jobs
Hotel School, co-founded by Jeremy Goring, has guided more than 100 socially disadvantaged people into rewarding[...]
Hunday Manor hotel sold to Osprey Hospitality Group
The Hunday Manor hotel in the Lake District has been sold to Osprey Hospitality Group, off[...]
Work to raise half-sunken Miller & Carter restaurant begins
Work to raise a half-sunken Miller & Carter restaurant at Lakeside Shopping Centre has begun, six[...]
Fire-cooking experts share their tips
Fire food is in fashion and with customers craving summer barbecues, now could be the perfect[...]
Yannick Alléno has dedicated his culinary practice to precision
Chef Yannick Alléno has dedicated his practice to capturing the precise moment and temperature an ingredient is cooked to perfection, a technique he will showcase at the soon to open Pavyllon London"
Paul Foster to champion grass-fed beef in first London restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Paul Foster will open his second restaurant GrassFed in London’s Camden later this month.
Bronze pillars stolen from Hertfordshire Hotel
Four bronze pillars have been stolen from the Grove Hotel in Chandler’s Cross.
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