3rd March 2023 The Government is considering allowing more hospitality staff from overseas to work in the UK to help cope with staff shortages. Ministers have asked the Migration Advisory Committee for advice on whether the hospitality, construction and retail industries should be on the list of sectors where there is a shortage of workers, […]
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2nd March 2023 Chef Vikas Soni of the Mango Lounge in Windsor has scooped the top award at this year’s Asian & Oriental Chef Awards. BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds presented the awards, at a special at the House of Lords on 1th March, hosted by Lord Kamall. The evening was also used as a
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28th February 2023 Busaba, the Thai chain founded by Alan Yau, is to open in Essex later with a second site outside of London. The new venue in the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock will offer a secluded terrace for alfresco dining “while enjoying the heady and vibrant flavours of Thailand”. The menu will feature
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20th February 2023 Chinese food supplier Leo Jin, who supplies most of London’s Chinese restaurants as well as many across the UK, China and Singapore, has opened his second restaurant. Lin, who operates Charco Charco Yakiniku in Holborn, has launched Charco Charco Hot Pot in Covent Garden. Whereas his first venue serves Japanese yakiniku, sukiyaki,
17th February 2023 London Thai barbecue restaurant Smoking Goat will transform into a central Thai style fried chicken spot for four weeks from 3rd March. The Redchurch Street venue will offer new dishes includingh fried chicken marinated in fish sauce and coriander root, served with crispy garlic, Thai shallots and a menagerie of dipping sauces;
10th February 2023 Delicatessen brand Lina Stores is set to open its second site in Japan, having opened its first site outside the UK in Tokyo, in the summer of 2021, will open a second site in the Japanese capital, in the district of Nihonbashi Muromachi. Lina currently operates five restaurants and delicatessens in London,
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9th February 2023 Newcastle-based Geisha, Pan-Asian bar and restaurant has secured “significant investment” for expansion. The venue, in Sandyford Road, has a Japanese garden inspired interior that includes lanterns hanging from the ceiling. A spokeman said: “We’re extremely happy to announce Geisha, the most Instagram-able restaurant in the north east, has secured significant investment from
8th February 2023 Taiwanese bubble tea chain Chun Fun How has opened its first UK site, in London’s Victoria. The brand, known for its eye-catching floral cup designs, has opened a site in Artillery Row. There are more than ten unique cup designs available in the London Victoria store. The company said: “With premium ingredients
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6th February 2023 Street food cafe, Chaiiwala, has opened the first Indian drive-thru in the UK. The site in Bolton, Greater Manchester, has been opened in partnership to serve an array of street food, hot and cold chai drinks and an all-day breakfast. After starting out serving cups of chaii on the streets of Delhi
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5th February 2023 Chinese restaurant group, Four Seasons, has opened a new site at London’s The Hippodrome. Chop Chop at The Hippodrome has opened on the ground floor of the Leicester Square venue, offering casual Cantonese dishes as well as late-night dining until 4am. The menu features Four Seasons’ signature Hong Kong-style roast duck, marinated
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