Workers union GMB has said KFC's decision to change distributor has cost jobs and led to hundreds of workers at closed restaurants not getting paid. Last Wednesday (14 February), KFC moved its delivery contract from Bidvest Logistics, part of Bidfood, to DHL and QSL However 'teething problems' with the new delivery partner has led to a chicken shortage, forcing 750 of … [Read more...]
Chopstix Group appoints Finance Director
The Chopstix Group, owners and operators of premium quick service brands Chopstix and Yangtze, has announced that Michael Toon has been appointed to the role of Finance Director with immediate effect. Bringing with him extensive hospitality sector experience, Toon joins from the Casual Dining Group where he held a similar role, overseeing a number of brands including Café … [Read more...]
M Restaurants boss bids to save Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa
M Restaurants founder Martin Williams has put in a bid to buy Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa steakhouse restaurants, which were put up for sale last week. Williams, who already has two London city centre M venues and an M Bar & Grill in Twickenham, said he was interested in saving the two Barbecoa sites – in Piccadilly and One New Change at St Paul’s – which were put up for … [Read more...]
New opening: Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen to open at institute of light
Next Month Zoe Adjonyoh, Founder of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, will bring her West African flavours to London Fields, with a brand new residency at The Institute of Light. Since 2010, Zoe has been championing African food and culture for the masses, with a string off sell-out supper clubs, a tenure at Pop Brixton and a best selling cook book. Her new residency will be the next … [Read more...]
A celebration of flavours Black Roe Poke Bar & Grill launches a brand-new menu
This month, Mayfair restaurant, Black Roe Poke Bar & Grill, launches a brand-new menu, bringing the finest cuisine from the Pacific Rim to the capital with dishes inspired by Hawaii, Japan and Southeast Asia. Created by founder Kurt Zdesar, these new dishes celebrate the variety of exotic flavours, spices and skillful cooking techniques found along the Pacific Rim. … [Read more...]