Christmas Party Buffet Solution from Villeroy & Boch Every Christmas it’s the same, guests standing round not knowing what to do with their glasses and plates, balancing them precariously on any surface they can find! Well this Christmas let Villeroy & Boch solve the problem with the revolutionary but simple Party Plate! To help your party go with a swing we … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
To win an iPad2, visit the new True Refrigeration website
Following its relaunch into the UK and Ireland True Refrigeration now has a UK and Ireland 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. … [Read more...]
For Sale, prominent High Street pub in Lowestoft
Prominently situated on Lowestoft High Street, The Prospect comprises approximately 3,200 sq ft, including an open-plan trading area and trade kitchen on the ground floor and a beer cellar and a substantial store room at basement level, with separate access to the rear of the property. Externally, the premises have the benefit of a patio area and parking at the rear. The … [Read more...]
Video Marketing in Hospitality and Catering, Case Study 2
The old adage ‘a picture is worth a thousand words ‘ begs the question what is a video worth..? In the current economic climate marketers and their agencies are trying to get every pennies worth from their budget and many are using to video to help achieve this. Creating a video ad and posting it on You Tube is very inexpensive these days, but production values and … [Read more...]
Reservations Manager, 5 star hotel central London, £30K plus bonus
Reservations Manager - Luxury 5 star hotel, central London - Salary £30K plus bonus The role and responsibilities include To support the Yield Manager in yield management, through the Reservations Department adherence to selling strategies and yield management techniques as directed. To deputise for the Yield Manager in their absence in carrying out key … [Read more...]
Mentioning no names Gordon, Jamie hits out at foul mouthed chefs
Jamie Oliver told the Radio Times in an interview last week, “I don't like chefs that go round shouting and swearing”. We are sure this not an intentional pop at Gordon Ramsay as Oliver has been chastised himself previously for his own four letter tirades on screen. The simple fact of the matter is that swearing has become a bit like tattoos, socially acceptable in circles … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week – Treacle Salmon, Scallops & Pickled Ginger
Get Cooking with Nigel Haworth, Try Nigel Haworth’s fishy delight – treacle salmon, scallops and picked ginger. Starting his career in teaching, Nigel Haworth lectured at Accrington and Rossendale college for 18 months. In 1984 he was offered the challenging position as Head Chef of Northcote Manor. Nigel's dedication to the craft of cooking has enabled the restaurant … [Read more...]
Radisson Edwardian Hotel Manchester sold
Les Ross and Matt Dunham of Grant Thornton, administrative receivers and agents of Free Trade Hall Hotel Limited, sold the hotel to the Edwardian Group. The Edwardian Group already managed the hotel, located on the site of Manchester’s iconic Free Trade Hall, on a long-term management contract under the Radisson Edwardian flag. Jeremy Hill, Director and Head of Hotels at … [Read more...]
Friday Fun – Technology eh?
We are pleased to welcome a guest editor for ‘Friday Fun’ this week, Paul Imre. The video Paul has chosen serves as a great lesson in customer service and at the same time is very funny. How often when visiting a website does it not navigate or function in an intuitive and helpful fashion, too often most will say. So on that note over to our Friday Fun guest editor, Paul … [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...]
Richard Corrigan announced as new face of fish and chip shop awards
Three times winner of the Great British Menu, Richard Corrigan has been unveiled as the face of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2012. The celebrated chef, who has recently appeared on screens on Channel 4’s Cookery School, will host the ceremony in January in London. He will also help publicise the event throughout the UK. The awards, now in their 24th year, … [Read more...]
von Essen Hotel acquired by Longleat
Bishopstrow House, the 32-bedroom country house hotel in Wiltshire and part of the von Essen Hotels portfolio, has been acquired out of administration by Longleat, the estate of the 7th Marquess of Bath. The sale was made by Christie + Co on behalf of the Administrators at Ernst & Young. Bishopstrow House is a 4 AA-Star, Grade II listed English country house set in … [Read more...]
Businesses are cooking together in brand new restaurant
S&S Northern, the leading UK manufacturer of gas safety systems for commercial kitchens has provided its expertise to new Chorley restaurant, the Cosmopolitan, which opened recently. A gas interlock system for the restaurant kitchen, which is now required for all new or refurbished commercial kitchens to meet BS6173:2009, was both supplied and installed by the S&S … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, 5 Star London Hotel, £30K plus bonus
Reservations Manager - Luxury 5 star hotel, central London - Salary £30K plus bonus The role and responsibilities include To support the Yield Manager in yield management, through the Reservations Department adherence to selling strategies and yield management techniques as directed. To deputize for the Yield Manager in their absence in carrying out key … [Read more...]
Pelican win £42m contract catering for Europe’s largest council
Pelican Buying Company, the procurement and supply chain management specialist, has today announced it has won a three-year £42m contract to manage the supply of food and food-related products across the UK’s largest local authority; Birmingham City Council (BCC). The comprehensive contract will see Pelican operate as the council’s purchasing experts, managing … [Read more...]
