Carluccio’s, the international Italian restaurant group with operations in the UK, Ireland, US, Middle East and Turkey today announces another year of good progress and growth. During the year ending September 2015 the group opened 14 stores in the UK, Ireland, USA and continued its expansion in Dubai and Turkey under franchise. At the year end, the group operated from 112 … [Read more...]
Porky’s BBQ Raises Over £100k with Crowdfunding Launch
One of the UK’s fastest-growing BBQ chains has already raised over £100k via Crowdcube.com after launching on June 1st. With five restaurants in London and another two openings planned this year, investors have given the raise an initial boost as they look to reach a total of £650k before June 30th. The largest investment on the first day, giving the restaurant over 13.5% of … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous to host three-day pop up at Sotheby’s
Michelin starred chef Ollie Dabbous is to host a three-day pop up at Sotheby’s New Bond Street galleries. The restaurant, which will pair Ollie’s creations with art by some of the greatest British artists, Dame Barbara Hepworth and Frank Auerbach among them, will open its doors for just three days on the evenings of 10th, 11th and 12th June. Ollie’s bespoke six-course … [Read more...]
The White Horse in Easton Set to Join East Suffolk’s Culinary Map
The White Horse pub in Easton near Woodbridge is set to spearhead East Suffolk’s growing reputation for culinary excellence by announcing Michelin-experienced Dominic Clarke as its new Head Chef. The much-loved pub is nearing completion of a sensitive refurbishment and is due to open its doors to guests with table bookings on Friday 17 June, 2016. The arrival of Clarke is … [Read more...]
The BCA Condemns The Hindustan Times for Article Criticising Bangladeshi Restaurateurs
The Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) the leading umbrella organisation of the 12,000 British-Bangladeshi restaurants across the UK, has uniformly condemned the article ‘Why does Indian food not get the respect it deserves?’ published in the Hindustan Times Saturday 14th May, 2016. Written by Vir Sanghvi, the lengthy article praises the success and popularity of Indian … [Read more...]