Decline in Britain’s eating out market has slowed as the sector is bolstered by under 34 year olds, the most frequent users of eating out establishments. The new consumer QuickBite survey from Horizons reveals that younger diners are most likely to eat out, with 75% of 18-24 year olds and 76% of 25-34 years olds having eaten out in the past two weeks, compared to an average … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
The word on the street is pork…tap into street food recipes!
Chefs looking to tap into the fastest growing food scene in the UK are now able to join the urban street food revolution, thanks to a new report and recipe book from BPEX. Street food As a result of its impressive flavours, convenience and sociable experience, some 2.5 billion people (worldwide) eat street food every day and, as BPEX highlights, the trend is important for … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Culinary Art Awards winners
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts has celebrated and announced the winners of its Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The awards evening was hosted by John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts as well as Chairman of the AAE, and Brian Turner CBE, President of the Academy, who announced three overall winners: Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Young Chef … [Read more...]
Head chef, Red Star Hotel, 2 AA Rosette, Berkshire, 40k+ package
Job details Salary: Negotiable Type: Full time Location: Reading Closing: 13/08/2013 Job description My client, a prestigious four AA red star hotel, based in an idyllic location in the home counties, is looking to recruit a Head Chef to manage and lead their kitchen. The hotel has a well-known two AA Rosette restaurant serving modern British cuisine, … [Read more...]
Head Chef, relaxed dining, great food, 30k Package
Job details Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Annually Type: Full time Location: London Closing: 13/08/2013 Job description This quality driven wine bar and restaurant is looking for an experienced Head Chef to come in and over see the running of the kitchen. Serving a French influenced seasonal changing menu you will be working closely with the Executive chef in coming … [Read more...]
C&C Catering Equipment wins London’s Mandarin Oriental catering refurbishment
CEDA member C&C are benefitting from their successful completion of the award winning Café Royal project by securing their latest hotel scheme at London's Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park. The new project is scheduled for completion by the end of September 2013 and includes new coldrooms, ventilation hoods and warewashing facilities for the hotel's basement kitchen … [Read more...]
Top marks for Cheshire East Schools Contract
Top marks for C&C Catering Engineers Limited as they renew Cheshire East Schools Contract! Flintshire based company, C&C Catering Engineers Limited, has today announced the successful renewal of one of its biggest contracts. The Cheshire East Schools contract has been renewed for a further three years, with C&C Catering Engineers responsible for the repair and … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver tops Out to Lunch League Table
As reported by H & C News last week, research from the Out to Lunch campaign from the Soil Association and Organix reveals that Britain’s leading restaurants and pubs are giving children across the UK a raw deal. However, Out to Lunch has also issued a league table ranking 21 high street restaurants and pubs to show the industry and consumers what chains are offering … [Read more...]
Coffee cups: the Queen inaugurates a sustainable solution to a global problem
Until now, the plastic content of cups has made them unsuitable for use in papermaking. In the UK alone, an estimated 2.5 billion paper cups go to landfill. James Cropper’s recycling technology separates out the plastic incorporated in the cups leaving paper pulp that can be used in the highest quality papers. The new facility has been inaugurated by Her Majesty The … [Read more...]
Cavendish London first to cut rates for 5% VAT campaign
The Cavendish London has taken the decision to get behind the British Hospitality Association's (BHA) Campaign to reduce the rate of VAT in the industry from 20% to 5%, and will be the first hotel in the UK to simulate the proposed lower rate of VAT on its room rates during the summer months. The industry’s on-going campaign to reduce the rate of hospitality VAT will support … [Read more...]
Food costs for July: take advantage of price reductions
Food inflation is down: have you been tracking price changes and taking advantage of reductions including fruit (cherries, grapes, strawberries...), vegetables (lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes...), lamb, eggs, and fish (haddock, lemon sole, hake, farmed salmon, and more)? H & C News is pleased to be able to share information on food costs and trends for July, supplied by … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Josh Eggleton
This week’s Chef's Recipe of the Week is Duck Liver Parfait with Smoked Duck Breast by Josh Eggleton and courtesy of Great British Chefs Josh Eggleton provides a brilliantly simple duck liver parfait recipe that is coupled with subtly smoked duck breast and a sweet chutney. Add some warm toast and a glass of sauternes to make this meal a little slice of heaven. View other … [Read more...]
Grant Hearn to leave Travelodge
The Times reports today ( 23 July) that Grant Hearn, Chief Executive of Travelodge, plans to step down after 10 years or so at the head of the budget hotel chain. Prior to joining Travelodge, his career included senior management positions with Hilton, Whitbread and Forte, and he joined Travelodge in March 2003 as Chief Executive Officer, holding the role up to July 2010 … [Read more...]
David Collins: restaurant interior designer ‘par excellence’
The sad death of David Collins, restaurant interior designer ‘par excellence’, has attracted much attention in the press. Here, clearly, was a man who not only created stunning, enduring interiors for hospitality, but also attracted and retained clients who enjoyed working with him and who became friends. His list of ‘credits’ is a long one: from The Wolseley, Nobu, J … [Read more...]
Head Chef, Sweden, Great Package
Job details Salary: £32,000-£35,000 Annually Type: Full time Location: Sweden Closing: 13/08/2013 Job description A great opportunity for a Head Chef has come up in this very busy restaurant in southern Sweden. Cooking a mix of Scandinavian and international cuisine for up to 350 covers, so experience in quality but high volume is essential. Owned by the … [Read more...]