Caffè Culture is the UK's leading trade exhibition for the café bar industry. Taking place over two days, Caffè Culture will showcase the latest products and services from over 200 high end suppliers, as well as offering free business advice and a marketing masterclass from the Coffee Boys. Visiting the show will offer you the opportunity to source the latest products … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
No need for Olympic travel/transport problems
This year brings the largest sporting events in the world to the UK - the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These events will make roads and public transport much busier than usual, but much guidance is already available. A number of websites already exist and provide practical guidance to planning journeys (and deliveries) so that you (or your business) do not get delayed by … [Read more...]
Abseil The Lancaster London
Fly with the Lancaster Bees! On 22 June 2012, Lancaster London and Springboard will join 70 thrill-seeking volunteers in a day of charitable abseiling. The once in a lifetime opportunity to abseil down the side of one of London’s tallest hotels (Lancaster London has 18 floors!) with spectacular views over Hyde Park and the London skyline, will be an exhilarating rush for … [Read more...]
Imbibe Live 2012 registration now open
The team at Imbibe are delighted to announce registration for Imbibe Live 2012 is officially open! Register for your FREE ticket today - HERE Once again Imbibe Live will be packed full of hundreds of new drinks ideas, rare tastings, the latest trends and products, business focused seminars and much more! Keep visiting www.imbibe.com/live for all the latest! … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great British Chefs, by Adam Gray
This week's recipe of the week is English vegetable minestrone with a roasted chump of lamb and lovage pesto from The Red Lion, Head Chef, Adam Gray and courtesy of www.greatbritishchefs.com Adam Gray's classical lamb recipe is perfect for a St George's Day dinner and is also very seasonal. With the colder weather sticking around for a little longer, the sumptuous minestrone … [Read more...]
Job of the Week from PJ Search
Bar Manager, Luxury Destination Bar Hotel experience Team manager Destination Bar exp P&L knowledge Bar awards 2 years management exp Cocktail training Media exposure Micros/Fidelio This hands on role in a superb, high end bar, is an amazing opportunity for you to take control of the Bar and as part of a global company. Generous salary package … [Read more...]
Celebrate a Great British Summer with two special celebration pies
The Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics have encouraged award-winning Pieminister to dish up two new ‘special edition pies’, both made in Britain using ingredients sourced locally to the Pieminister kitchens. The Lovely Jubilee pie First up is the Lovely Jubilee pie designed for a thoroughly British banquet. Made with free range British chicken in a delicately curried … [Read more...]
Millwall extends catering contract at The Den
Millwall Football Club has signed up Lindley Venue Catering, the specialist sports stadia catering division of The Lindley Group, to manage match day catering on the public concourses at The Den for a further five years. Lindley Venue Catering has operated the catering kiosks at the 20,000 capacity stadium since 2007, and with the initial five-year contract up for … [Read more...]
Stella collection to include four new plate shapes
Villeroy & Boch offer 20% off their popular Stella collection Villeroy & Boch have extended their popular Stella collection to include four new plate shapes, joining the existing Stella range that includes everything from sugar pots to gravy boats. The collection offers an ideal tableware solution for any high end restaurant or hotel. To celebrate the new additions, … [Read more...]
Chris Moore, chief executive of The Clink Charity to speak at 5×15 event
Chris Moore, chief executive of The Clink Charity will be speaking at the 5×15 event being held in support of the Royal London Society at Gray’s Inn on Tuesday 1st May 2012 at 7pm. The Clink Charity is delighted to be supporting The Royal London Society, one of Britain’s oldest charities, in the rehabilitation of ex-offenders, by helping them to develop necessary … [Read more...]
Kenco 2Go! Gets bigger and better
Kenco Freshseal is re-launching as Kenco 2Go! with a makeover, bigger cups and exciting new brands. As part of the relaunch, Kenco Millicano, the very first Wholebean Instant coffee launched by Kenco last year, is to join the range. Kenco Millicano is a clever combination of instant coffee and finely-milled wholebeans, giving the convenience of instant with a velvety … [Read more...]
Board re shuffle at Travelodge
Travelodge have announced that following the successful capital injection into the Company, Grant Hearn is to resume the role of Chief Executive on a permanent basis. As a result of this decision, Guy Parsons, the current CEO has decided to step down and will leave the Company today, Friday 20th April 2012. Grant Hearn was previously Travelodge Chief Executive between … [Read more...]
A remarkable tenacity enters the hospitality and catering sector
Nicola Horlick has achieved much, but in the face of adversity and personal tragedy has achieved even more as demonstrated through her latest venture, Georgina's a restaurant that will open in a few weeks’ time is a morning café, lunchtime deli and à la carte evening restaurant, with enough Eames chairs and natty white tables to serve 50 people at a time. The full story behind … [Read more...]
Oatcakes, pies and fine dining – with Stoke City FC
Oatcakes, pies and fine dining - with Stoke City FC H&CNews’ recent viewing of the Lindley Group’s new food retail concepts (here) also provided the opportunity to take a look at the hospitality and facilities within Stoke’s 12-year old Britannia Stadium. The stadium and staff were still buzzing just a few days after Peter Crouch’s ‘wonder’ goal against Manchester … [Read more...]
First ‘Senses Room’ in London
Hear...See...Smell...Touch...and Taste your event. The ‘events’ business is a major revenue stream for hotels: awards, business conference, business banquet, wedding receptions, organisation lunch or dinner – or simply a party! And very competitive, especially if your hotel is centrally located in a city like London. The magnificent view of Hyde park from the … [Read more...]