By Professor Peter Jones MBE FCGI FIH FRACA: Rethinking new models of hospitality education. In a recent EUHOFA webinar held as part of the 61st Congress at Bad Gleichenberg Tourism School, Austria, panellists representing education and student voices, came together to discuss the growing divide between hospitality education and the evolving needs … [Read more...]
Stonegate issues alert saying it is no longer able to guarantee its continuation as a going concern
By Angela Green: Stonegate issues alert saying it is no longer able to guarantee its continuation as a going concern. Stonegate has advised investors that it can no longer guarantee its continuation as a going concern due to difficulties in trying to refinance its £2.2 billion debt pile. The group owned by venture capitalists TDR Capital operates circa … [Read more...]
University of Roehampton welcome AI powered robots to deliver students’ meals
University of Roehampton welcome AI powered robots to deliver students’ meals. Elior has introduced autonomous delivery robotics to deliver food to students’ rooms at the University of Roehampton, London. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Elior provides student catering at the University of Roehampton’s campus restaurants and noticed that many … [Read more...]
Birmingham Restaurant Festival caters for 187 nationalities
By Angela Green: Birmingham Restaurant Festival caters for 187 nationalities. The list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham’s restaurant festival throughout August is revealed. Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham Restaurant Festival create a great value, set dinner menu for diners to enjoy during the Festival; some restaurants will also … [Read more...]
SanHao to debut in Chinatown London
By Angela Green: SanHao to debut in Chinatown London. Shaftesbury Capital has announced SanHao, a restaurant focused on hand-pulled noodles and soups, will be debuting within Chinatown London’s vibrant food landscape, bringing traditional delicacies and culinary innovation to 3 Gerrard Street. Set to open its doors later this year, SanHao is the latest addition to … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous shares culinary expertise with apprentices
By Angela Green: Ollie Dabbous shares culinary expertise with apprentices. Chef and restaurateur Ollie Dabbous is sharing his culinary expertise with a group of apprentices at Compass Group UK and Ireland. His programme delivers sessions centred around a dedicated course. Dabbous has been leading hands-on apprenticeship workshops, aimed at nurturing the talents of … [Read more...]
Liverpool Bar goes viral with mural of Jürgen Klopp enjoying a crafty one
Liverpool Bar goes viral with mural of Jürgen Klopp enjoying a crafty one. The Spanish Caravan has been grabbing headlines since a mural of local hero Klopp was unveiled on the outside wall of the popular bar located on Slater Street in Liverpool. Known for its Mediterranean vibes, chilled days, and wild nights The Spanish Caravan hosts a busy event schedule, with some … [Read more...]
Treetop Golf opening at Cabot Circus
By Angela Green: Treetop Golf opening at Cabot Circus. Treetop Golf is set to open at Cabot Circus later this year after agreeing a lease for a 17,000 sq ft unit at the Hammerson-owned Bristol retail destination. This will be Treetop Golf’s sixth UK destination, and its first in Bristol. Its arrival comes as Hammerson moves forward with its vision to … [Read more...]
Six by Nico’s next opening in Oxford
By Angela Green: Six by Nico's next opening in Oxford. Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be the fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is renowned for their ever-evolving, accessible and affordable six-course tasting menu that changes every six … [Read more...]
Leicester College training kitchen re-opens after £100,000 grant from the Savoy Educational Trust
By Angela Green: Leicester College training kitchen re-opens after £100,000 grant from the Savoy Educational Trust. Leicester College has formally re-opened one of its training kitchens at the Freemen’s Park campus. The kitchen has undergone a major redesign and refurbishment project, part-funded by £100,000 from the Savoy Educational Trust, to equip … [Read more...]
Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson
By Angela Green: Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson. Ben Tish, Chef Director of the Cubitt House group of stylish central London-based pub/dining rooms, has announced the appointment of Stevie Phillip as Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson, in Motcomb Street, Belgravia. Scottish-born Stevie moved to London in 2014 to become a chef, looking … [Read more...]
Scottish Government’s new Pubs Code welcomed by CAMRA
By Angela Green: Scottish Government’s new Pubs Code welcomed by CAMRA. Scottish Government’s announcement that they will introduce legislation next week to bring in a statutory Scottish Pubs Code from October 2024, has been warmly welcomed by CAMRA’s Scotland Director Stuart McMahon. Following the announcement McMahon said: “Today’s announcement that the Scottish … [Read more...]
Darwin & Wallace acquired by Portobello
By Angela Green: Darwin & Wallace acquired by Portobello. The Portobello Pub Company has announced the acquisition of London-based neighbourhood bar-restaurant business, Darwin & Wallace. Darwin & Wallace will continue to operate under the same name, and continue to provide guests with its high-quality, all-day drinking and dining offer. The … [Read more...]
Levy UK launches 1,000 mile fundraising initiative for ParalympicsGB
By Angela Green: Levy UK launches 1,000 mile fundraising initiative for ParalympicsGB. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Levy UK has launched its 1,000-Mile Relay fundraising initiative in support of long-term official charity partner, ParalympicsGB. With the ambitious goal of raising over £50,000, Levy aims to make a significant impact in supporting the incredible … [Read more...]
The Kitchen Porters Club just keeps on growing and is keen to continue doing so
The industry sector and geographic reach of the Kitchen Porters Club just keeps growing, confirming the esteem across our industry that kitchen porters are held in. This is probably best illustrated by the range of kitchen porters in the past seven months that have won the coveted title Kitchen Porter of the Month. From York to Jersey, from care catering to restaurants, as you … [Read more...]