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Patisserie Valerie shareholders felt forced to back rescue plan

Patisserie Valerie's shareholders have voiced their fury at the firm's chairman, Luke Johnson, despite backing his rescue plan for the...
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Aiden Byrne to leave D&D London’s 20 Stories in Manchester

D&D London has today announced that Aiden Byrne will be stepping down from his position of Chef Director at 20...
Aiden Byrne to leave D&D London’s 20 Stories in Manchester by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Monsieur Le Duck set for six month pop-up in London

Popping up on Brushfield Street, Spitalfields on Friday 23 November until May 2019, Monsieur Le Duck is set to bring...
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Four-star Edingburgh hotel welcomes award-winning chef

Award-winning chef Chris MacDiarmid has joined the four-star boutique beauty, The Bonham, Edinburgh as Executive Head Chef, bringing an exciting...
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£850k Windsor pub with rooms sold to indie pub group

The Windsor Trooper, a traditional pub and hotel situated in the heart of the historic town of Windsor, Berkshire, has...
£850k Windsor pub with rooms sold to indie pub group by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery reveals what parents want for childrens parties

British parents have revealed the ways they can minimise stress when organising a birthday party for their children, following a...
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery reveals what parents want for childrens parties by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Ivy Collection to open largest restaurant this year in November

The Ivy Collection has revealed the opening date for a new Asian restaurant and bar and a roof garden in...
Ivy Collection to open largest restaurant this year in November by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Filipino restaurant & cocktail bar opens in Soho

Chef Francis Puyat has brought a little bit of his home flavours to Hoxton by opening Filipino restaurant and cocktail...
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BrewDog releases tickets for first London beer & music festival

Independent Scottish brewer, BrewDog has released tickets for Metro Mayhem, its first London-based beer festival, set to take place on...
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BBPA welcomes Chancellor’s Budget for pubs & pub-goers

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget speech, the Chief Executive of British Beer & Pub Association, has commented. Brigid Simmonds said,...
BBPA welcomes Chancellor’s Budget for pubs & pub-goers by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Tesco opens two new Jack’s in Cheshire & Midlands

The latest Jack’s stores have opened in Middlewich and Rubery, with customers queuing up to see what the new stores...
Tesco opens two new Jack’s in Cheshire & Midlands by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

£1.1m Cotswolds guest house changes hands

The Lansdowne guest house in the tourism hotspot of Bourton-on-the-Water has been sold through Colliers International off an asking price...
£1.1m Cotswolds guest house changes hands by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Bryn Williams partners with Welsh college to launch food academy

Award-winning chef Bryn Williams has teamed up with Coleg Cambria, one of the UK's largest colleges, to create a ground-breaking...
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National tourism group boosts visitor spend by £1bn

Visitors spent more than £1bn in Britain last year as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland latest...
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UKHospitality warns Government that 625,000 FS jobs at stake over tax

Ahead of the Budget announcement next Monday, UKHospitality has warned the Government that hundreds of thousands of vital sector jobs...
UKHospitality warns Government that 625,000 FS jobs at stake over tax by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Ukai team launches Italian restaurant with twist on Portobello Road

The team behind renowned Japanese restaurant UKAI in Notting Hill is pleased to annouce their new venture; Artisan - a...
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CDG, Jamie’s & Carluccio’s CEOs confirmed for Casual Dining 2019

The countdown to Casual Dining 2019 has begun, with the announcement of its first raft of expert speakers plus an...
CDG, Jamie’s & Carluccio’s CEOs confirmed for Casual Dining 2019 by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Tapas Brindisa opens at Battersea Power Station next week

On 1 November, Tapas Brindisa will open a new restaurant and charcuterie bar in Battersea’s Power Station development, overlooking the...
Tapas Brindisa opens at Battersea Power Station next week by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/

Debenhams cuts costs but closure plan ramped up to 50 sites

Department store chain, Debenhams has reported it will be increasing closure plans from 10 to up to 50 under-performing stores...
Debenhams cuts costs but closure plan ramped up to 50 sites by Caterlyst | Caterlyst - https://www.caterlyst.com/