Sway Manor Hotel near Lymington in the New Forest is for sale, and ideally situated to capitalise on the continuing visitor numbers drawn to this enduring tourist hub. Colliers International Hotels Director Simon Wells said: “Tourism continues to hold up well in the New Forest and, judging by the strong response we had when selling the Crown Hotel at Lyndhurst just down … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
TME show new catering thermometer range at Bournemouth Hotel & Catering Show
Chefs looking for the most up to date catering thermometers for sous-vide, sugar work, ice cream - and many other modern temperature applications - are guaranteed best value from UK thermometer manufacturer, TM Electronics. TME will exhibit at Bournemouth Hotel and Catering Show 5th and 6th March 2013. Visit stand G14 to see the latest developments in temperature testing for … [Read more...]
PayPal takes a giant stride towards the cashless economy with new Chip & PIN device
Paypal has announced that it will be showcasing a new product at Mobile World Congress (MWC) – arguably the biggest mobile show in the world – that’s been designed to make it simple for cash-based businesses in countries that use Chip and PIN debit and credit cards (not swipe cards like in the US) to take and make digital payments. It will certainly be a product that … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Andy Waters
This week's Recipe of the Week is Baked spiced plums with cream chantilly by Andy Waters and courtesy of Great British Chefs. A dessert recipe needn't be complicated to produce outstanding results. Andy Waters' spiced plums recipe couldn't be more straightforward, nor more delicious. A wonderful cream chantilly offsets the tartness of the plums perfectly. There are more … [Read more...]
Video – SOLO food thermometer in action ensuring a safe kitchen for chef
Here’s something to interest the safety-conscious chef who knows a thing or two about technology: TME’s SOLO food thermometer in action, testing a piece of chicken on the griddle. This neat thermometer won’t break the bank at just £45 but still adds plenty of value thanks to some impressive features: an amazing 3 seconds response, the ergonomic face-on display and TME’s … [Read more...]
TaxPayers’ Alliance launches campaign to end beer duty escalator
The TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) has launched a major new campaign urging George Osborne to freeze Beer Duty at next month's Budget. The TPA wants the Chancellor to call time on the hated "Beer Duty Escalator" which has seen Beer Duty increase by over 40% in just four years, meaning that today around one third of the price of a pint at your local pub goes straight to the … [Read more...]
Little Chef leases in hot demand
Petrol forecourt operator EuroGarages has taken on the leases of five former Little Chefs for conversion to coffee shops under a licensing arrangement with Starbucks. Euro garages has a five-year agreement with Starbucks under the terms of which it will open up to 150 Starbucks roadside outlets — including drive-thrus — over a five year period across the North of England and … [Read more...]
Horsegate: Sodexo and Whitbread take action
In separate statements, both Sodexo and Whitbread have taken further steps to outline the measures they are taking and to inform customers. Sodexo: food safety, traceability and quality top priority Has withdrawn all frozen beef products from its UK catering operations in a step taken to reassure customers, and states: “Sodexo has a pro-active programme in place to … [Read more...]
Scottish Restaurant Awards 2013 open for nominations
The Scottish Restaurant Awards 2013 take place at the beginning of June 2013 and recognise the outstanding creativity, customer service and top quality dining that is on offer throughout Scotland. The awards celebrate and reward Scotland's very best restaurants in their field across 12 categories. Last year’s Chef of the Year, Jeff Bland commented: "The Scottish … [Read more...]
Andy Murray buys Cromlix House Hotel
As rumoured back at the start of the year, Andy Murray has indeed now purchased the Cromlix House Hotel near his home town of Dunblane, at a price of around £1.8 million. The Victorian mansion will be refurbished to five star standards and is expected to re-open next spring in time for the Ryder Cup that is being played nearby – and which should ensure a flying start for … [Read more...]
KFC trials Fast Track click and collect service
KFC has a click and collect trial in its early stages at the moment – testing in Woking. Subject to results, it will move on to technical trial in a second restaurant before extended testing in a further eight restaurants. Only when and if it proves successful through these trials will it be rolled out nationally. The click and collect service will enable customers to … [Read more...]
Mews of Mayfair: hospitality with panache
H & C News was intrigued by a recent invitation to visit Mews of Mayfair, which describes itself as ‘one of Mayfair’s best-kept secrets’, and had not previously crossed our wandering path. Situated as it is in a small courtyard just off New Bond Street, it’s no surprise that it’s not obvious to the ‘passing trade’ – but it proved well worth taking the time to track it … [Read more...]
Fast Track Franchise Success for Aparthotel Roomzzz: new Scottish sites
After announcing two new sites in Liverpool and Chester at the beginning of 2013, Roomzzz Aparthotel have stepped up their expansion plans and have revealed a further two new sites in prime locations in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Roomzzz brand has been gathering prominence and status in the industry since 2006 with a tried and tested methodology for the successful operation … [Read more...]
Britannia Hotels acquires Waterside Inn, Peterhead
Britannia Hotels has increased the size of its hotel portfolio to 43 with the acquisition of its second Scottish site - the Waterside Inn in Peterhead. The 105-room Waterside Inn is located in the north of Peterhead some 35 miles from Aberdeen. It has extensive conference and leisure facilities and hosts a leisure club, encompassing a swimming pool, spa, steam room and gym, … [Read more...]
Scotch whisky: exports boom as top spots compete
France and the US will retain their top spots in the world ranking of leading Scotch whisky importers over the next five years, forecasts VINEXPO, the world’s leading professional wine and spirits exhibition in a study commissioned from Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR). The French are expected to consume nearly 174 million bottles (14.5 million cases) this year, almost … [Read more...]