London Union, parent company of the highly successful Street Feast, has launched one of the biggest crowdfunding bids in history, looking to raise £3.5 million to build a world-class, permanent street food market in central London. Founded by Leon’s Henry Dimbleby and Street Feast’s Jonathan Downey, the company is backed by a distinguished advisory board of founder … [Read more...]
Brasserie Blanc Christmas Cards donate profits to Shelter
Brasserie Blanc, the 18-strong restaurant group led by CEO Mark Derry and acclaimed chef Raymond Blanc, will launch limited edition Christmas cards to raise money for housing and homelessness charity ‘Shelter’. Available from 2nd November, with all profits going to Shelter, each brasserie will receive approximately one-hundred packs of six cards, with a festive message from … [Read more...]
The Cafe Rouge Rejuve arrives in the city
Café Rouge, Britain’s best-loved bistro since 1989, has completed a £500,000 refurbishment of its flagship site opposite St. Paul’s Cathedral. The largest scheme to be undertaken by the brand as part of its national rejuvenation programme, Café Rouge St. Paul’s now features a beautiful mural, specially commissioned for the 182 cover restaurant inside the magnificent Condor … [Read more...]
PAUL adopts national living wage now
In advance of the introduction of the mandatory National Living Wage next April, the 34-strong French bakery and café brand has announced that it will increase the starting hourly rate to £7.20 per hour as of 1st November. Team members can earn up to £8.90 per hour reaching £9.60 per hour for supervisors. Jean Michel Orieux, CEO of PAUL UK said: “We see the introduction … [Read more...]
Food Porn Awards for the North West
The Food Porn Awards has launched its search to find the best looking food from restaurants, pubs, bars and eateries across the region. Chefs in the North West are being encouraged to enter images of their most mouth-watering dishes via the award’s website to be in with a chance of securing an award for themselves and their establishment. The Food Porn Awards aim to … [Read more...]