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Saturday, January 10, 2026 masterchef veganuary williamsitwell somerset hospitality veganism restaurant dryjanuary foodindustry controversy

William Sitwell, a MasterChef judge and owner of The White Hart in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, has expressed concerns that the growing Veganuary movement could jeopardize his traditional pub business. Having taken over the … Read More

Saturday, January 10, 2026 veganuary somerset williamsitwell masterchef veganism hospitality restaurants dryjanuary publicreaction foodindustry

William Sitwell, known for his role as a MasterChef judge and a food critic, has expressed concern that the growing trend of Veganuary and Dry January could severely impact his Somerset pub, The White Hart in Wiveliscombe. … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 williamsitwell masterchef somerset pub businessrates hospitality renovation challenges governmentsupport foodindustry

William Sitwell, the MasterChef star and recently appointed owner of The White Hart Hotel in Wiveslicombe, Somerset, has openly described his experience of taking over the pub as “hell.” Despite reopening the … Read More

Friday, August 8, 2025 michelin bulrush bristol georgelivesey restaurant culinary finedining hospitability cooking foodindustry

George Livesey, chef-owner of Bristol’s acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant Bulrush, admits he is still surprised the venue remains open given the current difficulties facing the hospitality industry. Opening in 2014, … Read More

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 tasteofthewest administration westcountry foodindustry hospitality awards fooddrinkdevon regionalfood southwest communityinterest

Taste of the West, the UK’s largest independent regional food group, has entered administration, leaving members and the wider food community in the South West facing uncertainty. Established in 1991, the organization has … Read More