Villeroy & Boch the tableware providers to 10 in 8 have created the opportunity for three of our visitors to each win a voucher worth £250 to enjoy lunch or dinner at the 10 in 8 restaurant of their choice. The restaurants to choose from are...L’ortolan, based in Reading, Berkshire and already boasting one Michelin Star under Alan Murchison’s name. La Bécasse, based … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Villeroy & Boch offer extra 10% off their NewWave Collection
Villeroy & Boch offer an extra 10% off any orders of their NewWave Collection until 31st April 2012 Villeroy & Boch are offering an extra 10% off any orders* of their popular NewWave collection until the 30th April 2012. The NewWave line, recently extended, includes original design concepts, presenting fresh opportunities for innovative serving concepts. The … [Read more...]
Union Jack Dishes top of the podium at Hotelympia
With 2012 being the year of the London 2012 Olympics and the Queens Diamond Jubilee we have by special request commissioned two sizes of Union Jack serving dishes. Whether you wish to subtly add a touch of patriotism or totally immerse your counter in these dishes be sure to order your dishes in time for the celebrations! The traditional Old English Pie Dish is … [Read more...]
British chefs wanted for a Major US TV show
Are you up for the culinary adventure of a lifetime? Could you hustle your way 4000 miles from Los Angeles to New York City surviving solely on your cooking skills? Could you trade your expertise in return for food, shelter and travel? Could you beat your rivals in the very toughest culinary challenges? Could you cook to survive? If you have the charm, the … [Read more...]
The countdown to Fabergé’s ‘Big Egg Hunt’ has begun
The countdown to Fabergé’s “Big Egg Hunt”, which starts on Shrove Tuesday (21 February 2012) in London, has now begun, following a lavish Champagne countdown launch party last night, 18 January, at the headquarters of luxury private members’ club Quintessentially, at 29 Portland Place. Pictured Sarah Fabergé, Mark Shand, Dame Clare Tickell, James Caan and Rachel Waldron The … [Read more...]
Keep Calm and Carry On…Supporting Springboard
The economy is understandably dominating the headlines today. It seems that every time you pick up a newspaper or turn on a television you’re bombarded with tales of woe covering all aspects of the economy, and the latest threat of a double dip recession just to add a bit more fuel to the doom and gloom. Working for a charity, particularly a small one, can be hugely … [Read more...]
£323m bonus for London’s hospitality venues from Olympics
Research by independent wine supplier Bibendum Wine Ltd has revealed that there is an extra £323million up for grabs for London’s pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants thanks to next summer’s Olympic Games. Food and drink spend in this sector is expected to rise to £1.24bn, up from a projected £917m in 2011, a rise of over 35%. Around half of that figure will be spent in hotels … [Read more...]
Gold on offer at Hotel General Managers’ Conference
The 19th Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference - hosted by the Master Innholders and titled Going for Gold - was held last week at the London Hilton on Park Lane, attracting record attendance (440 delegates from 4 and 5 star establishments), as well as an ’18 carat’ line up of speakers. Reflecting the theme and the London Olympics, speakers included Lord Coe and Kate … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay contribute recipes
Food for Thought – part autobiography, part cookbook – has been published. The book, written by David Croft, has been supported by a number of companies and will, in turn, support two charities; Hospitality Action and Regain - The Trust for Sports Tetraplegics. While working in Bermuda, the former chef went diving, having no idea that it would change his life. On the same … [Read more...]
Meeting & Events Operations Manager, luxury hotel in Hampshire, Salary £30K
JOB PURPOSE: To provide a meetings and events service to clients that contains the highest standards of operation and customer care, whilst optimising staff productivity and departmental profitability. ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1) To achieve agreed standards of service and operation. To take appropriate action as necessary to train the team in order to achieve the highest … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great British Chefs
Pan-roast fillets of sole with crab-crushed Jersey Royals and Sauce Grenoble by Chef Mark Jordan. This is a real chunky piece of fish unlike what you'd normally get when you order sole, which is a thin fillet. This way is almost like a steak, held together by the natural juices which are released when cooking. As always with recipes from Great British Chefs a simple to … [Read more...]
Bar Foods restructures to further accelerate growth
Following five years of major growth, Bar Foods has restructured its management team in readiness for the next stage of the company’s expansion strategy. The current sales and marketing director Aisling Kemp has been promoted to managing director. Nick Taylor continues as finance director and Bill Beaumont becomes operations director. The new structure takes effect from 1 … [Read more...]
DoubleTree add Leeds and Manchester hotels to portfolio
DoubleTree by Hilton have announced two former Mint Hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand and are now welcoming guests as the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester-Piccadilly and the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre. The hotels are two of eight Mint Hotels across the UK and the Netherlands joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels as … [Read more...]
London 2012 Olympics, positive hotel market outlook
With the London 2012 Olympic year upon us, TravelClick, the leading hotel market intelligence provider, is using its forward looking data to provide regular updates of how the London hotel market is performing in terms of demand and rates. With fewer than 200 days before the opening ceremony, the market is looking optimistic for both hoteliers and visitors. At this time, … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Hotel Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager - Luxury Hotel in Hampshire - Salary £32K Purpose of Role To assume responsibility for the overall safety, efficiency and maintenance of engineering services within the Hotel. Maintenance and upkeep of property facility. The provision of technical assistance/advice to all departments. Specific duties To ensure safe and efficient … [Read more...]