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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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