Our good friends at Great British Chefs. Apple started publishing weekly charts for paid and free apps on iPhone and iPad in the UK, through a partnership with the Press Association in November. The charts are based on sales and downloads in the company's British App Store over the previous seven days, and at the moment the top ‘Lifestyle’ App for the Christmas period is … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Restaurant review, The Goods Shed, Canterbury
Its great to go out at Christmas and not be "force fed" Turkey! At The Goods Shed in Canterbury the supper menu changes twice a day and not a slice of turkey or mince pie in sight! As billed it's a Restaurant, Daily Farmers Market and Food Hall, and supper is great. A choice of 5 starters, 5 mains and 5 desserts, all seasonal, local food much of it sourced from the market … [Read more...]
Jamaican chocolate gains chefs’ diplomatic approval
It’s a well known fact that Switzerland is the home of some of the world’s finest chefs and boasts the most superior chocolatiers. So when Black River chocolate was invited to supply chocolate for a dinner menu to host some of the world’s top diplomats, it was certainly a test of the product's quality. Speaking about the luxurious Black River Chocolate, CEO Marvia Borrell … [Read more...]
Two New DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels in London
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced that two of Central London's largest hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton London-Tower of London and DoubleTree by Hilton London-Westminster. The hotels are two of eight Mint Hotels across the Netherlands and the UK joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels … [Read more...]
2011’s leading hospitality talent rewarded
The futures of nine hospitality and foodservice talents are looking even brighter thanks to their recognition at the 2011 Institute of Hospitality London Branch’s Aspiring Managers Awards, of which the admired alumni now totals nearly 30. The Aspiring Managers Awards, run in partnership with talent development consultancy learnpurple, are about acknowledging the individual … [Read more...]
Rudolph Relative Pate stirs up a storm
Harvey Nichols have been selling a special range of game pate this year in the run up to Christmas, 'Reindeer Pate'. The pate has been a huge success for Harvey Nichols so much so in fact that it has sold out. Part of the product description states that it is an 'indulgent winter treat' coming from a 'farm-raised relative of Rudolph'. The indulgent product however has not … [Read more...]
Good news for hotel jobs 2012 from Travelodge
Following exchanging contracts on 44 properties this year, Travelodge is aiming to open 146 new sites in 2012. Owned and financed by the Dubai investment vehicle DIC Travelodge said that despite current liquididy issues overall strong trading has enabled it to secure finance for all 146 new hotels. The strategic direction of Travelodge saw a change in tactics deployed … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Super Luxury 5* Hotel central London
NIGHT MANAGER – CIRCA £32,000 High Profile, Super Luxury 5 star Hotel in central London An opportunity has arisen for a Night Manager to join this new highly acclaimed, super luxury 5 star Hotel in central London. The successful applicant will have 2 /3 years of experience working in a luxury or high end London Hotel in a similar capacity. You will have … [Read more...]
Not sure about hotel restaurants, try this one celebs do
H and C News were recently invited to review Olives Restaurant in Gloucester Rd West London, so we asked Nick Green one of our regular restaurant review contributors to join us. Rhydian went there with OK magazine and met the chef, so Olives must be right for a visit from 3 minor hospitality celebrities :) Over to Nick... Just a stones throw from Gloucester Road tube … [Read more...]
Hotelympia 2012 fresh insight, interaction and innovation
The UK’s most comprehensive event for the hospitality industry, Hotelympia, will have a brand new look and feel for 2012 when it returns to London’s ExCeL February 26th – March 1st. The five-day show is set to unveil a brand new layout, a host of new initiatives and even more visitor interaction, with a focus on “delivering innovation to your hospitality business”. The … [Read more...]
New global CEO for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Jones Lang LaSalle have announced that Mark Wynne-Smith is to become the new global CEO for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels with effect from 1 January 2012, promoted from his current position as EMEA CEO for the Hotels business. Arthur de Haast, who currently combines the Hotels Global CEO role with a number of other leadership remits, will become Chairman of the Hotels … [Read more...]
Young and experienced chefs needed
From Sunday 26th February 2012 – Thursday 1st March 2012 the Craft Guild of Chefs will be hosting the Skillery, a live demonstration area, at Hotelympia. The Guild is looking to showcase both young and experienced chefs from all sectors of the hospitality industry and will run demonstrations on specific themes including: Education in the industry Rising … [Read more...]
Westminster parking tax, Boris Johnson, calls it ‘completely mad’
Following on from our story last week, Michel Roux Jr slams Westminster tax on restaurant jobs...Some of the UK's biggest cultural organisations have weighed into the row over Westminster council's plan to extend central London parking charges into evenings and weekends, warning it will have a significant impact on audience numbers and revenues at the worst possible time. … [Read more...]
Theatre land lovies unite to save West End cafe
Frequented by thespians since 1965 a small cafe in London’s West End faces closure to make way for another redevelopment by a chain restaurant. From opening night parties to impromptu snacks grabbed hurriedly on the way to rehearsal, Gaby's Deli has served celebrated actors, dancers and musicians from London's theatre land for almost five decades now with reliable … [Read more...]
Chefs in a hurry need to visit TME at Hotelympia 2012
For an unbeatable range of money-saving offers and expert advice on temperature applications, the TME stand (S1645) at Hotelympia 2012 (26 Feb – 1st March) is the place to be for all chefs and hotel managers looking to solve a temperature problem. UK temperature specialists and thermometer suppliers, TME, can’t wait to showcase their exciting new ThermaSprint rapid response … [Read more...]
