MasterChef Star William Sitwell Describes Taking Over Somerset Pub as 'Hell' 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
Chef 'Surprised' Michelin-Starred Restaurant Bulrush Still Thriving Amid Tough Market 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
Taste of the West Food Group Enters Administration Amid Uncertainty 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