All Corbin & King articles
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InterviewsJeremy King: ‘We’ll spend £10m to make it look like we’ve done nothing’
As he prepares to relaunch Simpsons on the Strand, the veteran restaurateur speaks to MCA’s Restaurant Conference about his comeback to London’s hospitality scene and balancing the old with the new
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Weekend PressThe maître d’ at the legendary Le Caprice tells all
Jesus Adorno’s memories from almost four decades of ego management, extreme discretion and Princess Diana
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NewsWolseley Hospitality Group appoints ops director
The group has announced the appointment of Simon King as operations director, who joins from The Birley Clubs Group
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NewsWolseley Hospitality Group posts record turnover
The group generated turnover of £53.7m, reflecting a strong post-pandemic return as it prepares to open The Wolseley City later this year and considers international expansion opportunities
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NewsJeremy King to launch two further restaurants
In addition to returning to the restaurant scene with The Park - due to open in spring next year - King will launch another two restaurants in the West End
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NewsBerry swaps Wolseley for Azumi
The Wolseley Hospitality Group director of marketing Hannah Berry is leaving the business to join Azumi – the group behind Zuma and Roka
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NewsJeremy King reveals new project
The Park will be a 21st Century-style grand cafe & brasserie, and will open in the £500m Fenton Whelan Park Modern building, overlooking Hyde Park
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Cafe Wolseley’s international debut and new venues from Bao, Smoky Boys, and more
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InterviewsBaton Berisha: ‘I’d love to open an Asian restaurant’
The Wolseley Hospitality Group CEO is considering multiple expansion opportunities, including a pan-Asian concept in Mayfair, a London rollout of The Bellanger, and taking The Wolseley and Brasserie Zédel international
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Real Greek, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and more
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NewsWolseley Hospitality Group reports strong trading in 2021
Despite Covid-related closures, the group reported strong sales in the year to December 2021 and plans to open two restaurants next year
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NewsThe Wolseley Hospitality Group eyes international expansion
The Minor International-backed group is targeting expansion to major global cities in the coming years, including New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris and Dublin, CEO Baton Berisha told MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsCafé Wolseley forced to close
The Wolseley Hospitality Group has announced it is having to close its Café Wolseley site at Bicester Village later this month, against its wishes.
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NewsCorbin & King rebrands to The Wolseley Hospitality Group
The change follows the restaurant group’s acquisition by Minor International, and the departure of co-founders Jeremy King and Chris Corbin
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Analysis & InsightCorbin & King: ‘Our data journey was not joined up’
The London-based restaurant group has been working to ensure that what guests experience from its digital communications matches the personalised experience on the floor
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NewsMinor appoints advisory board for UK portfolio
MINT said the board would provide guidance on strategic decisions to “balance growth and legacy” for all its businesses in the UK, which now includes Corbin & King
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Interviews‘We’re not here to change the business model’ - Minor on Corbin & King’s future
Rumours of mass expansion, and swathes of the industry publicly voicing their displeasure – the battle for Corbin & King has been ugly. But having acquired full control, what are Minor International’s plans for the restaurant group?
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InterviewsMinor reveals plans for second Wolseley
Corbin & King’s new owner, Minor International, is looking to open a second Wolseley restaurant in the City of London under its plans to develop the group’s estate
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NewsMinor International accuses Jeremy King of causing ‘last resort’ sale
Corbin & King’s new owner, and former majority investor, secured full control of the business last week after it failed to reach an agreement with King on its recapitalisation
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Weekend PressNo seat at the table for Wolseley founder
Jeremy King hated the idea of his restaurants becoming brands but in the end he lost the battle, The Times reports