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Famous chef confirms shock closure of three restaurants


Spanish tapas restaurant Ibérica is closing three of its sites across the UK after the chain, run by a Michelin-starred chef, went into administration earlier this year

Nacho Manzano's Iberica chain has closed down three branches (Image: Getty Images)Gordon Thomson, RSM UK Restructuring Advisory Partner and Joint Administrator, said in a statement: "Following a challenging trading environment post-pandemic, hospitality, particularly casual dining, has been hit with staff shortages, increased costs, and lower spending per cover, which all contributed to Ibérica entering administration. Since becoming a restauranteur, the chef has appeared on a number of TV shows - including MasterChef Espana and Jose Andres and Family in Spain. Taking to their Facebook page, the restaurant accounted, accompanied by a broken heart emoji: "It is with deep regret that the board of directors have decided to close the doors permanently on Greens Sale with immediate effect.

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