Starter cooked by Owen West the 2012 Merseyside Young Chef of the Year. This heat of the North West Young Chef of the Year Competition was held on 17th April 2012 at St Helen’s College. 1 Whole Mackerel 2 fennel bulbs 1 orange Tarragon 1 carrot 1 celery 1 tomato 1 shallot 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil 250g of butter 300ml double cream 1 … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Site Bites – Camden Town pop-up Bar – Cafe in the Courtyard – OBIKÀ arrives…
The Camden Town Bar - Hunters Restaurant opens at The Raithwaite Estate - Landmark Astor Hotel sold - Fuller’s looking good in the design stakes - Sale of Ivy House Country Hotel - The Cafe in the Courtyard at St Martin-in-the-Fields – the customers love it - OBIKÀ’s unique Italian dining experience arrives on Charlotte Street The Camden Town Bar In celebration of the … [Read more...]
Hand Picked Hotels expands with Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
Hand Picked Hotels has acquired Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa near Silverstone in Northamptonshire – expanding the award-winning country house hotel portfolio to 20 properties. The 4 AA Red Star Grade I listed hotel has been purchased for an undisclosed amount. Strategic expansion The acquisition is part of a strategic expansion by Hand Picked Hotels, created by former … [Read more...]
Ramsay and Beckham: Union Street Café flying high
Within hours of starting to take reservations, Gordon Ramsay’s Union Street Café near Borough Market just south of the river Thames has apparently attracted so many reservations that many nights are already fully booked into November and beyond. Figures quoted are 1,200 reservations in the first half hour alone (there was a time when that would have crashed the … [Read more...]
Good Pub Guide 2014: stern on Bad Pubs, positive on how to succeed
In addition to its informative and useful content, the Editors of this year’s Guide have expressed their views on the ‘Bad Pubs’ that – so far – have survived: they reckon up to 4,000 will go out of business, and are remarkably short of sympathy (see below). However, they expect up to 1,000 new pubs will open for business and, if they follow the Top Publicans’ Recipe for … [Read more...]
Vital Ingredient: content, community, commerce
With all the ‘noise’ surrounding food and hospitality in London at present – restaurants opening every day, new fast and casual dining concepts arriving every week – it’s easy to overlook the organisations that have been operating, developing and growing successfully for a period of years – and are more than capable of competing with the ‘incomers’. One such is Vital … [Read more...]
Glen Watson to transform F&B at The Belfry
As part of a major renovation of iconic golf resort The Belfry, Glen Watson has been appointed as Chef Director in a bid to turn the West Midlands hotel in to a top gastronomic destination. Operated by De Vere Hotels & Resorts, The Belfry is undergoing a £26m refurbishment of its facilities spread over 500 acres of countryside. The Belfry has become famous the world over … [Read more...]
Indian takeaway franchise chain Spice 2 Go opens second store
On 28 August, Spice 2 Go - the UK’s first and only Indian takeaway/delivery chain - opened its second store, which is located in Cardiff. The chain has ambitions for as many as 500 outlets in the UK. The Cardiff store will opened its doors with a brightly coloured launch event featuring Bollywood dancers and Indian dhol (drum) players, along with celebrity chef Dipna, mascot … [Read more...]
Nicholson’s Pubs promotes real ale with autumn ales festival
Nicholson’s Pubs continues its drive to underpin the ale experience in the UK through its Autumn Ales Festival. From 21 October to 16 November the brand seeks to promote our national drink and attract new drinkers across its 77 pub estate. The festival will celebrate the tradition and history of cask ale, the craftsmanship involved and the experience which can be enjoyed in … [Read more...]
Steelite International launches Opera range to service bowl food
British tabletop manufacturer, Steelite International, has just launched the ‘Opera’ range of bowls to meet the increasing demand for bowl food. Inspired by the famous and legendary shells that top the Sydney Opera House, the bowls feature symmetrical but opposing curves that create a fascinating interplay of surfaces which, like their inspiration, are intended to draw the … [Read more...]
New app Boppl wins hospitality customers and awards
Boppl is a platform which enables customers, staff and owners of bars and restaurants to maximise time by providing users with the fastest way to order and pay for food and drink via their mobile phones. Users can not only order in advance, but also use the app to split bills and access loyalty rewards. Users simply select a nearby bar or restaurant and then choose from a … [Read more...]
BII and Hospitality Guild to boost licenced trade career prospects
The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) and the Hospitality Guild have joined forces to introduce a clearly structured career pathway for employees in the licensed trade, highlighting hospitality as a credible profession for talented, ambitious individuals. The partnership has seen the creation of the Voluntary Licence to Practise at levels 2, 3 and 4, which will provide … [Read more...]
Relief Chef De Partie, (Lancashire)
Cummins Mellor Recruitment are looking for a Chef De Partie to work in a quaint country pub located on the edge of the Lancashire countryside Our client offers an hourly rate of £10.00 per hour, travel expenses are paid but applicants must be commutable and have own transport. This contract is due to start 4th September for 1 week holiday cover. This is a great … [Read more...]
Relief Sous Chef, (Gloucestershire)
Cummins Mellor Recruitment are looking for a Sous Chef to work in a 1AA rosette boutique style hotel located in the heart of the Cotswolds. This charming Hotel specializes in providing the ultimate idyllic getaway and is dedicated to the finest traditions of rural hospitality combined with contemporary comforts. Our client offers an hourly rate of £11.00 per hour, travel … [Read more...]
Head Chef – Trafford Centre – Est Est Est
Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary & achievable bonus Location(s): Trafford Closing date: 20th Sep 2013 We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead the team in Est Est Est, our contemporary Italian restaurant brand in the Trafford Centre, Manchester. For full details … [Read more...]