Key work as Reporter for The Caterer (formerly Caterer and Hotelkeeper) - trade/B2B magazine
Key work as Reporter for The Caterer (formerly Caterer and Hotelkeeper) - trade/B2B magazine
Pickett has been dealt a good hand. So what are his plans for his new Fitzrovia restaurant venture? Hannah Thompson finds out
The Norwegian seas are home to the country’s world-class salmon farming industry. Hannah Thompson braves a boat ride to discover more about the fish
Street Kitchen, the Airstream trailer-based street food partnership between former Pearl chef Jun Tanaka and Food Initiative chef Mark Jankel, has just launched its first permanent site in London’s Broadgate Circle. Tanaka talks to Hannah Thompson about the challenges of setting up shop
As hotel the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill, and restaurant Locanda Locatelli, re-open, general manager Gray and chef-owner Locatelli talk about getting the building back on its feet
At this Menai Bridge eaterie, chef-patron Stephen Stevens uses taste charts to produce an unusal, finely honed menu. Hannah Thompson reports
A whirlwind of flavour and colour, Chotto Matte offers the best of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, mixed with its own twist. Hannah Thompson reports Sitting a Japanese-trained chef down and asking him his opinions on Peru might not seem the most logical first step for a London restaurateur looking to open a new restaurant.
Also online here: https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/352091/the-caterer-interview-des-mcdonald
Hospitality design consultant and operations manager Gush Jutley talks to Hannah Thompson about his new gourmet, roasted-meat sandwich site in London’s Mayfair
The British weather may be as unpredictable as ever, but in Annie Rigg’s book the sunshine is constant.
This family-run brand can be surmised in five words: West Country pizza and cider. But despite its chilled premise, it's growing fast, says Hannah Thompson WHAT IS IT? A small, family-run, West Country-based chain combining freshly-made sourdough pizza topped with locally-sourced ingredients, plus a tantalising array of ciders.
The Employee Assistance Programme, just launched by Hospitality Action, is a lifeline to anyone working in hospitality who needs support, advice or a sympathetic ear. Hannah Thompson reports When things get tough, do you and your team know where to turn?
A journalist has used Twitter and historical research to bring a 100-year-old diary of an hotelier's daughter back to life.
Better Business: Interview and 1,000-word feature on award-winning restaurateur/caterer
Menuwatch: Interview with chef Tim Bilton, The Spiced Pear
News Analysis - Children's food in restaurants
Freelance work
London has a whole host of fantastic Italian restaurants and we think L'Anima Cafe is up there. Italian chef Francesco Mazzei of Liverpool Street's fantastic restaurant L'Anima , has just opened a younger, cooler sibling mere paces from the flagship original.
I was particularly affronted to be greeted with this monstrosity of an advert on my daily commute this morning. Funny, I thought I was just minding my own business in my usual spot on the London Underground Jubilee line platform. But NOPE, actually I should be PERMANENTLY stressing over whether my body is "beach ready".
The first time my boyfriend took his leg off for sex, it was a little weird. The next time, it wasn't really weird at all. Now, I honestly barely notice - or care ‒ that he has no foot from the left shin down (for which he wears a prosthetic leg).
The Debrief: Because there's a new study out saying that they're the most irritating thing people post online.... - We are in wedding and engagement season. At least, judging by my Facebook feed. Not a day goes by without someone posting an 'OMG, SO I JUST SAID YES!'
How one historian's research has brought a 16-year-old girl's diary back to life...exactly one hundred years to the day since it was first written. Twitter might fulfill many functions, but bringing people back to life isn't usually one of them.
It's November in London. You've got your keys, your wallet, your phone and your Oyster card. But what's missing? That's right - your umbrella. London may only get 650mm of rainfall a year compared to over 4000mm in Snowdonia, Wales, but you will certainly need it.
Book review
Blogpost - Designs on honeycomb: Honeycomb in art and design
Blogpost - The eye of the beholder: On art and science
The Grocer Spotlight - Global Garden, Global Kitchen
Interning and student work
Products/shopping page for regular feature
Grand Designs - TV Series Secrets: Interview with architects from Channel 4 programme
Products/shopping page for regular feature
Examples of work published while I was Food and Drink Editor of The Cambridge Student Newspaper
Review of panel talk event on Women, Freedom and the Islamic World, including Elif Shafak and Kamin Mohammadi
"There is no such thing as Indian food" - Interview with Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar
Feature for City Uni Journalism alumni mag with interviews with Mary Beard, Caroline Criado-Perez, Laurie Penny, Helen Lewis
Interview with a 22 year-old stroke survivor in the style of "Experience", The Guardian Weekend
Interview with Chapel Administrator, King's College Chapel, Cambridge - in the style of "Working Life", The Guardian
Feature on Tesco Express opening in local historic building near me
Design Hotels News 2013