A new 11-part wine-based show in association with Laithwaite's Wine and hosted by actor and writer Simon Callow has started on Classic FM on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Called Tasting Notes, the show aims to celebrate the relationship between wine and classical music. Indeed, it is said that listening to music while enjoying a glass of wine can actually enhance its … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
On-Site Success At The Olympics
In November 2011 On-Site Kitchen Rentals Ltd negotiated the supply of a large number of temporary kitchen and dining installations for the 2012 London Olympics. We were asked to supply the Olympic venues of Greenwich and Eton Dorney with installations to feed competitors, family and friends, dignitaries and staff. Retail units for the public were also needed throughout each … [Read more...]
Restore out of service hotel rooms back to revenue stream sustainably
All hotels have rooms that all too occasionally are out of service until odour problems are dealt with. Smoking is an obvious one but there are many odours that linger and are difficult to remove without time and effort that is costly. Traditional odour removal consists of masking the odour with a less offensive odour, or removing the odour by using strong chemicals or … [Read more...]
3 steps to profit from restaurant technology
3 steps to profit from restaurant technology 1 – Sweat those assets: increase your table turnover Are you getting the most out of your assets? Do you turn tables fast enough? Could you serve more customers? Here’s how clever technology can make your assets, from the tables to the bar to the kitchen, work even harder. An empty table makes no money. … [Read more...]
TP Vision introduces renewed and expanded Hospitality TV range
New range of LED TVs is the most segmented Philips Hospitality TV offering ever Philips Hospitality TV range now includes three complete series featuring Smart TV Newly introduced Philips EasySuite+ series offers specific features for hospitals and other healthcare facilities Signature design models come with eye-catching, purist looks and a full set of … [Read more...]
Custard Loves Loyalty
We like to browse around and are always on the look out for engaging content, no surprise there. Loyalty marketing is a tricky subject and one that deserves the attention we found here at Custard Communications as set out below. If you enjoy this one there are links to three more at the bottom. Over the last few years, we have been asked more and more about the best … [Read more...]
Quality coffee is make-or-break for UK restaurants
UK restaurants risk losing customers by serving poor quality coffee, as a quarter of Brits state that they wouldn’t return to even the best restaurants if the coffee wasn’t up to scratch, according to recent research The fact that such a high value is placed on quality coffee after a meal should send a further warning to restaurateurs who rely on the custom of the corporate … [Read more...]
Elegance afloat: exciting dining premises on offer
Colliers International has been instructed to let one of the most exciting dining opportunities currently on the market: the elegant Marienborgh boat, which is to be moored on the South Quay in London’s Docklands. The Marienborgh is an historic, two-mast schooner that dates back to 1912. It is currently in Holland being fully refurbished to provide a luxurious and truly … [Read more...]
Supporting independent hotels to stand up and stand out
Branded hotels may represent the fastest growing segment of the UK hotel industry, but independent hotels still hold the key to unlocking the reward of added value marketing. But with larger hotel groups consistently trying to jump on the boutique band wagon, how does the small independent hotelier make their offering stand out? Independent hotels currently make up over … [Read more...]
Lindley and Domino’s bring pizza to sports stadia
Lindley Venue Catering, the specialist sports catering division of The Lindley Group, has signed a ground –breaking, exclusive deal with Domino’s Pizza Group, the market leader in the UK pizza delivery market, to establish the Domino’s Pizza brand in sports stadia and other large-scale arena style venues in the UK. The move is the latest development in Lindley Venue … [Read more...]
New boutique hotel group for mid-Anglia
The House Collection has announced that plans are well underway to open its first hotels in the East of England: it plans to bring to market a select portfolio of high quality boutique hotels based on the small luxury house concept. In contrast to generic mainstream hotels, each hotel in the House Collection will play to the strengths and characteristics that make each property … [Read more...]
Andrew Batchelor joins The Landmark London: Lancaster London now recruiting
On 20 November, Andrew Batchelor transfers from Lancaster London to sister hotel The Landmark London to become Hotel Manager. Andrew joined Lancaster London in August 1989 as Food and Beverage Manager, was promoted to Director of Events in November 1994, and in March 2003 was appointed Hotel Manager. His commitment, skills, honesty, integrity and achievements have earned … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Marcus Wareing
This week's Recipe of the Week is Spiced Apple Crumble Slice by Marcus Wareing and courtesy of Great British Chefs This spiced apple crumble recipe from Marcus Wareing features the beautiful combination of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in the crumble mix. The buttery shortbread base this crumble is served on is simple to make and matches the tartness of Granny Smith apples very … [Read more...]
Rates revaluation: bad news for many hospitality businesses
This month’s government announcement that rates bills will continue to be based on 2008 property values until 2017 will create problems for many businesses, including pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and others in the hospitality business struggling in current tough economic conditions. According to CVS, the UK’s leading business rates specialist which represents more than … [Read more...]
Think.Eat.Drink to create a more sustainable hospitality industry
Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D) is a service that helps hospitality businesses of all sizes create, operate and manage their enterprise with minimal impact on the environment. Last week saw the launch of their Membership Scheme, designed to help organisations implement simple solutions that improve your business' consciousness and develop your environmental and social … [Read more...]