Work is now underway on a multimillion pound hotel and restaurant development at Exeter International Airport. Contractor Denizen has begun initial works to build the new Hampton by Hilton hotel and Marco Pierre White Frankies New York Italian restaurant - a collaboration between celebrity chef Marco Pierre White and champion jockey Frankie Dettori. The 120-bedroom hotel … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Minimum pricing for alcohol welcomed
Commenting on the Government’s announcement today on a minimum unit price for alcohol, Keith Bott, chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) pointed out that SIBA was the first industry body to cautiously welcome the idea of minimum pricing when it was introduced, and said: “We therefore welcome today’s announcement - so long as the policy is implemented in a way … [Read more...]
Kenco Singles re-launch
Kenco Singles, the simple and reliable table-top hot drinks solution known for its full range of hot beverages, is re-launching this year, with a fresh new look and exciting new products. The brewer has had a complete makeover, giving it a reduced footprint and contemporary, stylish look without compromising on reliability or ease of use. The ideal solution for workplaces … [Read more...]
New Project – 140 bed hotel in Brighton
McAleer & Rushe has just started demolition work to clear the site for a 140-bedroom IBIS hotel at 88-92 Queen’s Road in central Brighton. The nine-storey hotel project will employ close to 200 people during its construction and create further jobs as part of its on-going operation. It will replace the former Grosvenor Casino on Queen’s Road just outside Brighton … [Read more...]
Brakes Group take gold
Brakes Group has achieved Gold in Business in the Community’s (BITC) 2012 Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI), the UK’s leading voluntary benchmark of corporate responsibility. The CR Index enables companies to transparently improve their social and environmental performance. Achieving Gold means that Brakes Group is able to demonstrate openness and transparency through … [Read more...]
Transform your Tabletop with Cera Glass
Transform your Tabletop from only £50 Cera Glass and Cera Black Glass Plates from only £50 “Transform your Tabletop” with these exciting pieces in Cera Glass. You can enhance your signature dishes and create a new dining experience for each and every customer. If you can increase the price of your signature dish by 50 pence you can pay for the plates with only 100 … [Read more...]
Adam Bennett leads UK to Bocuse d’Or finals
Adam Bennett Makes the Grade in the Bocuse d’Or Team UK win best meat prize and a place in the World Final Adam Bennett, head chef at Simpson’s Edgbaston and the UK’s Bocuse d’Or candidate, has secured a place in the World Final of the Bocuse d’Or by coming 6th in the Bocuse d’Or Europe in Brussels and winning the best meat prize. 20 teams from all over Europe … [Read more...]
H&CNews summary of reaction to Chancellor’s Budget
The Budget: downsides beat upsides So far, the industry has found little comfort in the Budget: whilst customers may have a few more pounds to spend as a result of increased personal tax allowance, for the pub trade in particular this is more than outweighed by sharp increases in beer prices. Nigel Wright, chief operating officer of managed pub group TCG, … [Read more...]
CHEF and Clifton Food Range invite you to celebrate
Clifton Food Range, manufacturers of sous vide water baths and based in Weston-super-Mare, is delighted to be working with CHEF® to run food demonstration events. We will be running our first joint event on Wednesday 4th April in Weston-super-Mare from 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm at Weston College, BS23 2AL. This is a free event and will be themed around the topic ‘Best of … [Read more...]
Job of the Week from PJ Search
Financial Controller Large independent luxury hotel Responsible for all aspects of accounts including HMRC, payroll, procurement, etc Managing a large in house accounts team London experience essential in a volume property Crucial part of the Executive team and completely involved in hotel strategy Salary and package reflect the high level of this commanding … [Read more...]
New Project – Westminster 5 Star InterContinental Hotel
The £20m project to convert the Queen Anne’s Chambers building in Westminster into a luxury five star InterContinental Hotel for developer Supreme Hotels has been won by ISG. Located close to the Houses of Parliament, the site was originally developed as a hospital, later to become home to the Government’s Treasury Solicitor. ISG will fit-out 256 en-suite guest bedrooms … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great British Chefs, by Martin Wishart
This week's recipe of the week is Puy Lentils with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette from Edinburgh based chef Martin Wishart and courtesy of www.greatbritishchefs.com Celebrate Bacon Connoisseurs Week, with an earthy lentil dish completely enlivened and transformed with bacon & lardons. Lentils can be seen as a bit boring and 'worthy', but cooked in this way and then … [Read more...]
Video interview, Paul Missen, VP Technology EMEA, Mandarin Oriental
Swisscom Managed Networks for Mandarin Oriental Paul Missen, VP Technology EMEA, looks at Swisscom as a central system integrator and network manager for Mandarin Oriental hotels in the EMEA region. He explains how professionally managed hotel technology contributes to greater service quality and guest satisfaction. For more information on technology click here … [Read more...]
London Brewer hits export milestone
Fuller’s ships 10 million pints abroad in just 12 months In a big year for the capital, London brewer Fuller’s has revealed that it has recently shipped its 10 millionth pint of English ale overseas in just under 12 months. As the eyes of the world start to turn towards London, one of its oldest industries appears to be capturing the imagination of drinkers worldwide … [Read more...]
10 in 8 restaurant draw winners announced
A successful Hotelympia for Villeroy & Boch has led to more success for the three lucky winners of the Registration free draw. Dez Turland Development Chef, Brend Hotels, Iain Cartwright, Deputy Head of Catering, Manchester United Julia Tyler, Domestic Bursar, Harrow School All are lucky winners of three great prizes of £250 Gift Vouchers for 10in8 at … [Read more...]