Hungerdog, led by Tim and Julie Mills, has announced both its mission - to create a concept that offers hotdogs and other fresh foods like no other – and the opening of its first outlet in Camden later this summer. In Hungerdog’s view, Hotdogs in the UK are a variety of food that has neither been served to a particularly decent quality nor offered in a dynamic venue where … [Read more...]
People 1st launches consultation to drive response to hospitality productivity slump
Low productivity levels need to be urgently addressed in the hospitality and tourism industry with high levels of employee turnover resulting in the sector being 58 per cent less productive (on a per-employee basis) than the likes of manufacturing, a new analysis from workforce development charity People 1st reveals. Campaign to tackle the low productivity In response to … [Read more...]
Extensive changes for Le Pont de la Tour
Renowned riverside complex Le Pont de la Tour will close on 2nd August for a major refurbishment and will re-open in late September with a series of new restaurant, bar and retail spaces and a new head chef at the helm. Le Pont de La Tour will have the same spectacular external views of Tower Bridge but a brand new interior, designed by Russell Sage Studio. Le Pont de la … [Read more...]
Chi Kitchen to launch in Debenhams
Chi Kitchen, a new pan-Asian restaurant, will launch on the ground floor of Debenhams’ flagship Oxford Street store this autumn. The dining concept and brand will be exclusive to Debenhams, with further sites planned to open within Debenhams stores across the UK. Debenhams have enlisted restaurateur Eddie Lim, owner of Thai institution Mango Tree restaurant in Belgravia. He … [Read more...]
Catering to the over 65s: a £16 billion untapped opportunity
The recent Restaurant and Bars Forum 2015 held by BDO, Fourth and Barclays featured a presentation by Mike Saul, MD – Hospitality& Leisure for Barclays of a significant piece of research into ‘An ageing population’. £37 billion spend on Hospitality & Leisure There has been plenty of discussion in recent months on this subject – and the considerable spending power … [Read more...]