Eating and drinking-out was up in May, with leading managed pub and restaurant groups seeing collective like-for-likes sales grow by 2.1% against the same month last year, according to latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. The strong trading numbers follow a tougher start to 2015, with like-for-like sales among the 30 companies that make up the Tracker cohort … [Read more...]
New Commercial and Membership Director for ALMR
The ALMR has announced the arrival of Simon Bull as its new Commercial & Membership Director. Simon will drive the Association’s membership and marketing along with the ALMR’s commercial income streams, and has extensive experience working with membership organisations across a range of sectors, joining the ALMR from the Energy Industries Council where he held the … [Read more...]
Pizza Maestro Bruno Difabio opens London restaurant
With 10 artisan pizzerias across the US, six world pizza championship titles and TV appearances on everything from Access Hollywood to Food Network’s Chopped, master pizzaiolo Bruno DiFabio is, not surprisingly, a legend in his home nation. Now he is all set to conquer London as his eagerly awaited and exciting new brand NY Fold arrives here in July. Together with his … [Read more...]
Big Easy Bar.B.Q and Lobstershack strengthens leadership team
Big Easy Bar.B.Q and LobsterShack has further boosted its leadership team with the appointment of Steve Rockey as Head of People. His arrival follows that of Noel D’Arcy as Managing Director, Mayuri Vachhani as Finance Director and non-executive Director, Kevin Todd, all appointed as the new leadership team tasked with supporting the organisation’s ambitious expansion … [Read more...]
New head chef Tim Peirson at Notting Hill’s Kensington Place
D&D restaurant and neighbourhood fish brasserie, Kensington Place has announced the appointment of new head chef Tim Peirson. Previously of Michelin – starred Angler, Axis at One Aldwych and Wild Honey, Tim brings a wealth of experience to the kitchen. Sharing the Notting Hill restaurant’s commitment to providing a relaxed and casual dining experience, Tim is passionate … [Read more...]