Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

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  James Caan plans Little Chef rescue and Middle East expansion James Caan is planning a bid for the Little Chef group of roadside restaurants which would save the name in the UK and result in the franchise being expanded to the Middle East. Read more from The Telegraph   Jamie Oliver to launch smaller format Jamie's Italian Trattoria restaurants Jamie Oliver is to launch a smaller format brand extension to his Jamie's Italian restaurant concept - Jamie's Italian Trattoria will launch in Richmond next month. Read more from Big Hospitality   Chef Will Holland to leave La Bécasse Will
Holland, chef-patron of La Bécasse in Ludlow, Shropshire - part of the 10 in 8 Group - is to leave the restaurant after six years to pursue new opportunities. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   Alyn Williams lines up CHEFstock 2013 at The Westbury Each Tuesday in September, National Chef of the Year Alyn Williams will be joined in the kitchen of his eponymous Michelin starred restaurant at The Westbury by one of four internationally renowned chefs, to create an extraordinary one-night-only dining experience. Read more from Hospitality and Catering News  
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Editor 7th June 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press