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The sun is (mostly) shining, the pub gardens are busy, and the hospitality world just keeps on moving. Whether it’s Cumbrian countryside retreats, glittering awards, or culinary charity powerhouses, there’s been plenty to toast of late—so let’s get into it.   🏨 A “Very Interesting” Development Up North   The folks at Interesting Hotels clearly have a taste for Cumbrian charm—they’ve just added

As we cruise into July (hopefully with a bit more sunshine on the menu), the hospitality world keeps serving up inspiration by the bucketload, with news from the last couple of weeks, and plenty to look forward to; from two-wheeled triumphs to three-star talent, here’s what’s been making us smile recently.   🚴‍♀️ Hospitality Action’s Summer Cycle Challenge: Heroes on

This week’s big news: Ugly Butterfly to reopen at Headland Hotel, Angela Hartnett set for not one but two new openings including a new Café Murano site and Out of Towners is back at the start of July. Adam’s Handling It The shock news that Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly would be closing its doors at Carbis Bay was softened

Hospitality Action South-West Polo Day Taste Hospitality are making their way down to the Cotswolds on Sunday, as the countdown is almost over for Caroline and Sophie, who are attending Hospitality Action’s South-West Polo Day. There’s much to look forward to, and the weather has made a promise to be kind, so it should be a great day.

As the National Restaurant Awards loom, the Chef of the Year Shortlist has been announced in the last few days. Meanwhile, there’s more Head Chef news, and a well-known North Yorkshire name takes on a well-known North Yorkshire pub. National Restaurant Awards – Chef of the Year Shortlist The Chef of the Year shortlist has been announced for the

It was great to read about the National Wine Careers Week which took place from the 12th – 18th May. Led by Plumpton College, home of the UK Wine Education Centre, the drive was supported by English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber – one of the UK’s largest employer within the wine sector – as well as WSET, WineGB and Drinks United.

An excellent piece was published in The Guardian this week, in conversation with chef Tom Kerridge, the Gloucestershire born 2 Michelin Star Chef and business owner. I love Tom Kerridge. In my mind he is one of, if not the, most important public figure in hospitality at this moment. I wrote about him previously following his series “The Hidden

As the National Restaurant Awards approach, the categories have started to be announced; as last week the Estrella Damm Sustainability Awards shortlists were declared open. Meanwhile, a tiny village in Somerset sits named alongside the likes of Singapore and Sao Paulo in a prestigious list of restaurants and a high profile Lancashire chef makes headlines once more. Osip A

More chef news this week, with moves, announcements and a cookbook, as well as the sad passing of a renowned food critic. Callum Graham Following last week’s announcement of Callum Graham’s departure from Bohemia after nine dedicated years, his next venture has been made public; and he is to take an Executive Chef role at the award-winning Wild Rabbit. The

There’s plenty to discuss in the last week or so, including Summer fundraising by Hospitality Action, the 2025 Catey’s shortlist announcements and some big news for some big name Head Chefs! The 2025 shortlist was recently announced for this year’s Cateys, being held in July at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. What promises to be as