2010 has seen our readers – you – select the pages you wanted to read, and the winners of our 2010 Top 10 are... 10. ‘Bring Your Ideas and Let’s Talk’ from Chef Line Solutions, promoting their attendance at Hotelympia 2010. 9. ‘Win super stylish Oliver Harvey chef jackets’ from Villeroy & Boch, promoting one of their brand associations in their usual style and clearly … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Villeroy & Boch Hotel & Restaurant Division at Hospitality 2011
Villeroy & Boch Hotel & Restaurant Division will be exhibiting their latest collections at Hospitality 2011 from 24th – 26th January, returning to the exhibition after four years. The latest innovative tableware designs and collections will be showcased, including Look and Damasco, Cera and the new chic Cera Black Glass, Sedona, elegant Dune and the modern … [Read more...]
CFSP accredited to Level 4 by Thames Valley University
New Foodservice Industry Qualification Achieves Landmark Endorsement The Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP) programme has achieved accreditation by Thames Valley University. CFSP is the specialist qualification developed by CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association. Its objective is to raise the levels of professionalism throughout foodservice sector, by … [Read more...]
Park Inn hotel in St Helens sold
Acting on behalf of F.L Taylor, C.P Dempster and A.J Davison of Ernst & Young, Joint Administrators for W G Mitchell (Guernsey) No.9 Limited, Christie + Co has sold the freehold of the Park Inn St Helens, Linkway West, to Balaji Hotels, for an undisclosed sum, off an asking of £4 million. This 84-bedroom hotel comprises a 40-cover bar; 100-cover restaurant, five … [Read more...]
Graham Veal, to head newly formed Manitowoc Foodservice EMEA
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE has appointed Graham Veal, managing director of Merrychef UK, to the post of senior vice president, sales & distribution, heading the newly formed Manitowoc Foodservice EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Asia) sales group. In his new capacity Graham will oversee sales and distribution of all Manitowoc Foodservice equipment in the EMEA region, including … [Read more...]
Before you comment, here’s our view
In traditional count down order here's our choice and a little bit of reasoning why... 10. We have all walked into a restaurant and not felt like the most important guest that evening, Basil just wants to rub it in though, CRM personified, our first top 10 entry is...Basil's CRM Lesson 9. A good chef requires patience and the fiery Gordon demonstrates his patience here in … [Read more...]
Stephen Fry helps The Clink restaurant join the SRA
The Clink restaurant at HMP High Down, Sutton has joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) with the intention of increasing its own and others environmental awareness levels. Stephen Fry, actor, writer, journalist, comedian, television presenter and film director, kindly offered to cover the joining fee, supporting and believing in the vision of The Clink. He … [Read more...]
Free Delivery as Foodcare gets festive
It’s not too late to refresh your business with a new look for the festivities There’s plenty to choose from at Foodcare with excellent deals on all tableware Take advantage of free delivery this Christmas and make your celebrations sparkle. … [Read more...]
Gleneagles, first hotel in the UK to achieve a ‘Green’ gold award
The Gleneagles Hotel’s aim to implement proactive measures to help safeguard and sustain the local, national and global environment has been nationally acknowledged by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The AA Five Red Star resort in Perthshire is the first hotel in the UK to achieve a gold award under version four of the rigorous criteria. The Green Tourism Business … [Read more...]
UK’s first social enterprise hotel
Inspired by a Dutch scheme in which ex-convicts, women escaping abusive relationships and single parents run a four-star hotel, Inverness is set to become home to the UK’s first social enterprise hotel. Planning is still at an early stage for the project, but ambitions are high to create a hotel staffed by some of the area’s most vulnerable young people. The idea is to … [Read more...]
New hotels, bars and restaurants in £250m Telford development
Telford and Wrekin council has let the first package contract to kick start construction on the £250m regeneration of the Southwater area of the town centre. Local civil engineering firm McPhillips (Wellington) will start enabling works this week under a contract worth around £3m. McPhillips was selected following a closely-contested procurement process which saw 30 … [Read more...]
Substantial grade II-listed pub property acquired
Acting on behalf of the private owner, Christie + Co has sold the freehold of the Rose & Crown Hotel in Tonbridge, Kent, to experienced hotelier Nick Richards, for an undisclosed sum, off an asking price of £1.65 million. Situated in a prominent High Street location, the Rose & Crown is a substantial Grade II-Listed property, which is believed to date back to the … [Read more...]
Surrey pub operator acquires third site in Outwood, Surrey
Acting on behalf of a private vendor, Christie + Co has sold the leasehold interest of the Dog & Duck in Outwood, Surrey, to experienced operator Yvonne Wright, for an undisclosed sum. Located in the affluent area of Outwood, near Redhill, the Dog & Duck is an attractive pub, which comprises a 60-cover main bar; a 50-cover restaurant; a 30-space car park; and … [Read more...]
Sheffield Hallam University host event management master class
On Friday 14 January 2011 Sheffield Hallam University will be hosting a unique event management master class designed to give Event Managers the tools they need to deliver first class events in a climate of reduced funding. The UK’s leading event specialists – including three times ‘Event Organiser of the Year’, Mike Richmond from REM Events – will be sharing their … [Read more...]
First big penalties for breaches of Data Protection Act
Hospitality venues like any and all others businesses must ensure that they comply with data protection principles – or now risk a fine of up to £500,000 for serious contraventions of the Data Protection Act. The first monetary penalties for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act were issued on 24 November 2010 by the Information Commissioner. Penalties of £100,000 and … [Read more...]
