The Pie Kitchen of Bury St Edmunds has fought off stiff competition with their Chicken, Chantenay Carrot and Bacon Pie and been crowned Supreme Champion at the annual British Pie Awards, which took place in Melton Mowbray on 24 April 2013. Organised and hosted by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, the awards broke all records this year as a staggering 983 pies were … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Restover Lodge Group enters administration
Simon Thomas and Shelley Bullman of insolvency and restructuring firm Moorfields Corporate Recovery LLP were appointed Administrators of Restover Lodge Limited on the 15 April 2013. The independent budget hotel group has 3 locations across the UK in Peterborough, Doncaster and Rotherham. Moorfields will continue to trade the hotels to maintain their business and protect … [Read more...]
Fat Cat now in administration
Tyrone Courtman and Nicholas Edwards, of business advisory firm Cooper Parry, were appointed Joint Administrators of Fat Cat Café Bars Limited and Fat Cat Restaurants Limited on 23 April 2013. The companies, whose head office is in Derby, operate a chain of 11 high quality Bars and gastropubs across the country. These include outlets in Leicester Nottingham Derby and Stoke, … [Read more...]
Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs
A new publication from CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, highlights the hidden gems of British pub architecture with 270 pub interiors of outstanding historic interest. Available to purchase from 6 May, “Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs” by Neil Walker is a beautifully illustrated celebration of pub interiors, from rural time-warps, Victorian and Edwardian drinking palaces … [Read more...]
Another school selects Quality Melamine on its looks and durability
Bromsgrove School in the West Midlands Set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland Bromsgrove School caters for 1300 13-18 year olds. The school dates back to 1553 and although there is a new catering wing planned the school and catering department are continually looking at ways to improve their food displays. The busy catering operation, headed up by Nick Bryan, Executive … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor helps top-rated businesses showcase review success
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, has announced the launch of the Rave Review widget, a new marketing tool that allows hotel, restaurant and attraction owners to display a five-star TripAdvisor review on their own websites. Showcase positive reviews “According to a recent TripBarometer by TripAdvisor survey, 93% of people looking to book travel are influenced … [Read more...]
Regional hotels surge ahead as London stutters
Hotels in the regions enjoyed a stellar March whilst those in London reported another subdued performance, according to preliminary hotel figures released today by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP [data previously compiled by PKF Accountants & business advisers, which merged with BDO LLP at the end of March 2013]. London In London, a 4.5% drop in room … [Read more...]
Nespresso successes including prestigious Relais & Châteaux Dîner des Grands Chefs
Nespresso has made a busy start to the year, featuring at the Relais & Châteaux Dîner des Grands Chefs and announcing a string of high-profile new customers across the hospitality sector, including: The 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross, London The Langham Hotel, Regent Street, London Brasserie Chavot, Mayfair, London Relais & … [Read more...]
More wins for Vegware’s eco foodservice packaging
Eco packaging pioneers Vegware have just won two major prizes in one week: the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, and the £10,000 top prize in The FSB Streamline UK Business Awards. These extremely competitive awards commend the high-growth Edinburgh firm for developing innovative zero-waste foodservice packaging, promoting sustainability and reducing … [Read more...]
One million Facebook Fans: one million Marriott Rewards points to be won
It took just eight months for one million Facebook fans to “like” Marriott Hotels & Resorts. To return the love, the company’s flagship brand is launching a new #MyMarriottMillion Facebook contest offering a chance to win one million Marriott Rewards points. To enter, fans submit a photo of their favourite travel experience on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the … [Read more...]
British beer promoted at Raymond Blanc’s showcase of British produce
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) team, led by Beer Sommelier Steve Livens, promoted British beer to an audience of British and international chefs at Raymond Blanc’s ‘Best of British’ event held 22 April at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons near Oxford. Introducing British produce to global chefs The event’s key focus was to introduce global chefs to British … [Read more...]
Mark Sargeant to join team at The Great Northern Hotel
This May, the Great Northern Hotel, the world’s first great railway hotel, re-opens for the first time in almost 12 years following a comprehensive £40 million renovation programme. Occupying an unrivalled position between King’s Cross Station and St Pancras International, the busiest rail transport hub in Europe, the privately owned Grade II listed building has been … [Read more...]
ARAMARK scoops £27m TOTAL offshore contract
ARAMARK has won one of the biggest North Sea contracts in its sector, with TOTAL E&P (Exploration and Production). The five-year contract across three platforms has an estimated value of £27m. ARAMARK, whose Scottish head office is in Dyce near Aberdeen, will be providing life-support services including catering, cleaning, laundry, janitorial services, maintenance, … [Read more...]
The Skills Show calls for volunteer team leaders from the hospitality industry
The Skills Show, the UK's largest skills and careers event, is calling for professionals within the Hospitality sector to volunteer their skills as volunteer team leaders at the 2013 event, which will be held in Birmingham at the NEC from 14-16 November 2013. The Skills Show provides the opportunity for young people to be inspired about opportunities in further education, … [Read more...]
British Hoteliers implementing eco-friendly practices, travellers less concerned
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced on Earth Day (22 April) the eco-friendly practice findings of the TripBarometer by TripAdvisor. This study, the world’s largest accommodation and traveller survey, reports on travel and hospitality industry trends, according to more than 35,000 travellers and hoteliers around the world. British travellers second least … [Read more...]