A classic combination of flavours, the classic leg of lamb for Sunday roast is given a deliciously sweet finish with the addition of sticky honeycomb. This roast lamb recipe from Shaun Rankin is the perfect meal for family with simple accompaniments--potatoes, mint, peas--making preparation and clearing up a breeze. For the full recipe visit our friends at great British Chefs … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Video shows success for carbon free restaurants
The Green Earth Appeal helps to deliver new diners as well as increasing the frequency of regular diners to restaurants. This is achieved at guaranteed zero cost to the restaurant. Green Earth Appeal are working with many high profile restaurateurs who are making this work for their restaurants very effectively. 111 Just think about what 50 trees looks … [Read more...]
Soaked savarin with Scottish raspberries by William Drabble
Savarin is a cake that is similar to a rum baba. Here, William Drabble serves his savarin recipe with freshly whipped cream and fresh raspberries, making a lovely dessert from simple ingredients. William Drabble began his career as an unpaid kitchen worker at 14, today he is one of the UK's most respected and accomplished chefs. If you want to see more of William … [Read more...]
Armourcoat presents new range of urban polished plaster effects
Armourcoat will be launching new colours and finishes at DX, part of the May Design Series (stand R18, ExCeL, London, 19-21 May). DX will be co-located with kbb LDN, INTERIORS LDN and The ARC Show, presenting a new commercial contract and retail event for London’s architectural, interior design and high-end retail communities. The event, designed by Ab Rogers, will bring … [Read more...]
Perfect Brunch, poached duck egg by Matthew Tomkinson
This poached duck egg recipe with asparagus by Matthew Tomkinson is a fantastic way to celebrate the English asparagus season. The grain mustard dressing used here is also fantastic to use in salads and other dishes that could use a bit of an extra punch. A few options we think are open with this recipe, a great starter or a great breakfast treat too possibly but our … [Read more...]
IHG sells InterContinental London Park Lane for £301.5m
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has announced it has agreed to sell InterContinental London Park Lane to Constellation Hotel (Opco) UK S.A., which is an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, a Middle Eastern private investment group. IHG’s leasehold interest in the Hotel has been sold for gross cash proceeds of £301.5m, 62% above 31 December 2012 net book … [Read more...]
Pastry Chef Award Winning Hotel and Spa – Lancashire
Are you a talented Pastry Chef who wants to work for an award winning company? This prestigious 4 star hotel is looking to recruit a Head Pastry chef. The Hotel Executive Chef is keen to recruit an individual with an eye for detail and a passion and flair for pastry, to run this very busy section. This popular conference and wedding venue offers a fine dining restaurant … [Read more...]
Arran whisky wins double gold at World Spirits
Scotch whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has scooped a top award at an international world spirits competition and is celebrating after taking home a Double Gold for its 12 Year Old Cast Strength Single Malt Scotch. Held in San Francisco, the annual World Spirits Competition commends the finest spirits from across the globe. More than 1,400 spirits from 61 … [Read more...]
Hospitality competitors announced for Team UK at WorldSkills Leipzig 2013
Following on from the success of the London 2012 Olympics, a group of skilled young people are looking to achieve success at a very different international competition - WorldSkills Leipzig 2013. Taking place from 2 – 7 July in Leipzig, Germany, WorldSkills is the largest international skills competition in the world. The event is held every two years in cities around the … [Read more...]
14 UK restaurants in World’s Top 100
The Elite Traveler & Laurent-Perrier Top 100 Restaurants in the World is compiled annually in the USA and, this year, has the contemporary American cuisine of Alinea in Chicago in number one position. However, UK restaurants feature very strongly throughout the Top 100, demonstrating both the strength and range of cuisine available in the UK. The 14 restaurants and … [Read more...]
Fuller’s seasonal Brit Hop uses record 8 British hops
This is the year of British hops: Fuller’s of Chiswick have unveiled their latest seasonal ale called Brit Hop, available in Fuller’s pubs and selected freehouses throughout April. Brit Hop (4.1% ABV) is brewed with an incredible eight British hops, including Admiral 2012 (winner of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling award for Best Hop in 2012), used for the first time … [Read more...]
Robinsons brewers use customers to address standards within their pubs
In June 2012, Cheshire family brewers Robinsons launched a mystery customer programme aimed at improving retail standards in their pubs and using customers as ‘agents’. Now, the programme - called Perfect Pubs - is set to be rolled out further following a flying start. Robinsons has a pub estate of 340 in the North West, and has found that their innovative approach has … [Read more...]
Premier Inn secures four sites in Scotland
Premier Inn, the UK’s leading hotel chain, has signalled a strong start to 2013 in Scotland by securing four new hotel sites – adding almost 400 bedrooms to its expanding estate in the country. The four new sites at Glasgow Pacific Quay, Perth, St Andrews and Stirling have been acquired as part of Premier Inn’s ongoing expansion across the UK to reach its target of 65,000 … [Read more...]
Developing guest experience, citizenM pilots online games
citizenM London Bankside has introduced online games as part of its continuously expanding, free service offering to its guests. Through its highly acclaimed guest room tablet, the hotel now proposes two widely popular Miniclip games in addition to offering free access to the internet, movies, books and Web apps. The citizenM room tablet has been custom-designed by Swisscom … [Read more...]
Electrolux launches search for next generation star chefs
Leading appliances manufacturer Electrolux will nurture the next generation of Michelin star chefs in a nationwide competition that will provide the ultimate work experience opportunity. Nominate third year students Electrolux Chef Academy 2013 is inviting culinary colleges around the UK to nominate their most promising third year students for a place on a 12 month paid … [Read more...]
