The HandCNews.com Football Pie League is delighted to report that we have secured a two year sponsorship deal for the league from ‘Moduline’ producers of some of the highest quality catering products on the market. ‘Moduline’ products are used at football stadia all over Europe and is a brand we are proud to work with to develop the league. More details of the sponsorship and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Last few days, Nine bottles of wine to be won
The kind folk at Pig in a Poke have supplied us with 3 reds, 3 whites and 3 roses for our visitors to win. A short intro to Pig in a Poke is immediately below and then the simple competition details. Ever bought wine thinking that you were getting a silk purse and ended up with a sow’s ear? Pig in a Poke - old language for let buyer beware. The poke is a bag or … [Read more...]
Fried tarantula, stuffed frog and much more, a la Gordon Ramsay
Starting on Monday 9th May on Channel 4 at 9pm Gordon Ramsay embarks on another gastronomic adventure and travels to some of South-East Asia’s most jaw-dropping locations to hunt down the continent’s most authentic food and attempts to master its unique and delicious cuisine. The first episode finds Gordon in Cambodia. More details on the show and much more about Gordon … [Read more...]
Mint Hotels select new unbreakable buffet platters
“At Mint Hotel Westminster, I was looking for a solution to stop our porcelain platters chipping - when I saw Primeware’s Quality Melamine I knew I had the answer,” says Alexis Guillemot, Executive Chef. These platters look and feel just like porcelain and don’t chip or break. It is an amazing range which you can see for yourself at the Primeware showroom in W4. In … [Read more...]
Adnams relaunches Southwold Bitter
Trademark character Southwold Jack hero of new packaging design Suffolk brewer Adnams relaunches its famous Southwold Bitter this week, with a fresh new look featuring a local legend on its packaging. The new design incorporates Southwold Jack, a historic character from Adnams’ home town in Suffolk. Southwold Jack was adopted as the company’s brand trademark in 1912 … [Read more...]
Job of the week, F&B Manager 4* Hotel central London
Food & Beverage Manager, 4 star deluxe hotel, Central London, Salary in the region of £40K dependant on experience. This stylish hotel is looking to recruit a manager that has previous experience operating multiple outlets whilst maintaining high standards of service. This is a hands on, high profile role for the company and the successful candidate should be able to … [Read more...]
British Sandwich Week 2011, May 15-21
We Britons eat our way through over 11.5 billion sandwiches every year! And even the French, so long sniffy about Britain's food culture, are succumbing to the temptations of 'Le Sandwich Angleterre'. Hospitality and Catering News are running a series of features to help celebrate British Sandwich Week and the first can be seen below. Did you know... British … [Read more...]
BA Olympics campaign to feature Heston Blumenthal
’We can help your talent fly’ Marketing Week today reports that British Airways is launching a campaign featuring its London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games ambassadors, including chef Heston Blumenthal. The campaign is based on BA’s Great Britons programme, which was launched in 2009 as part of the ailrine’s support of the games. It offers the opportunity to … [Read more...]
BCF recognise outstanding contributions to the hotel and catering industry
At a glittering awards ceremony on Sunday 1st May at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham, the British Culinary Federation recognised members for their outstanding contributions to the hotel and catering industry. Chefs from all areas of the industry were given awards for their achievements. The Elephant Bar & Restaurant scooped a double triumph with Head Chef & Bocuse … [Read more...]
HMRC helps to source catering staff
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is offering specialist advice to businesses using suppliers to source catering staff, to help them appoint labour providers that operate within the law. HMRC is doubling the number of specialist officers cracking down on labour providers who fail to pay tax. The extra 100 officers will offer free health checks to businesses to help them use … [Read more...]
Safe Storage Thermometer Kit, offer extended
Quality food probes, conveniently to hand and safely stored. Secure storage of food thermometers is often a headache in commercial kitchens, with businesses paying a high price for lost or damaged equipment. TME has the answer with its popular Safe Storage Thermometer Kit, offering a high accuracy waterproof thermometer and 2 dishwasher-safe food probes all housed in a … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon announces improved sales and margins
JD Wetherspoon this morning announced its Interim Management Statement, incorporating the 13 weeks to 24 April 2011 For the 13 weeks to 24 April 2011, like for like sales increased by 2.4%. Total Company sales over the same period increased by 7.4%. In the year-to-date (39 weeks to 24 April 2011), like-for-like sales increased by 2.4% and overall Company sales … [Read more...]
Now for something a little bit different, Tea Monkey
Hospitality and Catering News recently ran a short feature introducing Tea Monkey, a new business opening specialist tea cafes across the UK offering consumers something a little bit different. Intrigued by the new business idea, we wanted to meet the founder to try and gain an understanding of how such an idea had been formulated and the business created. Below is a … [Read more...]
York restaurant opportunity offers up a slice of history
An exciting new restaurant opportunity is being offered by Christie + Co on a brand new, free-of-tie lease on York’s riverside – one of England’s most picturesque, historic and popular locations. The Lendal Engine House development is being offered at nil premium with a guide rent of £125,000. This truly unique opportunity in York city centre offers the chance for operators … [Read more...]
Greene King reports growth of managed pubs
Suffolk brewer and operator, Greene King, has reported like-for-like sales growth of 4.7% in its managed pub division for the 51 weeks to 24 April 2011. In a pre-close trading update it revealed that food is driving growth in Greene King Retail, with sales up 8.2%. Food is expected to account for 40% of sales for the year, it said. The strongest growth was in its … [Read more...]