Jungmin Seo

Cambridge

Senior Reporter at The Caterer

senior reporter @caterertweets

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‘This was not planned’: Chef Gary Usher closes Kala in Manchester

3 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

Chef Gary Usher has closed Kala in Manchester after six years due to a downturn in trade. In a statement on Instagram, Usher said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the immediate closure of Kala. I’m not really sure how to explain why we’ve closed other than we weren’t busy enough to cover our costs. I really really want to blame the economy & the pandemic. I really want to say the rising costs have made it impossible.
Vagabond to open flagship London wine bar amid renewed expansion push

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

Vagabond Wines is set to open a flagship wine bar in the former site of Channel 4’s First Dates restaurant in London’s St Paul’s this August. Taking over Paternoster Chophouse, a D&D restaurant until its closure and subsequent relocation in late 2020, the new Vagabond bar will feature a selection of over 110 wines by the glass and seating for more than 250 guests.
Alex Ricketts named local accounts managing director at Eurest

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

Alex Ricketts has been appointed local accounts managing director for workplace caterer Eurest, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland. Ricketts has spent 15 years at the contract catering giant, where he was previously strategic partnerships director for Eurest. He is tasked with accelerating the growth of the brand within the business and industry sector through the provision of DJ pop-ups, outdoor barbecues and diverse cuisines on clients’ requests.
Head chef Matt Nicholls leaves Michelin Guide-listed Cheal’s restaurant

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

To continue reading register for free, or if you’re already a member login Chef11:22 Nicholls worked with chef director Matthew Cheal for nearly a decade Matt Nicholls has left his role as head chef at the Michelin Guide-listed Cheal’s in Knowle, Solihull.
First Look: The Hoxton, Edinburgh opens

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

The Hoxton has made its long-awaited Scottish debut in Edinburgh as the open house hotel brand nears 20 sites. Plans for the 214-bedroom hotel in Haymarket were announced back in 2022, with an initial opening date slated for summer 2023. The Hoxton, Edinburgh is spread across 11 Georgian-inspired terraced townhouses split between both sides of Grosvenor Street. There are nine categories of bedrooms, ranging from ‘snug singles’ and ‘bunk’ rooms to the larger ‘biggy’ rooms.
Crussh appoints liquidators amid creditors winding up petition

5 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

The future of healthy café and juice bar chain Crussh remains uncertain after it appointed liquidators earlier this year. Documents filed on Companies House in April show Voscap Limited was appointed liquidator in a creditors’ winding up petition. It comes roughly two years after the troubled chain was bought out of administration by an unnamed investor group in a pre-pack sale, which saved more than 160 jobs.
Eljesa Saciri appointed general manager at the Mandrake in London

5 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

The Mandrake in London’s Fitzrovia has appointed its first female general manager, Eljesa Saciri. Saciri, a former Acorn Award winner, joins the luxury property from the Zetter hotels, where she was based for the past four years. Prior to that, she was working at the Doyle Collection.
PPHE Hotel Group to open £90m Radisson Red hotel in the City of London

5 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

PPHE Hotel Group has agreed to acquire a 13,000 sq m mixed-use development near the City of London and Tower Bridge, which it plans to convert into a Radisson Red lifestyle hotel. The hotel is due to open in 2029 as central London’s first Radisson Red. It will offer a minimum of 182 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and gym, as well as 41,000 sq ft of office space, planning permission for which has already been secured.
Alastair Fullerton named executive chef at the Titanic Hotel Belfast

5 days ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

Alastair Fullerton has been appointed executive chef at the Titanic Hotel Belfast, which is part of the Harcourt Collection. He will oversee the 100-cover Wolff Grill restaurant, which takes its name from Titanic shipbuilders Harland & Wolff, who were previously headquartered at the 119-bedroom hotel. Fullerton has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, having been educated at Belfast Met before starting work under Paul Rankin in Roscoff.
Luke Farrell to launch second Speedboat Bar in London’s Notting Hill

1 week ago | thecaterer.com | Jungmin Seo

The chef-founder of Speedboat Bar in London’s Chinatown is set to launch a second iteration of the venue at the Electric in London’s Notting Hill. Luke Farrell opened the original Speedboat Bar in 2023, which received rave reviews for its Thai-Chinese dishes, with food critic Jay Rayner praising its “completely irresistible style”. The same concept is set to be rolled out at the Electric on Portobello Road next month.