Primeware Ceramics will be centre stage at next year’s Hotelympia demonstrating why top chefs are currently saying Primeware’s Quality Melamine is ‘simply spectacular’. The most recent public advocate is Imi Kader, Head Chef at the 1,000 bed Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. Imi said, “Our breakfast buffet at the newly opened Park Plaza utilises Primeware’s Quality Melamine … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
The latest in sous vide technology on show at Hotelympia
Leading manufacturer of sous vide water baths, Clifton Food Range, has expanded their product range and introduced a new water bath that will enable chefs to utilise the space in their kitchen more effectively. The new water bath and many of the established sous vide product range will be on show at Hotelympia on the Clifton Food Range stand N1356. Only last night on … [Read more...]
Win Michelin Star prizes with Villeroy & Boch at Hotelympia
Don’t forget to put the 26th February – 1st March in your diaries! Come and visit Villeroy & Boch on stand N2019 at 2012’s Hotelympia show over at Excel London. We will be celebrating our iconic NewWave’s Birthday with some great new pieces and we have added to the Stella, Marchesi and Cera collections too with some great new innovations! CLICK HERE and hit the … [Read more...]
Going for Gold Armed with New Award
With a glittering Going for Gold theme, the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2012 will take place at Wembley Stadium to fit in with the London Olympics, organisers have confirmed. Run with military precision, the annual celebration of chefs across the foodservice industry will also feature an explosive new accolade to recognise those who feed our Armed Forces. This year’s … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Guest Services Manager
Guest Services Manager Central London, Luxury Hotel Offering concierge / reception service to a high end client base Shifts during the week and some weekends This is a hands on role, managing 12 people in the department Dynamic, friendly individual and strong team motivator Strong administration skills, handling rotas, holidays and departmental … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey appoints Sarah Miller to propel regional growth
BaxterStorey, the UK’s largest independent contract catering company, has appointed Sarah Miller to Regional Managing Director, Midlands and South – a new management position created as part of the company’s investment in future growth. Reporting to Chief Executive, Noel Mahony, Sarah will be responsible for developing the multi-award winning company’s presence across the … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr slams Westminster tax on restaurant jobs
Westminster council are pushing ahead with a “night life tax” due to be brought in on 9th January that it has been estimated will threaten more than 5,000 jobs. The scheme is set to charge £4.80 per hour to park in the West End on evenings and weekends and will raise £7 million a year in tax for Westminster council. A study commissioned by local businesses worried about … [Read more...]
London 2012 pledge to serve best of British at the Games
The London 2012 Organising Committee is pledging to serve 'the best of British' food during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Food vision published yesterday outlines plans to offer a wide range of food for all customers. A total of 14 million meals will be served during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, across 40 locations. Included in the vision are the commitment … [Read more...]
Za Za Bazaar to create 1,000 new restaurant jobs
Za Za Bazaar in Bristol Britain's biggest restaurant opened recently and is now serving up to 2,100 diners a night. Za Za Bazaar is a new 'all you can eat' style buffet in Bristol now dishing up more than a ton of rice and nearly 5,000 chickens every week. The 30,000 sq ft harbourside eatery can seat over 1,000 customers at a time, with two sittings per night. The … [Read more...]
Shangri-La at The Shard, fit out contract announcement close
Contractor John Sisk is now believed to be in prime position to undertake the highly competitive interiors contract in what will be London’s highest hotel, the Shard building. The Shangri-La Hotel will be located across 18 floors at The Shard, London establishing itself as a landmark piece of architecture on London’s South Bank. At 1,016 feet high, The Shard is regarded … [Read more...]
Who is your favourite celebrity chef and why?
Raymond Blanc’s absolute passion for food is contagious and his restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is one of the most popular in the country, maybe it’s Raymond? Jamie Oliver’s crusades are always well intentioned and have done much good especially in schools, his books are a phenomenal success as are his TV shows, so maybe it’s Jamie? Gordon Ramsay restaurants are … [Read more...]
Michelin star Devonshire Arms appoints new GM
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa has announced the appointment of Andrew Mackay as its new General Manager. Andrew has over 18 years experience of working in the luxury hospitality sector. Prior to joining The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel, Andrew was the General Manager at the Michelin star hotel, The Samling in Windermere. Andrew started his career … [Read more...]
Morgans Hotel Group announce new 360 bed London Hotel
Morgans Hotel Group has announced that it has entered into a hotel management agreement for a circa 360-room Mondrian-branded hotel to be located at Sea Containers on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. This hotel is expected to be the sixth Mondrian hotel in the expansion of the Company's iconic brand and the first Mondrian hotel in Europe. Upon completion and … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Hotel General Manager 70K
Hotel General Manager, 4 star, City Centre Hotel, South West England · Financially astute · Revenue focused · Excellent people skills · Exemplary service standards · Part of a National Hotel Chain · Circa £70K pa For more information on this fantastic career oportunity please contact Paul Gilley, PJ Search & Selection Ltd 14-15 Lower Grosvenor … [Read more...]
Eloma combination oven offer from Serviceline
When you purchase Eloma Oven Detergent or Rinse Aid and you will now be eligible for a full service on your Combination Oven for just £89. Protect your valuable investment by buying manufacturer designed detergent and having it serviced by manufacturer trained experts, using manufacturers’ spare parts to resolve potential problems before they become major … [Read more...]