Tim Bacon who created Living Ventures, Manchester House, JW Johnson's and the Gusto restaurant chain amongst many other notable eateries in the North West of England has finally lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Friday 29 April at the age of 52. The current CEO of the North West restaurant and bar group which operates many of the brands, Jeremy … [Read more...]
American-style restaurants poised for UK expansion
American-themed barbecue pits, smokehouses, burger bars, and diners could be about to replace Mexican outlets as the biggest growth area on the UK’s eating out scene over the next few years, according to Horizons’ latest Ones To Watch research. The biannual Ones To Watch report, which tracks the growth of new and emerging brands with between five and 25 outlets and which … [Read more...]
Now open: Terrazza on the Thames at Columbia, Docklands
An aura of magic lies over the beautiful city of Venice and you can experience a taste of its charm in the heart of Docklands this summer. Decked out with glinting gondolier poles, gondola-style booths and candlelit lanterns, get your carnival masks at the ready for the Terrazza on The Thames – a Venetian-inspired Thames-side pop-up serving up a menu of Prosecco, cicchetti … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Group PLC, Trading Update and Board Change
Trading Update The Restaurant Group today provides an update on recent trading and its expectations for the 2016 financial year. Since we updated on current trading with the preliminary results on 9th March, we have seen a further deterioration in trading conditions, with our Leisure business, in particular, continuing to be impacted by the structural and business … [Read more...]
Elior and David Walliams recognise catering talent at annual awards
Contract caterer Elior UK has celebrated its outstanding colleagues at its annual Awards for Excellence. Aptly, the awards were hosted by Britain’s Got Talent judge, David Walliams. Each of the 11 categories recognise an outstanding contribution towards Elior’s operations, from site managers to apprentices. More than 4,000 entries were received across each of the … [Read more...]