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Michelin-starred the Sportsman in Kent forced to close amid water supply issues
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (310+ words) The pub in Seasalter said it will reopen as soon South East Water resolves the supply shortage The Michelin-starred the Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, has been forced to temporarily close its doors due to water shortages in the region. In…...
Dartmoor's Ring of Bells pub reopens with John and Emma Hooker
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (417+ words) The Devon-based, husband-and-wife team behind the Cornish Arms and the Blacksmiths Arms have joined forces with owner Richard Edlmann" Devon-based operators John and Emma Hooker have relaunched the Ring of Bells in Dartmoor in partnership with longstanding owner Richard Edlmann....
Simon Rogan: "We're not making any money whatsoever
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (634+ words) Simon Rogan, Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi and Ravneet Gill were interviewed on BBC Two's Newsnight, sharing their concerns about the huge costs impacting hospitality and how their businesses are struggling to make any money Four hospitality business owners called on…...
Rethinking desserts: what UK operators can learn from the EU
2+ day, 54+ min ago (498+ words) Expert opinion from the European Union " mini p'tisserie is taking over the pudding plate at the end of a meal "Recent research suggests desserts are often one of the first menu items consumers cut when budgets tighten. A 2025 survey reported…...
How to build a more dynamic ros" wine list
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (470+ words) Expert opinion from the European Union: Ros" isn't limited to Provence and many EU varieties are better suited to a broader range of menus. Neil Mc Andrew explains what a well-structured ros" list should look like Ros" is one of…...
Andreas Antona to close Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (209+ words) The chef and restaurateur had put the Birmingham institution up for sale 18 months ago Chef Andreas Antona has confirmed the closure of the Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham after 32 years of trading. The winner of the 2022 Restaurateur of the Year…...
Quince bakery founder launches crowdfunder to open cafe
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (239+ words) The former the River Caf" executive pastry chef hopes to raise "50, 000 through the campaign The founder of Islington's Quince Bakery has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to open all-day caf" Clementine opposite its original site. Anna Higham, formerly…...
French restaurant group to make international debut in London's Chelsea
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (216+ words) La Nouvelle Garde is to open Brasserie Olivia in Sloane Square in July French restaurant group La Nouvelle Garde is to make its international debut with the launch of Brasserie Olivia in London's Sloane Square this summer. The Parisian brasserie…...
Where do you rank against the best? Five reasons to enter the Foodservice Cateys
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (667+ words) The impact of winning a Foodservice Catey can elevate a company or a team to industry superstar status " here's why you should enter The Caterer's Foodservice Cateys, now in their fourteenth year, shine'a spotlight on the most innovative and impactful…...
A tasting menu, but make it casual: Vetch is laid-back in Liverpool
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (299+ words) The Caterer New openings in June 2026: Restaurants, hotels and bars A tasting menu, but make it casual: Vetch is laid-back in Liverpool Dan Mc George likes doing things differently at Vetch, including training all his staff from the ground up…...