Little Chef may hang up his fork

ROADSIDE favourite the Little Chef could hang up his apron after nearly half a century of serving motorists, it was reported yesterday.

Owners of the restaurant chain think the brand famous for its tubby chef logo is outdated after falling victim to pressures such as the trend towards healthy eating.

Private equity group Permira, which recently confirmed plans to split up the chain by selling a large chunk of its outlets, believes it is highly unlikely a new owner would want to keep the Little Chef brand.