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Roast restaurant in London's Borough Market has appointed Marcus Verberne as its new head chef. New Zealand-born Verberne joins Roast after a decade of working with Mark Hix, most recently at his restaurant at the Albermarle at Brown's Hotel, where he was executive chef...

Dabbous gets perfect marks from Evening Standard and Time Out

Dabbous, the first restaurant from former Texture head chef Ollie Dabbous, has wowed the London food critics, with both the Evening Standard and Time Out scoring it a perfect five. Located in Fitzrovia, Dabbous is a joint venture between the chef and mixologist Oskar Kinberg.

Finance director moves to Malmaison and Hotel du Vin from De Vere

Paul Roberts has been appointed finance director of boutique hotel brands Malmaison and Hotel du Vin. Roberts, 42, who takes up the role in March, joins the two groups from De Vere Hotels where he was finance director of 11 hotels including Cameron House on Loch Lomond and the Grand at Brighton.

Popolo Leisure buys remaining parts of Principle Leisure (North East)

Popolo Leisure has bought the remaining parts of Principle Leisure (North East), which was previously part of Washington-based Principle Leisure Group, which which went into administration last year. The deal includes five bars and restaurants...

Gary Rhodes to open fourth overseas restaurant in Abu Dhabi

Gary Rhodes will open his fourth overseas restaurant with the launch of Rhodes 44 at the St Regis Abu Dhabi this summer. Rhodes 44 will offer the Michelin-starred chef's signature cuisine with Arabic influences. It will be the third overseas venture by Rhodes in collaboration with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Jason Atherton to open second Singapore restaurant, with ex-Zuma chef Colin Clague

Jason Atherton, chef-proprietor of Pollen Street Social, which opened in London's Mayfair last April, is to open a second restaurant in Singapore, with former Caprice Holdings and ex-Zuma chef Colin Clague at the helm.

Police put Gilgamesh's licence under review after violent attacks

Themed nightclub-cum-restaurant and celebrity haunt Gilgamesh in Camden, North London, has had its licence put under review by police after a man was glassed in the neck and other violent attacks went unreported. Police lodged a licence review of the nightspot with a claim that it was "associated with serious crime and disorder", according to www.hamhigh.co.uk.

Caper and Berry wins three-year deal at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Surrey-based caterer Caper and Berry has won a three-year contract at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford from incumbent operator Kudos. The deal, worth £2.1m, will see Caper and Berry operate the theatre's 70-seater restaurant serving a menu of modern British, locally-sourced food.

Viewpoint – Investors seek returns

Hospitality faces two scenarios in 2012 as the top teams progress but those at the bottom struggle, says Graeme Smith a partner at Zolfo Cooper

A time to develop and inspire your workers

When it comes to hospitality, it's essential to have a clear idea of what your customers want from your business. But how do you find out exactly what's going on inside their heads? How do you ask the question without intruding on the experience of your guests?