Fuller, Smith & Turner, London’s only traditional brewer, has created a special golden ale to help Ascot Racecourse celebrate its 300th birthday in style. Ascot Tercentenary Ale is a brand new, limited edition ale which will be available nationally in Budgens, regionally in selected supermarkets including Waitrose, and Ascot Racecourse itself from late April. The … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Clean growth for a brilliant business
After 25 years in business, TWO Services is renowned throughout the cleaning and maintenance industry for outstanding delivery and service – a reputation that is soaring six months after they celebrate the first birthday of their Leeds base and the launch of a bright new brand. ‘I always saw the huge potential of a northern base,’ says Alan Osborn, Chairman, ‘so when one … [Read more...]
Fuller’s adds historic hotel to growing portfolio
Leading brewer and pub retailer Fuller, Smith and Turner P.L.C has added another hotel – The White Swan in Stratford-upon-Avon - to its growing high quality estate. The 500-year-old Grade II-listed building in the heart of Shakespeare’s birthplace boasts 41 rooms as well as a traditional pub on the ground floor with low beams and a large open fire. Its striking … [Read more...]
UK Chain Hotels Market Review – March 2011
Profit per room at London hotels now more than 2.5 time their Provincial cousins London hotels achieved profit levels 2.5 times higher than hotels in the Provinces during March, according to the latest HotStats survey of approximately 550 full-service hotels across the UK from TRI Hospitality Consulting. At £65.31, Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) at … [Read more...]
A celebration of extraordinary food and drink
A celebration of extraordinary food and drink that has been sustainably and ethically produced, the Real Food Festival will again be packed with 500 of the finest artisan food producers and so much more. New for 2011, alongside the chef theatre and cookery school, visitors will be able to get more hands-on experience at butchery and artisan food workshops, pick their own tea in … [Read more...]
STR Global posts March 2011 results for Europe
The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for March 2011, according to data compiled by STR Global. Year-over-year, March 2011 figures for Europe (U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds): Europe % change Occupancy 62.5% +3.7% ADR (U.S. … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Group HR Manager £60-65K
Do you have 8-10 years experience of generalist HR and a demonstrable track record in cultural and executive development? Are you an experienced and creative HR Manager with gravitas and a commercial edge, politically astute and passionate about what you do? Would you be interested in working for a leading Hotel Company based in London, with some travel across the UK? Then we … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre-White attends Carnegie conference
Leeds-born celebrity chef Marco Pierre-White will be returning to his home town for the 20th annual conference of the Council of Hospitality and Management Education (CHME), hosted by Leeds Metropolitan University at the Carnegie Pavilion. Taking place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May, the University will welcome delegates from as far as Denmark and Australia, with … [Read more...]
Sodexo shows organic growth and an increase in operating profit
Commenting on the results, CEO Michel Landel said..."Thanks to sustained efforts by our teams, our revenues and earnings have increased, despite weak economic growth in Europe. We are proud of the new contracts won during the last few months, such as the public schools for the City of Detroit, the Prado Museum in Madrid and Petrobas in Brazil, as well as a significant … [Read more...]
Xing Xing launch new 2011 tableware range at Cafe Culture
Xing Xing to launch their new 2011 tableware range at Cafe Culture, the UK's premier event in the cafe and coffee bar market. Hospitality and Catering News newsletter subscribers can benefit from a special ‘Surprise’ discount simply by presenting a printed copy of this advert on the stand throughout the show at Stand K24. The new range is perfect for the cafe and coffee … [Read more...]
Big Buffet Concept by Villeroy & Boch
The new Big Buffet concept, launched in March, provides hotels and restaurants with infinite possibilities to present and organise buffets for any occasion including brunch, breakfast, afternoon tea or exclusive events. The range reveals the variety of our Hotel & Restaurant offer with all items sharing the characteristics of Villeroy & Boch Premium … [Read more...]
Equal treatment for agency workers – are you ready
On 1 October 2011 the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 ('the Regulations') will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales (with similar provisions for Northern Ireland from 1 December 2011). Many businesses, especially those in the hospitality and catering sectors which often rely on access to a flexible workforce, will feel the potentially huge impact of the Regulations … [Read more...]
Windsor brewery gets in on Royal Wedding
Not many breweries deliver their wares by Shire horse these days, but in the run up to the royal wedding next week The Windsor and Eton brewery did just that, delivering supplies of their Windsor Knot Ale to Waitrose in Windsor town centre. 79 years after the closure of Windsor’s last brewery, The Windsor and Eton brewery brought brewing back to Windsor. The brewery is … [Read more...]
Is Chocolate the cure for the common cough
The next time you have an annoying cough, you might want to consider replacing that soothing cup of hot lemon and honey, with a big dose of chocolate. A drug made from theobromine, an ingredient found naturally in chocolate, may soon make its way to the market as a treatment for persistent coughs. The chocolatey therapy is based on research conducted at London's National … [Read more...]
Just why does Trudie Styler sell £7.99 ready meals
After all, she and rock-star husband Sting (worth more than £170 million) own seven homes worldwide, including Lake House Estate, their 17th-century, 800-acre manor house and organic farm in Wiltshire; and Il Palagio, a vast Tuscan estate south of Florence. Searching for content just now I found this well written and interesting article in The London Evening Standard written … [Read more...]