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Archives for 2010
World’s largest bird seed cake
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is celebrating breaking the Guinness World Record for the 'World's Largest Bird Seed Cake'! Led by Trust Information Officer, Natalie Rogers and under the watchful eyes of a team of adjudicators and Autumnwatch presenter and vice-president of the trust, Chris Packham, the making of the cake was carried out by a team of … [Read more...]
Britain’s largest conference and events boat for sale
Acting on behalf of Thames Luxury Charters, Christie + Co is marketing the freehold of Thames-based Dixie Queen, Britain’s largest boat for parties and events, with offers in excess of £2.6 million sought. Brought from Sweden to the Thames in early 2000, the Dixie Queen is a replica 19th Century Mississippi paddle steamer, which was extensively refurbished to create a … [Read more...]
Food and drink firms set new environmental targets
UK food and drink manufacturers are today setting out their ambition to play a positive role in improving the sustainability of the overall supply chain Members of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have made considerable progress to date under the auspices of the trade association's Five-fold Environmental Ambition, launched in 2007. Recent highlights include reducing … [Read more...]
Video Funny – Muppets Chef orchestral popcorn
Take a look at this, 2 million + views on you tube can't be wrong … [Read more...]
Morgan Sindall secures Widnes hotel & leisure compex
Developer St Modwen and Halton Council have signed a £10m deal with Morgan Sindall to build the leisure development Venture Fields in Widnes. The contractor will build a five-screen cinema, bowling alley, a 36,000 sq ft Ice Rink and 60-bedroom hotel. Michelle Taylor, regional director at St Modwen, said: “We have, over a number of years, appointed Morgan Sindall to carry … [Read more...]
Friday Fun, if you don’t like Sepp Blatter and his cronies at FIFA this will make you feel a whole lot better
Not that we have a cruel sense of humour here at H&CNews.com or that we are bitter in any way with the sham from FIFA yesterday, which will deny £bn’s of revenue to the UK Hospitality and Catering sector, but...watch the video below, priceless :) Please keep the comments clean... … [Read more...]
Kent’s top Young Chef Awards 2010
The Produced in Kent initiative to find the county’s most talented budding chefs, and get Kent’s young people cooking with local and seasonal ingredients, sizzled to an exciting conclusion as Thomas Perkins (aged 11) and Steven Yap (aged 16) lifted the Junior and Senior Kent Young Chef Award 2010 trophies at the electric Live Cook Off on Friday 26 November at Thanet … [Read more...]
Friday Fun Classic – High pitched head chef
If you have a cruel sense of humour and don't mind a bit of strong language you will appreciate this one :) A real ground swallow me up moment :) … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay’s Best Restaurant doubles sales and workforce
Ramsay’s Best Restaurant finalist Prashad has doubled its workforce and sales since the first programme was broadcast on Channel 4 in late September. The Bradford-based Indian vegetarian restaurant said it has increased its daily covers from 22 to 40 to cope with the surge in diners. The business has also added three new waiters and three new kitchen staff, with four … [Read more...]
The Westminster Collection welcomes 50th member, 28 Portland Place
The Westminster Collection is delighted to welcome its 50th member - 28 Portland Place, demonstrating a truly remarkable 100% membership growth during the past 12 months, with a further 25% growth planned for 2011. 28 Portland Place, a beautiful town house built in 1775 and situated in the heart of London brings a modern twist to a historic building whilst still keeping … [Read more...]
Brakes Group announce the appointment of new UK CEO
Brakes Group today announced the appointment of Stefan Barden as UK CEO. Stefan joins from Northern Foods, where he is currently CEO, and will report to Group Chief Executive, Philip Jansen. Stefan has extensive experience of the industry, including holding senior roles at Iceland Frozen Foods and Heinz UK as well 5 years at Northern Foods; 4 as CEO. Stefan began his … [Read more...]
Del Monte says yes to £3.4bn acquisition by KKR
Del Monte Foods has been sold to a private equity group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Co for $5.3 billion (£3.4 million) following sales negotiations. In the UK the company is known for its canned-fruit products, which were promoted by an iconic advertising campaign that saw a beige-suited 'Man from Del Monte' approving the quality of the fruit the firm … [Read more...]
England World Cup 2018 decision today, potential £3bn boost
English hotels, restaurants and pub chains as well as sponsors and retailers will learn later today (2 December) whether the country will receive the expected £3bn commercial boost of being awarded the 2018 World Cup. The bidding nations’ fate will be decided by FIFA’s 22-strong executive in Zurich at about 15.00, with England, a joint bid by Spain and Portugal and Russia … [Read more...]
Chapman Group pub sold to experienced operator
Acting on behalf of the Chapman Group, the West Sussex-based pub and hotel operator, Christie + Co has sold the freehold of the Trout pub on the outskirts of Worthing, to experienced operator Alan Linton, for an undisclosed sum, off a guide price of £475,000. Located on the outskirts of the coastal town of Worthing, the Trout is a detached property comprising an L-shaped … [Read more...]