Seasoned restaurateurs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala and premium event caterers Life’s Kitchen have announced a new partnership designed to bring the Todiwalas’ renowned Indian cuisine to the City of London’s historic banqueting venues and livery halls. Launched at an intimate dinner held last Tuesday, 28th March 2017 at Painters’ Hall, the venture will be known as ‘Mr Todiwala … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Holiday Inn, Dumfries appoints local Jamie Milligan as General Manager
Jupiter Hotels has announced that Jamie Milligan, born and raised in Dumfries, has been appointed General Manager of the Holiday Inn Dumfries hotel in Scotland. Jamie Milligan has moved back to Dumfries and taken the helm at the hotel after establishing a successful career in the hospitality industry managing award winning hotels, restaurants and nightclubs across Scotland … [Read more...]
Plum + Spilt Milk launches new Weekend Brunch menu
On Saturday 1st April, Plum + Spilt Milk, one of London’s finest destination restaurants, will launch a new weekend brunch menu. Following the success of the Saturday brunch menu which launched last year, Chef Director Mark Sargeant has further developed the menu, a celebration of modern British cuisine with high quality, seasonal produce, for which the destination restaurant … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn to open in Abingdon Oxford
Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Abingdon Lodge Hotel Ltd, a subsidiary of Esher based Coldunell Ltd, to open a Hilton Garden Inn, Abingdon Oxford. The existing Oxford Abingdon Hotel will undergo a comprehensive redevelopment, increasing the number of guest rooms by over 100% through a new four story extension. The 150 guest room hotel is expected to open in … [Read more...]
Corrigan’s Mayfair, far exceeding great expectations
I’ve been to a few fantastic restaurants, launches and openings in March, but by far, my favourite was Corrigan’s, Mayfair. I was very excited about being invited and am delighted to say that the experience far exceeded my great expectations. When we arrived we were greeted by the Bar Manager Daniel, who did a fantastic job of guiding us through the cocktail menu and … [Read more...]
‘All work and no play makes Jack a very dull boy’
In a trade conversation recently, a long time friend and colleague asked how many truly able people are coming into the wine business these days and where are they coming from? It is an interesting question as the individual asking it has a good view of the trade at a senior level. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (W.S.E.T.) report on their website that 460 people passed … [Read more...]
Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park – Opening 7th April 2017
Lucknam Park, Bath is thrilled to announce the re-launch of their Michelin-star restaurant. Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park opens to guests on Friday 7th April 2017 with a new selection of three eight-course tasting menus, in addition to a three-course à la carte menu. The Tasting Menu will focus on seasonal ingredients and local produce, while the Signature Tasting … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens three hotels in Scotland, with twenty one more on the way
Today, one of Scotland’s largest hotel chains, Travelodge, opens the first branded hotel in Peterhead. This is the first of three hotel openings for the company in Scotland this year. The other two include a 74-room hotel in Stirling and a 54-room Travelodge in Inverness. Both hotels are scheduled to open towards the end of 2017. These properties represent an investment … [Read more...]
Cooks & Partners appoints new Head of Events
It’s already been an exciting year for Cooks & Partners in their contracts division with new win, Hamilton House, joining their portfolio. The first quarter has also seen an exciting new appointment in their bespoke events division. Debbie Poulton has taken the position of Head of Events and Business Development to oversee the execution and planning of their bespoke … [Read more...]
New team for Principal London opening announced
The Principal London, a new hotel due to open in Russell Square, London this summer has announced a host of appointments. Paul Walters, General Manager, joins PRINCIPAL from InterContinental Hotels, where he was GM at the five-star InterContinental Sydney from 2015. Prior to that, Paul spent eight years with the Langham Hospitality Group, including three and a half years as … [Read more...]
Westminster Venue Collection welcomes two new board directors
The Westminster Venue Collection, which features 34 members all based in London’s iconic City of Westminster, has welcomed two new board directors. Kirsten Kruls joins the board of the recently rebranded collection from member venue RIBA Venues where she fulfils the role of sales and marketing manager. Having worked in the industry from the age of 19, Kirsten brings a whole … [Read more...]
Chef Director Ben Tish leaves Salt Yard Group
After eleven years with the Salt Yard group, Ben Tish is leaving the company to pursue a new solo venture. Tish joined the company in 2006 as Head Chef of Salt Yard, before going on to become Executive Chef and then Chef Director of the group, driving the food offer and helping to launch four further restaurants across London. Tish, who spent his formative years working with … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to Public Health England’s Sugar Guidelines
Responding to Public Health England’s publication ‘Sugar Reduction: Achieving the 20%’, a set of technical guidelines for sugar reduction in which pubs have been designated an out of home food outlet category of their own, The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, comments: “The vast majority of pubs are small independent businesses. For … [Read more...]
Newbury Racecourse scoops top industry accolade for customer service for second consecutive year
Newbury Racecourse has repeated its success of last year, by once again becoming the recipient of a top industry award for staff customer service. The RCA Excellence Accolades, awarded jointly by the Racecourse Association and VisitEngland, aim to reward those who achieve exceptionally high marks in specific areas of their assessment for the Quality Assured Racecourse … [Read more...]
BNF and BDA welcome Public Health England sugar guidelines
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) and British Dietetic Association (BDA) today welcome sugar reduction guidelines published by Public Health England. These ambitious guidelines have been set, in discussion with food companies, for a range of food categories which currently contribute the most sugar to children’s diets. The government is aiming for a 20% reduction in total … [Read more...]