This November Samyukta Nair and Rohit Ghai, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Mayfair’s Jamavar, will launch their new restaurant at 29 Maddox Street. Named after the Dabbawalas, the institution of men who use Mumbai’s famed local railway to deliver home cooked meals across the city, the restaurant will pay homage to the culture and people, whose expanse of origins from across … [Read more...]
Uk’s best Restaurants and Pubs revealed at AA Hospitality Awards
The UK’s most highly rated restaurants, pubs and chefs were announced last night (September 25) at the AA Hospitality Awards. Now in its 20th year, the glittering awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel celebrates the UK’s top hotels, restaurants, and pubs and the people behind them. It also marks the release of the 2018 editions of the AA’s range of lifestyle guides; … [Read more...]
Investment in North West Chicken Chain fuels ambitious expansion plans
A North-West hospitality conglomerate is set to grow via Franchisee after investing in a Portuguese takeaway chain. Piri Piri Express, a chicken based food outlet in Merseyside, is set to grow from three to first year goals of 12 outlets in the coming twelve months, thanks to an investment from The Know Collection. Piri Piri Express has stores in Aintree, Magull and … [Read more...]
Byron appoints new CEO from within Hutton Collins portfolio
Simon Cope has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Byron Hamburgers. Simon joined Byron as Managing Director in July 2017 from Wagamama, also part of the Hutton Collins Partners portfolio. Cope played a significant role in the implementation of Wagamama’s successful five-year strategy, redefining the direction of the UK and US businesses. He also held previous senior … [Read more...]
New Director appointed at CHOPSTIX
As its ambitious growth strategy continues apace, CHOPSTIX Noodle Bar, the country’s fastest growing accessible Oriental food brand, has appointed Rob Burns to the newly created position of Marketing Director with immediate effect. With a career spanning three decades, Rob joins from Harry Ramsden’s where he held a similar position. Prior to that, he held senior marketing … [Read more...]