KFC has again been named in first place overall in the large organisation category at the Britain’s Top Employer awards, the first time a company has achieved the honour in consecutive years. The awards recognise companies that have the highest standards and best employment practices, and KFC scored the maximum possible five stars in four out of the five of the awards … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Elland Brewery wins top winter beer award for second time!
Elland Brewery’s 1872 Porter, at 6.5 per cent ABV, has been crowned CAMRA's Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2013 at the National Winter Ales Festival in Manchester. The panel of judges included beer writers, members of the licensed trade and CAMRA members. The winning beer is described in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2013 as a creamy, full flavoured porter, with rich … [Read more...]
Wining and dining at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard
The Shangri-La Hotel will be offering four wining and dining options- at various heights! - including a gourmet deli on the ground floor, a destination restaurant and lounge on level 35, and a signature bar on level 52. Gourmet by Shangri-La This hotel cake shop and artisan deli on the ground floor will feature an inviting selection of Shangri-La's renowned signature … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s announces record year 2011-12
Carluccio’s, the Italian restaurant group run by Simon Kossoff and owned by the Dubai-based investment group Landmark, has achieved record results for the year to 23 September 2012 and now plans further expansion. Highlights (52 weeks to 23 September 2012) Turnover increased 13.7% from £85m to £96m. Operations strongly cash generative: EBITDA increases 21.7% … [Read more...]
Starbucks introduces free to trial premium Origin Espresso
From 3 April, Starbucks is introducing Starbucks Origin Espresso, making it the first UK coffeehouse chain to offer customers a choice of two different espressos. Customers will be able to enjoy their Latte, the nation’s favourite coffee, with either Starbucks Espresso Roast or Starbucks Origin Espresso, the first of which will be Guatemala Antigua. The Europe-wide launch will … [Read more...]
UK to benefit from China´s new tourism strategy to increase outbound tourism?
The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020), issued by the State Council of China, focuses on promoting the taking of paid annual leave days and boosting the healthy development of the tourism sector in China. But will the UK’s visa requirements encourage or deter potential visitors? Where previously cultural norms have stopped many in China from taking an … [Read more...]
Boutinot completes management buy-out
Boutinot, the international wine business, has completed a management buy-out led by Dennis Whiteley, Michael Moriarty and Tony Brown MW. Barclays Bank and Araldica Castelvero, the Piemonte based wine cooperative and one of Boutinot’s key supply partners, have supported the MBO. UK based Boutinot was established over 30 years ago in the North West of England by Paul Boutinot … [Read more...]
Meiko improves heat recovery process saving energy and money
The MEIKO Point2 AirConcept system is a new development that saves significant amounts of energy for Meiko’s most popular hood-type ware washing machine. Fitted behind the hood itself, Point2 AirConcept reduces the connected load of a DV80.2GiO dishwasher from an already low 8.5kW to 7.0kW, an amazing 17%. The AirConcept also uses an innovative air management solution … [Read more...]
Chef’s Breakfast, Grilled sardines on toasted foccacia bread, by Shaun Rankin
Shaun Rankin's grilled sardines recipe shows there's more to sardines than the little fish in tins. Currently a hit on restaurant menus, sardines on toast are a trendy dinner party starter, a delicious breakfast or part of a lazy brunch. Crisp sardine fillets are combined here with sweet roasted peppers and delicately flavoured potatoes to stunning effect. The full … [Read more...]
Award-winning Adnams delivers robust results for 2012
Adnams, the Suffolk brewer, distiller and retailer, reports for the 12 months to 31 December 2012, showing sales of £56.9m and a £3.4m operating profit despite the adverse effect of the Waverley insolvency. At the same time as successfully investing in and operating its brewery business, Adnams is also carefully reviewing its pub estate, and diversifying with its award-winning … [Read more...]
Plans approved for Littlewoods Pools Building
Capital & Centric Plc has received planning approval to go ahead with its £19m plan to re-develop the iconic Littlewoods Pools Buildings off Edge Lane in Liverpool from its current state of dereliction, into a 104 bed hotel, 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) of business units and 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) of offices. Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital & Centric Plc … [Read more...]
ETM Group to open One Canada Square
Tom and Ed Martin of the privately owned ETM Group, have agreed terms with Canary Wharf Group plc to launch a new modern European restaurant and cocktail bar right in the heart of Canary Wharf, in one of London’s most iconic buildings. The venue will be called One Canada Square and will open in September 2013 on the ground floor lobby of Canary Wharf’s original tower of the … [Read more...]
Restaurants sowing businesses seeds see results
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...]
Rebrand delivers preventative maintenance from Catering Engineers
Catering Engineers (NW) Limited has announced a totally new look to the company as they rebrand under their new company name, C&C Catering Engineers Limited. The rebrand is part of their ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 months and includes 3 additional staff, a new logo, a newly designed website, investment in equipment and a new range of products for their many … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Simon Hulstone
This week’s Recipe of the Week is Poached Duck Egg with Onion Consommé by Simon Hulstone and courtesy of Great British Chefs . Simon Hulstone's onion consommé recipe features a unique combination of rich flavours. It's served with a poached duck egg and garnished with smoked duck and lemon thyme. The button onion petals also infused with a vegetable and lemon thyme stock … [Read more...]