This Friday sees Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning take place raising funds to help extend the services provided by Macmillan to support the lives of people affected by cancer across the UK. H&C News have been only too happy to work with Kenco raising the profile of this event to fellow professionals within the hospitality and catering sector. During the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Who serves the ‘Best British Roast Dinner’? Finalists announced
This summer, British Roast Dinner Week, sponsored by Knorr Gravy, challenged the industry to ‘boast their roasts’ and put forward their award-winning roast dinners as part of its mystery diner competition. Five finalists have now been chosen, beating hundreds of operators, for their take on one of the nation’s favourite dishes, and are one step closer to winning the … [Read more...]
The British Cheese Awards: 2012 winners
The Awards were established in 1994 by Juliet Harbutt to raise the profile of British cheese and create a recognised symbol of excellence for all British cheese. In 19 years the number of British cheesemakers has more than doubled and there are now over 700 unique British cheeses made from cow, goat, ewe and even buffalo milk. The 2012 statistics [representing over 70% of … [Read more...]
AA Hospitality Awards 2012 lead with Carluccio and Koffmann
Amongst the many current awards schemes, the AA Awards remain amongst the most prestigious, with winners selected in recognition of excellence and success within their award category, having shown a significant improvement within the preceding 12 to 18 months and proving their dedication to raising industry standards and enhancing both their guest and diner experiences. The … [Read more...]
Debate the big issues at Business Bootcamp
Once again, Business Bootcamp is set to host a range of highly thought-provoking plenary sessions and panel debates where experts will discuss the latest news and trends from across the industry, at The Restaurant Show 2012. In partnership with OpenTable and Restaurant magazine and including sessions brought to you by Travelzoo, Nespresso, Just Eat and Matthew Clark, … [Read more...]
Sodexo Prestige wins sustainable Siemens Crystal building
Sodexo Prestige in London has announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide public, workplace and event catering for Siemens at the newly constructed Crystal building: the new landmark centre for urban sustainability opening in London's Royal Victoria Docks on Saturday 29 September 2012. Driving sustainable urban innovation The Crystal is located on the … [Read more...]
Great Taste at the Cadogan by Maschler and Coventry
27 September sees the launch of the menu devised by Fay Maschler, restaurant critic of The Evening Standard, and her sister, the chef Beth Coventry, for Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge. The event also marks the imminent opening of The London Restaurant Festival (1-15 October 2012). Fay Maschler has reviewed restaurants for The Evening Standard since 1972. Over … [Read more...]
Rumble in the Kitchen: Michelin-starred chefs punch big for charity
Rumble in the Kitchen, a charity white-collar boxing match, was held at the Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall on 20 September. 22 chefs and personalities from the hospitality world stepped in the ring to raise funds and awareness for charitable into-work programme for young people, Galvin’s Chance. Wareing vs Sirieix Two Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur Marcus … [Read more...]
The sign of service to come? All day and night service at Domino’s Cambridge
Domino’s Pizza, located on Hills Road in Cambridge, has been granted permission from Thursday 27 September to be open for business 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving the local residents of Cambridge with fresh, hot pizza, whether they fancy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a midnight snack! Kerry Lloyd, marketing manager for the store, said: “We are happy to … [Read more...]
FCSI trends report gives industry a serious Taste of the Future
FCSI UK & Ireland’s first insight report - A Taste of the Future – takes a unique look into the future of foodservice, outlining the significant future issues and growth opportunities to which attention needs to be paid. Sixty-four consultants were surveyed on key sector trends by Allegra Strategies, who then conducted in-depth online interviews to investigate the trends … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame acquires Royal Wells Hotel
Shepherd Neame has acquired the Royal Wells Hotel and the Beau Nash Tavern in Tunbridge Wells for an undisclosed sum. The 23-bedroom 18th century hotel in Mount Ephraim combines Victorian elegance and modern comfort. Its individually-designed rooms are a major feature, while its charming setting and accessibility to the many attractions on offer in and around Tunbridge Wells … [Read more...]
British pork and farmers need our support
Figures released by Britain’s National Pig Association show that the wash-out British summer and severe drought in the United States have inflated the price of pig feed, plunging many farmers into a loss and prompting many to reduce the size of their herds. This could lead to a sharp rise in the price of pork - currently the cheapest of the red meats - or to empty shelves as … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Nathan Outlaw
This week's Recipe of the Week is Ham Hock with Pea Puree and wholemeal bread by Nathan Outlaw and courtesy of Great British Chefs A classy yet rustic starter pairing peas and ham from Nathan Outlaw. This ham hock recipe embodies much of what’s great about British country cooking and perfectly suits the vogue for upmarket renditions of traditional pub fayre. Although Nathan's … [Read more...]
Brompton Cookery School near Shrewsbury for sale
Based on a National Trust Property Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Brompton Cookery School is the perfect environment for cookery enthusiasts or novices to develop their culinary skills. View the Brompton Cookery School Website Brompton Cookery School is based in a beautiful barn conversion within a collection of original farm buildings. A stunning, purpose built kitchen … [Read more...]
Win Lunch or Dinner for Two in a Michelin Star Restaurant of your Choice
Win lunch or dinner in the 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group restaurant of your choice. The Michelin star and award winning restaurants you can select from all offer unique dining experiences in unique environments, and this competition is unique to H&C News through our partner Villeroy & Boch. The restaurants to choose from are... The Angel, Dartmouth … [Read more...]