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Emma Lake

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News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.

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Wagamama owner narrowly sees off investor revolt at AGM

23 May 2023 by

Wagamama owner the Restaurant Group (TRG) has narrowly seen off a revolt by activist investors, with all resolutions passed at its AGM earlier today (Tuesday 23 May).

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The 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2023 revealed

22 May 2023 by

The Caterer, in partnership with Korero (formerly Purple Cubed) and sponsor Umbrella Training, has announced the 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2023, with the results revealed at last week's People Summit.

The 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2023 revealed News

The 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2023 revealed

22 May 2023 by
Five Animal Rising activists arrested after occupying Glasgow's Cail Bruich News

Five Animal Rising activists arrested after occupying Glasgow's Cail Bruich

22 May 2023 by
Owner of London's first Raffles hotel tops Sunday Times Rich List News

Owner of London's first Raffles hotel tops Sunday Times Rich List

22 May 2023 by
Maxwell's Restaurants founder Brian Stein dies aged 79 News

Maxwell's Restaurants founder Brian Stein dies aged 79

19 May 2023 by

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant News

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19 May 2023 by

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf will open his debut London restaurant Bossa in Mayfair on Wednesday (24[...]

Book review: A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee Recipes

Book review: A Splash of Soy by Lara Lee

18 May 2023 by

A Splash of Soy is a celebration of Asian home cooking with recipes designed to be[...]

'Nothing off the table' in drive to improve allergy labelling, say MPs News

'Nothing off the table' in drive to improve allergy labelling, say MPs

16 May 2023 by

A government minister said “nothing is off the table” as MPs debated proposals to make dining[...]

Former Casual Dining Group CEO appointed non-executive chairman of Social Pantry News

Former Casual Dining Group CEO appointed non-executive chairman of Social Pantry

15 May 2023 by

Events and workplace caterer Social Pantry has appointed former Casual Dining Group CEO James Spragg as[...]

Restaurant

Luke Selby is making waves at Le Manoir

Since his arrival as head chef at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Luke Selby has been driving culinary excellence. Here's how his partnership with Raymond Blanc is coming along"

04 May 2023 by
Wagamama owner reports 'very encouraging' trading following shareholder backlash News

Wagamama owner reports 'very encouraging' trading following shareholder backlash

02 May 2023
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Wagamama owner, the Restaurant Group, has reported “very encouraging” trading in the first quarter of 2023, despite continuing to come under pressure from activist investors.

The Caterer interview: Laurence Whittle, general manager, Yotel Manchester Deansgate Profiles

The Caterer interview: Laurence Whittle, general manager, Yotel Manchester Deansgate

26 April 2023
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The general manager of Yotel Manchester Deansgate speaks to Emma Lake about appealing to the millennial traveller with a fresh, vibrant and typically Mancunian offering

Group behind Kol and Casa do Frango launch £1m crowdfund News

Group behind Kol and Casa do Frango launch £1m crowdfund

24 April 2023 by

Restaurant group MJMK has launched a £1m fundraiser to open its second venue with chef Santiago[...]

Changes to tipping rules to become law after clearing House of Lords News

Changes to tipping rules to become law after clearing House of Lords

24 April 2023 by

A bill that will prevent employers from making deductions from staff tips has cleared the House[...]

Landlord of Battersea's Bunga Bunga site searches for new tenant to continue the party News

Landlord of Battersea's Bunga Bunga site searches for new tenant to continue the party

20 April 2023 by

The landlord of the former home of Bunga Bunga in Battersea, London, is searching for a[...]

Menuwatch: Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall, Norfolk Chef

Menuwatch: Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall, Norfolk

19 April 2023 by

The newly-opened Norfolk restaurant aims to impress with its showstopping dishes. Meet the main man to[...]

People

Minute on the clock: Michael Weber, Daylesford Organic

The managing director of Daylesford Organic tells Emma Lake about the group’s 12-month Future Foodies internship programme"

19 April 2023 by
Sven-Hanson Britt: Dropping deposit to £5 quickly led to no-shows News

Sven-Hanson Britt: Dropping deposit to £5 quickly led to no-shows

17 April 2023
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Chef Sven-Hanson Britt has said dropping the £50 booking deposit for his London restaurant to just £5 caused a huge rise in no-shows and cancellations and led to the reservation process becoming ‘dark and negative’.

‘I was an emotional wreck’: April Lily Partridge on winning Roux Scholarship 2023 Chef

‘I was an emotional wreck’: April Lily Partridge on winning Roux Scholarship 2023

12 April 2023
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April Lily Partridge flew through the final of the Roux Scholarship to be crowned the 2023 winner scholar and the second female winner in its history

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