Group Reservations Manager Managing central reservations office for a group of luxury restaurants, central London Hands on Role Currently using ‘open table’ reservations system Strong management skills Reporting to independent General Managers Confident with training, policies and procedures The successful candidate should be well presented, confident … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
James Martin joins the Talbot Hotel team
The Fitzwilliam Estate is pleased to announce that the celebrated chef James Martin will be working in collaboration with the Talbot Hotel when it re-opens in the spring following a major £4m programme of restoration and refurbishment. Pleased to be returning to his roots James Martin said, “North Yorkshire is in my blood and I’ve watched the town of Malton successfully … [Read more...]
Say Aye to a Goonerpie at Piebury Corner
We recently came across a football pie vendor in North London close to the Emirates Stadium home to the Arsenal. Cleverly named Piebury Corner and making a lot of noise on Facebook and Twitter we decided to investigate further. We took a good look around their Facebook page and it was immediately obvious that Piebury Corner has developed a loyal fan base. We then … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great British Chefs, by Simon Hulstone
This week's recipe of the week is Rose and almond tansy pudding with butternut squash ice cream - from Torquay based chef, Simon Hulstone and courtesy of www.greatbritishchefs.com. Tansy is a wild herb and a somewhat forgotten ingredient.Here its bitter flavour is offset beautifully by the almonds and sweet base.Simon Hulstone has had great success with this recipe in … [Read more...]
Lunch or dinner at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, your choice
Win lunch or dinner at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons up to a value of £250 The H and C News Facebook page as regular visitors will know features beautiful food. H and C News are media partners with Villeroy & Boch who bring you beautiful tableware also regularly featured in our Facebook page. Villeroy & Boch are Partners with ‘Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons … [Read more...]
Master Innholders raise £10,000 for industry charities
The Master Innholders has presented £5,000 each to industry charities Hospitality Action and The Springboard Charity. The donation was raised at the recent Master Innholders Annual General Managers’ Conference held at London Hilton on Park Lane. The Master Innholders AGM is renowned as the most important event of its kind. 450 leading hoteliers attended the two-day … [Read more...]
London and New York top property investment targets
Jones Lang LaSalle’s Year End 2011 Global Capital Flows report shows there was US$410.6 billion of direct commercial investment in 2011, a 28 percent increase over 2010. Highlights from the report include: The level of cross-border purchasing activity rose from 27 percent in 2010 to 31 percent in 2011. Cross-border purchases remain stable, accounting for 30 … [Read more...]
Set your TV timer for Raymond Blanc in France
Raymond Blanc will be cooking in France's gourmet hotspots on UK television screens throughout February and into March. In Raymond Blanc, The Very Hungry Frenchman, Britain's favourite French chef explores distinctive produce and cuisine, from Burgundy to his home region of Franche Comte, where his 90 year old mother still lives. He also visits the gastronomic city of Lyon … [Read more...]
Millennium Mayfair launch ‘Ask Alfred’ Children’s Concierge
The Millennium Hotel Mayfair hosted the most fabulous party yesterday to launch Alfred Bear ' Ask Alfred' Children's Concierge Service. The Millennium Hotel Mayfair Ballroom was be turned into a fairground, packed with fair games and entertainment, and to get everyone in to the spirit of the occasion, sausages and chips, candy floss and pop corn will be just some of … [Read more...]
MP objects to scantily clad Top Totty Beer in Westminster bar
The BBC today reports that a beer named Top Totty and advertised with a picture of a scantily clad woman has been withdrawn from a Westminster bar after a Labour MP complained. Shadow equalities minister Kate Green said she was "disturbed" to hear it was on sale in The Strangers' Bar, which is where politicians can bring guests. Commons Leader Sir George Young said … [Read more...]
Win a Michelin star Valentine’s Day experience at The Terrace
How would you like a chance to really impress your loved one? The Montagu Arms Hotel in the New Forest are offering visitors to Great British Chefs the opportunity to win a fantastic weekend break at their hotel, home to the highest rated restaurant in the New Forest, The Terrace. The Valentine's Escape Prize worth £308 includes: · Luxury Overnight … [Read more...]
Tom Aikens, Sat Bains, Gary Jones, Alain Roux, all…
use Clifton Food Range Sous Vide Water Baths. Here's what they and many more of the most respected chefs in the country have to say themselves. ================================================================================== "I use both the Stirred and Unstirred Clifton Food Range® water baths. They are ideal for slow poaching fish with different flavourings and … [Read more...]
Football Pie League transfer move to Facebook completed
The H and C News Football Pie League, Sponsored by Moduline has moved venue for season 2011/12. Facebook is now the new home ground for all activity and the season is really taking off... We have announced our support for the British Pie Awards 2012, and our new Sponsorship agreement for the Football Pie class Award is in place. A visit to sample last year's British Pie … [Read more...]
Bedford Coucil project for new hotel and restaurants
Denne and Coplan Estates are working with Bedford Borough Council on a £50m project to regenerate the town’s riverside. The site is currently occupied by a car park and Bedford Borough Council offices, now due to be vacated this spring. Denne and Coplan are working alongside architects PRP to develop proposals for Bedford Borough Council’s £50m project. The project plan … [Read more...]
S&S Customer Service, literally prepared to go that extra mile
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS KEY TO SUCCESS OF GAS SAFETY BUSINESS Staff at The Leaf Tea Shop and Bar in city centre Liverpool got to see for themselves S&S Northern’s commitment to customer service following a recent break-in at the tea shop and bar. Leaf’s Managing Director, Natalie Haywood, says, “We realized we had been broken into during the night when we came to open up in … [Read more...]