We took a straw poll on this one before deciding to publish and the majority of feedback was positive. That said more than a few advised against it, democracy rules and the majority get their way. The yes votes mostly came from women. As we all know Nigella has always been a bit naughty and sexually provocative in the way she promotes herself, and why not, if you’ve got it … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Amuse-Boch, A Christmas Appetiser from Villeroy & Boch
Amuse-Boch A Christmas Appetiser from Villeroy & Boch At Villeroy & Boch we understand that with the Christmas Season fast approaching, competition in the market increases and that customers expect better value for money with their Christmas experience. What better way to exceed their expectations than by offering an Amuse–Bouche or Pre Dessert on your Christmas menu! … [Read more...]
Diageo global partnership with Facebook goes to next level
Diageo have announced plans to step-up their multi-million dollar strategic partnership with Facebook, which will drive unprecedented levels of integration and joint business planning and experimentation between the two companies. The current relationship has seen Diageo enjoy strong return on advertising investment, with an initial study across five key brands in the … [Read more...]
Crowne Plaza Cambridge, offers in excess of £35M
A deadline for first bids on the Crowne Plaza Cambridge has been set by Christie + Co. The company, marketing the hotel on behalf of administrators Grant Thornton for offers in excess of £35 million, is seeking first bids by 12 noon on Friday 14th October 2011. The 198-room Crowne Plaza sits in a location of limited hotel supply and offers high quality private and corporate … [Read more...]
The event of choice to launch new products
The Restaurant Show is the event of choice to launch new products and concepts to the restaurant and foodservice sectors. Reaching key decision makers from restaurants, dining pubs, bars, hotels and caterers, the show is the perfect place for our 300-strong exhibitors to showcase some of the most impressive new products and innovations on the market. Following last year’s … [Read more...]
Get VIP tickets to The Club at this year’s Restaurant Show
At Villeroy & Boch we’re pleased to announce our sponsorship of The Club at this year’s Restaurant Show alongside Town & Country, Romeo & Juliet Champagne and Nespresso. The Club will feature some of our key collections from past and present including Modern Grace, Cera and Big Buffet alongside some brand new pieces from the NewWave collection, celebrating 10 … [Read more...]
Trio of new sauces to be launched and on show to taste
FINISH WITH FINESSE - NEW TRIO OF TOP END SAUCE ESSENTIALS Essential Cuisine has introduced three new products to its range of high performance stocks and sauce bases to save chefs time with no compromise in top end restaurant kitchens. Set to be launched at the Restaurant show, Signature Red Wine Jus, Signature Chicken Stock Reduction and Signature Hollandaise Sauce … [Read more...]
Build Facebook reservations and win a 5* Mayfair Weekend
The Restaurant Show will feature ASP Systems demonstrating how their reservation systems now integrate with social media giant Facebook. With more than 30 Million active Facebook users in the UK, developing a relationship with your restaurant customers through their social media network offers substantial benefits that will feed through to your bottom line. ASP Systems are … [Read more...]
Sous Vide Professional, FAQ for Professional Chefs – Video
Sous Vide cooking still presents many questions about how best to use, here Polyscience makers of The Sous Vide Professional, which sets the standards for sous vide cooking have produced a video where frequently asked questions about sous vide cooking are answered. The Sous Vide Professional was developed to meet the requirements of the world's best chefs and adds a whole … [Read more...]
Taste not waste, innovative school project
Every week in the UK, we each throw away 5 of our 5-a-day portions of fruit. 5 whole portions. In the bin. Instead of in your belly. 5 whole portions that will never get the chance to cuddle up to a cheese and ham sandwich and a biscuit finger in a Transformers lunchbox or be cut up into bite-sized chunks for half time at the school football match. Just saw this … [Read more...]
H and C News delivers…sales leads
We have 22,833 subscribers constantly looking for new products and services. Advertisers in H and C News receive tens and often hundreds of advert viewings, within minutes and hours! And – the ‘long tail’ of the internet then generates further quality response over the following weeks and months. There’s no need to take our word for it - see what our existing advertisers … [Read more...]
Best UK luxury boutique hotel unveiled in Zagreb
The Cadogan, located in London’s prestigious Knightsbridge district, has won the “Best UK Luxury Boutique Hotel” award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 in Zagreb Croatia. The quintessentially English hotel has 125 years of fascinating history, as it was once the home of Lillie Langtry, the famous actress and close friend of King Edward VII. The Cadogan is … [Read more...]
The AHC gains support of The BHA
The British Hospitality Association (The BHA), the leading representative organisation for the UK hospitality industry, has lent its support to The AHC, the leading event for the industry. Dedicated to promoting the interests of hotels, restaurants and food service providers across the UK, The BHA recognises the relationship building and knowledge sharing The AHC … [Read more...]
Classeq launches new, compact, energy-saving Eco1 glasswasher
Classeq’s new Eco1 is designed to deliver the most compact, most water- and energy-efficient budget-priced glass washer on the market. The British manufacturer has reduced the exterior dimensions without compromising on performance or capacity: the new Eco1 still washes up to 12 pint glasses, sparkling clean, in just two minutes. And it uses less water and less energy to do … [Read more...]
New addition to Sous Vide at The Restaurant Show
Clifton Food Range causes a stir with the Portable Clamp-On Digital Immersion Circulator Clifton Food Range offers sous vide water baths and accessories which have been developed and manufactured by the company in the United Kingdom. A new addition to the range is a space-saving, clamp-on immersion circulator, ideal for chefs who travel and want portability or have … [Read more...]