Lavazza will be the official coffee of The Championships, Wimbledon for another three years. The presence of the brand most representative of Italian coffee in the first three years of this partnership has had extraordinary results: Lavazza’s Italian espresso has become a part of Wimbledon’s traditional iconography, just like strawberries and cream or Pimm’s. “The new … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Our Essential Recipe of the Week, Pan seared Whitby Scallops, Bone Marrow Gratin, Pickled Shallot, Red Vein Sorrel
Starter cooked by Daniel Cunningham from Aubaine Restaurant during the Greater Manchester Heat of the North West Young Chef Competition 2013 Ingredients Bone marrow 0.5kg Scallops x 4 Red vein sorrel 8g Shallots 100g White wine vinegar 200ml Extra virgin olive oil 125ml Panko breadcrumbs 40g Sugar 100g Method Using white wine vinegar and sugar, make … [Read more...]
This week’s recipe from Chef’s Corner, by Russell Brown
As Chef Russell Brown celebrates ten years at his Sienna Restaurant in Dorchester, he remains the only Michelin starred chef in the County of Dorset. His star was first awarded in 2010 - the only Michelin star in Dorset for twenty years. Sienna is also the smallest starred restaurant in the Michelin Guide, with just 15 covers. Just months after opening Sienna, Russell had … [Read more...]
C&C Catering Engineers Limited encourage ‘Gas Safety’ compliancy with discounted rates for new clients
Flintshire based company, C&C Catering Engineers Limited are highlighting the importance of upholding gas safety certificates to the owners of catering facilities, by offering a discounted rate of 20% on new maintenance contracts taken out before the end of August. With an annual gas safety inspection required by law in any commercial property, C&C Catering Engineers … [Read more...]
HBAA to recruit Executive Director
The HBAA - the trade association for the hotel booking agency and venue community - is looking to take on a consultant as Executive Director following a review of the association’s requirements for an industry figurehead at its helm to help drive objectives and industry positioning. The role of the Executive Director is integral to the success of the association, and the … [Read more...]
ASK Italian to open new look, new restaurant in Birmingham’s city centre
ASK Italian will be launching a brand new, flagship restaurant in July 2013, in the vibrant, redeveloped New Street shopping area of Birmingham’s city centre – the group’s first restaurant in the heart of Britain’s second city. The 150 cover restaurant reflects the brands distinctive new look inspired by bold, fresh Milanese design coupled with warm foodie touches. ASK Italian … [Read more...]
Key note speakers announced for The AHC 2013
Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, Robert Cook, CEO, De Vere Hotels and Village Urban Resorts and Chris Sanderson, CEO, The Future Laboratory are confirmed as Key Note Speakers for The AHC 2013. Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi The 10th Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) will be opened by Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi. … [Read more...]
London hotels enjoy a solid month as the regions continue to shine
London hotels had a solid month in May but continued to lag behind their regional counterparts, according to preliminary hotel figures released today by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. London and Regions: room rate down, occupancy up, yield up London hotels posted a 0.9% year-on-year reduction in room rate to £136.27, compared with £137.45 12 months ago, … [Read more...]
easyHotel appoints new CEO for major expansion
easyHotel, the budget hotel brand, headed by entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has appointed a new Chief Executive to take charge of a major expansion programme aimed at putting value-for-money hotels into every major European city and beyond. Simon Champion joins the easyHotel team from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director responsible for equity research on … [Read more...]
Elior wins £8.75 m Chichester University contract
Elior UK has been awarded a new five-year catering contract worth £8.75m by the University of Chichester to transform its campus catering services. Elior, who are growing rapidly in the University sector, will be working with Chichester to enhance and transform the university’s catering facilities. The focus will be to provide contemporary foods with particular emphasis on … [Read more...]
Site Bites
FCSI appoints new chairman Niccola Boyd-Stevenson, Managing Director of Panache Consultancy, has just taken the reins as new Chairman of the Foodservice Consultants Society UK and Ireland (FCSI), succeeding David Bentley, who has served the membership for his allocated two-year tenure. Niccola has identified key areas that she will personally focus on to further the … [Read more...]
Metropolitan by COMO, Park Lane freehold comes to market
A prime piece of London real estate, adjacent to both Park Lane and Piccadilly, and which forms the major part of the 5-Star Metropolitan by COMO hotel, is being brought to the market by specialist property adviser Christie + Co on the instruction of Canada Life Investors. The freehold investment benefits from two co-terminus 125-year leases, with approximately 78 years … [Read more...]
Time called on Cain’s Brewery
Cain’s has been brewing in Liverpool for over 150 years, but has suffered well-publicised problems in recent years. Now, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs is owed £5 million and has called time on the brewery, which is understood to have debts totalling £8 million. Around 40 staff are affected, though brewing had already been suspended last month. The Dusanj brothers … [Read more...]
Starbucks pays UK corporation tax for first time since 2009
Starbucks has announced that it has paid £5m in UK corporation tax, a move which follows the media ‘storm’ on this subject earlier this year, and represents its first tax payment since 2009. For all the noise on the subject of corporate tax avoidance, including the discussion by G8 countries only last week, it is noticeable that other companies – such as Google and Amazon – … [Read more...]
Six weeks to go to entries deadline for ALMR Operations Awards 2013
This year’s ALMR Operations Managers Awards entry deadline is just six weeks away and the Awards, now in their 14th year, continue to attract support from right across the industry. Nick Bish, Awards Spokesman, commented: “We have been absolutely delighted with the number of companies that have nominated members of their operations team. “Every year we are gratified to … [Read more...]