Gourmet Classic, the specialist supplier of cooking wines and alcohol for the foodservice sector has launched a new range of three Balsamic vinegars developed to meet the varying needs of chefs working across all types of cuisine and presentation styles. At the premium end, Gourmet Classic’s new authentic and aged PGI Balsamic Vinegar carries full accreditation from the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Holland’s Pies marching on together with Leeds United
With the new football season approaching, one of the UK’s most famous clubs has captured the signing of a major player with vast experience, Holland’s Pies. Holland’s Pies, the North West’s best known producer of pies and puddings, which already supplies fresh pies to a range of top flight sports clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Bar Manager in high profile iconic bar
To manage and develop the Bars standards and to ensure maximisation of departmental profits. To optimise guest satisfaction through consistent high operating standards. To carry out Management shifts and take responsibility for entire operation. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: STAFF To develop staff by constant training. To carry out induction and training of all front of … [Read more...]
Video preview of Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane
A short film featuring hotel manager Marie-Laure Akdag reporting on plans for the hotel on location from within the development site is available to view at the HandCNews.com You Tube Channel Hotel Manager Marie-Laure Akdag commented, “45 Park Lane will provide a new London address for travellers that desire personal service in sleek, contemporary surroundings in a … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection’s new hotel 45 Park Lane to launch in September
Mayfair’s newest luxury hotel has been designed by internationally renowned architect and designer Thierry W. Despont and will open with celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck’s first restaurant in Europe. Thomas Tait, winner of the 2010 inaugural Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, will be consulting on the design of staff attire, which will include a 24 hour dedicated host team. … [Read more...]
Pubs raise over £101million for charity
The headline statistic from PubAid’s survey into the UK pub industry’s charitable activities indicated that over £101million was raised by pubs and bars in 2010. Nearly 1500 pubs were sampled via telephone and replies to the PubAid website. CGA Strategy analysed the data which showed that 667 charities benefitted from the money raised. The charities that received the most … [Read more...]
Grosvenor House hosts West Ham end of season ‘bash’, literally
Just when West Ham Football Club thought things could not get any worse following relegation from the Premier League last Sunday afternoon, Monday evening their end of season 'bash' witnessed a brawl erupt at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. Following an alleged request from a fan for an autograph from striker Demba Ba, who refused on the basis he was apparently too tired, … [Read more...]
The world’s first six Michelin star meal, in a Pop Up in the sky
The London Restaurant Festival’s most exclusive ‘Pop-Up In The Sky’ restaurant returns this year with a brand new spin. Starting with drinks at the Savoy guests are set to be taken by boat to the EDF Energy London Eye where a capsule is transformed into a ten seat restaurant serving the world’s first six Michelin star meal. Each course will be cooked by some of London’s … [Read more...]
A Rosé Future for English Wine
The International Wine Challenge (IWC), the world’s most prestigious and influential independent wine competition unveiled its greatly anticipated 2011 results at the London International Wine Fair (LIWF), with a record 48 countries entering this year’s competition. It was an outstanding year for English wines with two Gold medals including Denbies Wine Estate … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Puck’s new restaurant at 45 Park Lane
Wolfgang Puck to open first restaurant in Europe at Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane, London. Scheduled to open in September 2011, Wolfgang will bring his popular, award-winning CUT concept to London featuring innovative cuisine in a contemporary and dynamic environment. From prime dry and wet aged beef to succulent pan-roasted lobster and sautéed and roasted whole … [Read more...]
The Red tape challenge for the food and hospitality industries
The Dept for Business, Innovation and Skills has launched its red tape challenge for the food and hospitality industries. Businesses and their managers have until the 2 June to send their feedback on the numerous rules that impact on their business. For the hospitality sector, some of the statutory instruments up for comment and possible amendment or scrapping … [Read more...]
AA inspection delivers 4 star result for Casa
Staff at Chesterfield’s newest hotel, Casa, are celebrating this week following an AA inspection that saw the venue receive a 4* rating and a merit score of 81%. Casa also received a prestigious AA Rosette for their food, an accolade that is only achieved by a handful of hotels. Steve Perez, Owner of Casa Hotel, said: “To discover Casa is the only 4* hotel in Derbyshire to … [Read more...]
19th century Black Country manor house hotel sold
The Grade II Listed Mount Hotel, on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, has been sold by Christie + Co to Scott Bernard, son of a locally-born businessman. Originally built in 1865 for local businessman Benjamin Manders, the Mount Hotel and Conference Centre is located in Tettenhall Wood, near Wolverhampton, and is a graceful country house set within four-acres of listed … [Read more...]
Pig in a Poke sponsors Manchester Evening News’ party of the year
Pig in a Poke, the contemporary wine company, has announced today that it will be sponsoring the Manchester Evening News’ Diary Party, a party to celebrate its popular celebrity Diary Pages. The event will also celebrate the Lowry Hotel’s 10th Birthday and is taking place on the 20th May at the Lowry Hotel, with over 1,000 guests invited. Guests will include high profile … [Read more...]
UK first quarter 2011 hotel performance
The UK hotel industry reported positive revenue-per-available-room growth in the first-quarter of 2011, according to data from STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the world’s hotel industry. The U.K.’s RevPAR rose 3.8 percent to £50.67. The increase in RevPAR came as a result of average daily rate (ADR) increasing by 4.1 percent to £79.62, whilst occupancies … [Read more...]