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Rare Restaurants, the 22-strong restaurant group consisting of Gaucho and M Restaurants headed up by Martin Williams, announces further expansion of its modern Argentinean steak-house brand. Three new Gaucho sites will open in the next three months, including its first London opening since 2009. These openings come following a record-breaking year with double digit ebitda […] More

Owning and maintaining a restaurant has many challenges but can also be incredibly rewarding. Customers expect more than just great food and good service in today’s world. They expect to be engaged on multiple levels and are looking for something that sets your restaurant apart from the competition. Utilising technology to create a loyalty program […] More

phs Greenleaf has announced Stephen Dieppe as its Managing Director after four years with the group. Stephen joined the phs Group in 2018 as Head of Sales for Hotel, Retail and Catering in the hygiene division, before being promoted to Sales Director for phs Greenleaf in 2020.   More

It is hard to beat a good meal as a way to bring people together whether this is family or friends. Food can bring people together, but you will also find the cost of going out to dinner can be hugely expensive and cooking for large groups can be daunting even for an experienced cook. […] More

Brand new pan-Asian restaurant Gura Gura has quietly opened its doors late last month in The Yards, Covent Garden. The restaurant, from experienced restaurateur Gobind Chona, offers a modern menu with flavours from across Asia spotlighting Japanese, Thai and Chinese elements alongside a playful cocktail list. The dramatic dining areas and downstairs bar are designed […] More

 Scarlet Hotel has appointed Jack Clayton as the latest Head Chef of the hotel’s sea view restaurant in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall.  Since starting his career in 2009, in some of the East Midlands most well-respected restaurants, Jack has achieved 3 rosettes, 2 Bib Gourmand awards and the Nottingham Head Chef of the year award. His move to Scarlet comes […] More

The interior design of your restaurant is key to creating an inviting, relaxed atmosphere for your customers. From layout to lighting and personal touches, there are a variety of steps you can take to ensure that your restaurant’s design reflects its values and offers the best possible experience for guests. Here’s a closer look at […] More

Taking a break from your business to renovate and redecorate your restaurant is a big decision. While it can often bring about long-term success, there’s no denying that it can be expensive and stressful in the short term. If you’re planning to overhaul your restaurant, here are some of the factors you’ll need to consider […] More

A special occasion calls for pulling out all the stops, especially when it comes to cakes and treats! If you haven’t yet stumbled across a gravity-defying cake on social media, prepare to have your mind blown… More

Restaurant from MasterChef: The Professionals winner to remain at InterContinental London Park Lane throughout 2023 Chef Alex Webb launched a restaurant residency at InterContinental London Park Lane on 6 October 2022. Following the restaurant’s hugely successful opening months, Alex Webb on Park Lane will now continue to enhance the Mayfair hotel’s culinary offering throughout 2023.  More