Diageo Global Travel and Middle East will partner for 2013 with Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line to deliver an exciting on-board cocktail training program, as part of one the of world’s most prestigious mixology competitions - Diageo Reserve World Class. The cruise market has been identified as one of the most exciting sectors for development in the global … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Eclectic trades ahead, expands with PBR Leisure portfolio
Eclectic Clubs & Bars reports that trading for the six months to the end of December 2012 continued the trend of the previous year with sales for the period slightly ahead of last year, both in total and like for like: • Sales were £10.2 million (2011: £10.0 million) • Site EBITDA £2.75 million (2011: £2.5 million) • Company EBITDA £1.7 million … [Read more...]
base2stay becomes ‘Nadler Hotels’, and launches flagship Soho property
base2stay has announced that The Nadler Soho - the group's new flagship hotel and second London property - will open in May. Located in a new, landmark building in the heart of Soho, the hotel will have 78 rooms, a number of which will come with terraced courtyards or Soho Square views. The property will also feature an exceptional penthouse suite. The opening of The … [Read more...]
Kick off imminent for Gary Neville hotel site
Building.co.uk reports that the site for Gary Neville’s hotel in Manchester is about to see action. Contractors Galliford Try have fought off competition to win the £12 million construction contract to build the ten storey, 138 bedroom hotel – complete with 5-a-side rooftop football pitch. The hotel, which is sited next to Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium, … [Read more...]
Shaun Rankin to open Ormer in Jersey
Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin has revealed the opening of his own restaurant ‘Ormer’: The much-anticipated restaurant and bar will be based in Jersey and take pride of place in the historical centre of the town. Shaun Rankin, best known for his winning performance on BBC2’s Great British Menu and for nine years at the helm of Michelin starred Bohemia, left his former … [Read more...]
Dalglish, Fowler, Reid…join Simon Rimmer to launch new beers & raise £115k for charity
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer launched his new range of bottled beers this week at Earle, his award winning restaurant based in Hale, simultaneously hosting an all-singing, all-dancing charity banquet to raise funds for the Marina Dalglish Appeal to improve cancer care in Merseyside. Rimmer auctioned off tickets for the event raising an incredible £115,000! With football … [Read more...]
Fit for a Queen: Edinburgh caterer granted Royal Warrant
Scottish caterer Heritage Portfolio has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen as Supplier of Catering Services. Heritage Portfolio has worked with The Palace of Holyrood House since 2002, catering for prestigious events which include The Queen’s annual Royal Garden Party. Ian D’Annunzio-Green, Executive Director of Heritage Portfolio, … [Read more...]
hma annual debate – social media marketing finally killed off the hotel brochure?
Hotel brochures have became less relevant as websites have become more sophisticated and interactive, and emailings have played their part by providing potential customers with an electronic flow of marketing information. On-line videos and third-party agencies such as LateRooms have contributed by encouraging customers to shop around on-line, rather than going the traditional … [Read more...]
Conducting a disciplinary hearing – what employers need to know
Written by Keith Williams, Associate Director and Sophie Askew, Solicitor, Employment and Employee Benefits Department, Greenwoods Solicitors LLP Following on from our last article* on managing investigatory meetings, we now take a look at conducting the disciplinary hearing. The investigation will determine whether disciplinary should be taken. However, it is the … [Read more...]
Number 16 for Be At One
Be At one, the London cocktail bar group is continuing its expansion with the opening of its sixteenth bar on Upper Street, Islington in London – the third opening of the year to date. Led by three former TGI Fridays’ bartenders who opened their first bar in 1998, Be At One received investment from Piper Private Equity in October 2011 and has started 2013 with ambitious … [Read more...]
State of the Nation 2013: hospitality businesses must train and retain for success
New research has shown that customer service and management and leadership skills will play a significant role in the hospitality and tourism sector as customer expectations increase and social media use continues to rise. People 1st’s 2013 State of the Nation research report surveyed more than 2,000 employers from across the hospitality and tourism sector to analyse … [Read more...]
Fish on Friday, Nathan Outlaw’s Pan Fried Turbot
Arguably the best seafood chef in the world, Nathan Outlaw has shared this recipe with Villeroy & Boch and we are delighted to share it with you. Probably the most premium fish you can buy or eat and normally the most expensive, turbot is a real treat for anyone. Wild Turbot is at its best when the sea is at its coldest. Unfortunately, a lot of the time this coincides … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Poached Halibut & Clams and Leeks
Poached Halibut, Clams and Leeks with a White Wine, Saffron and Philly Sauce Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Portions: 1 Ingredients 1 x 180g portion halibut dame 500 ml court bouillon 2 tbsp olive oil 0.5 banana shallot, finely diced 1 string of thyme pinch of saffron 6 clams 75 ml white wine 50 g Philadelphia Light juice … [Read more...]
C&C Catering expands sales further strengthening business growth
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd, one of the UK's leading specialist kitchen contractors has employed Mark Hother to support the sales department. Mark is no stranger to C&C having previously worked for the company in the 1990's. He brings a wealth sales experience to the already well established company. Mark's focus will be on business development, helping … [Read more...]
Wadworth’s Brewers’ Creations range: seek it out!
Back in January, H & C News wrote about Wadworth taking the adventurous step of giving their brewers total, unfettered freedom, allowing them to positively run amok with a new range of craft beers called Brewers’ Creations. Such freedom for their brewers could deliver real excitement, gob-smacking originality and a big wow factor for drinkers. Dream up a few clever … [Read more...]