The Crowne Plaza London has completed a major refurbishment to its 203-guestrooms, with stylish artwork provided by Central St Martins, following a competition that required students to create a series of pieces, which have been placed in the completed guestrooms. Situated within the world’s leading financial hub, minutes from the Thames and Blackfriars, students were … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Ferran Adrià in Stockholm to speak about innovation, food and art
Ferran Adrià, the world’s most famous chef, is coming to Stockholm to give a talk on his new bellwether for innovation, food and art - the elBulli Foundation - at Moderna Museet, on the 27th of June. "The man who changed the way we eat" is the subtitle of the official biography on Ferran Adrià. The world’s most famous chef, whose restaurant is located on the coast north of … [Read more...]
VisitBritain signs Dr Who
Marketing Week reports that tourism body VisitBritain has unveiled five films starring five British celebrities - Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Twiggy, RupertEverett and Jamie Oliver - talking about what they think makes Britain great. The films are being edited into a 60 second ad and two 30 second ads for deployment on a variety of channels designed to drive people to the … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay No1 in London’s Top 10 Restaurants
TripAdvisor Diner's have voted Gordon Ramsay’s Royal Hospital Road restaurant as the best in London. A worthy accolade indeed as it is won from an open vote from diners based on their own personal experience and opinions. Gordon Ramsay Holdings, Petrus scooped position four, former GRH Murano now owned by Angela Hartnett enters in at ninth in the London league table. The 10 … [Read more...]
Win an iPad2 at the new True Refrigeration website
Following its relaunch into the UK and Ireland True Refrigeration now has a UK specific website. From the home page of the new site visitors can download the latest True newsletter to find out about new product developments and energy saving features of True’s refrigeration. The new website is also the place to order True’s essential refrigeration product selector. This … [Read more...]
Popular Italian restaurant and MPs favourite for sale
The restaurant, located on Rochester Row, which runs between Victoria Street and Vauxhall Bridge Road in Pimlico, trades on the ground floor where there is a substantial bar/servery and space for 60-70 covers. In good weather, additional tables can be placed outside for al fresco dining. The current lease expires in September 2011, but Christie + Co is advised that the … [Read more...]
Paddington’s favourite takes gold at spirits Oscars
Golden English vodka takes the honours at the international spirits awards. The deliciously distinctive Marmalade Vodka from Chase Distillery in Hertfordshire is a worthy winner of a gold medal at the San Francisco Spirits Awards, and is all set to become a summer sensation here at home in Britain, lubricating the hottest events of the “season”. Last year William Chase’s … [Read more...]
Serviceline announces distribution agreement with Eloma
Serviceline announces spares distribution agreement with Eloma Combination Ovens Serviceline, the UK’s leading supplier of kitchen and refrigeration maintenance, has announced a new spares distribution agreement with leading German combination oven manufacturer Eloma. Sourcing spares directly from the German factory will ensure the fastest response for customers. … [Read more...]
Savoy Gala Dinner to celebrate Virginia McKenna’s 80th birthday
An array of celebrities will gather to attend a high-profile black-tie Gala Dinner at The Savoy, London this Friday 17th June 2011 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Virginia McKenna OBE. Bafta award-winning actress and star of the film ‘Born Free’, Virginia will be joined by a host of celebrity friends from stage and screen that will include British actresses Joanna Lumley … [Read more...]
BMW Cruise Bikes Now Available at Fairmont Hotels
Always keen to have a positive impact on the environment, not to mention the health and wellness of guests, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced an extension of its partnership with German automaker BMW Group to provide guests with complimentary hotel bicycles. Just in time for summer, now Fairmont hotels all across the world will offer state-of-the-art stylish BMW … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, from PJ Search
BRASSERIE & BAR MANAGER £35K This dynamic and stylish hotel based in Hampshire Surrey borders is looking for a well experienced individual with experience looking after a high end client base. To deliver a consistently high standard of product and service and to have a passionate approach to exceeding our guest’s expectations through our vision promote a professional and … [Read more...]
Honey Dew targets lager lovers
Summer campaign aims to switch lager drinkers to abeer with more flavour. Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew is planning a revolution in lager drinkers’ throats this summer with a new multi-media advertising campaign breaking this week. Like Lager? Love Honey Dew will be bursting out of billboards across London with the simple message combined with a tantalising image of a … [Read more...]
Forty chefs prepare for showdown at at the Restaurant Show
The challenge is well and truly on to find the stand-out contestant to walk away with the most prestigious award on the culinary calendar and be crowned The National Chef of the Year 2011. Forty chefs from the crème de la crème of the cooking world are now in the running for the prestigious accolade after being selected to compete in the semi-finals. Top culinary training … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, from PJ Search
DEPUTY HEAD HOUSEKEEPER £30-35,000 A great opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Deputy Head Housekeeper to join this thriving Housekeeping team at an iconic 4 star deluxe Hotel in central London. Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper you will be responsible for the day to day Management of the entire housekeeping team who have responsibility for cleaning all bedrooms, … [Read more...]
Diageo funds Government pregnancy awareness drive
Marketing Week reports that Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo is to fund an initiative to alert mums-to-be about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The drinks maker has pledged a “six figure” sum to fund training for 10,000 midwives, who will educate pregnant women about safe alcohol consumption. It is hoped that more than 1 million women will receive … [Read more...]