Recruiter: Shepherd Neame Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location(s): Soho - Get Directions Closing date: 4th Oct 2013 The George is an imposing four storey corner sited traditional Victorian pub located in a prime position at the junction of D’Arblay Street and Wardour Street in the West End of London. This is a very busy commercial area with a high density … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Tax Parity Day – the verdict
The Tax Parity Day in support of lower VAT was held last week attracted support from many hospitality organizations, large and small, and appears to have been far more successful than many sceptics were suggesting: both customer and media interest was high, ensuring that the message was widely spread, and that pressure on government continues to build. We show a small sample of … [Read more...]
Cask Report reveals how discerning taste is benefiting Britain’s national drink
People are drinking less and going out less, but when they do go out, they are choosing their beers more carefully – and cask ale is a main beneficiary. So says Pete Brown, author of the Cask Report. People are turning to cask ale The launch of the Report last week was timed to coincide with the start of Cask Ale Week, a countrywide celebration of Britain’s national drink. … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones: celebrates, motivates, retains staff
H & C News was delighted to hear of these initiatives from H & J which are designed recognise and reward staff. Shame the pic doesn’t show how they dressed up at RADA! Last week H&J hosted a reception at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where they are also the in-house caterer, to acknowledge and praise staff members who had completed five years employment … [Read more...]
Lindley wins the Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre has awarded a new six year contract to provide and develop all of the catering services at the 649-seat arts venue to Lindley Heritage – the division created by The Lindley Group in 2011 to offer a bespoke, high quality catering service for arts and leisure venues, museums, historic houses and visitor attractions. £3 million contract Previously known as Derby … [Read more...]
Barry Snook joins The Truscott Arms’ team
The Truscott Arms, Maida Vale’s exciting new hybrid of fine food, drink and art, is delighted to unveil young chef Barry Snook as its new head chef. The Australian-born culinary maestro brings to The Truscott Arms a reputation for creating deceptively simple dishes that let the natural flavours of great quality ingredients shine. Having honed his craft at Queensland’s … [Read more...]
Noise is the most common complaint in online hotel reviews
An analysis by ReviewPro of online guest reviews for 5,683 hotels in 20 key tourist destinations reveals that noise is the No. 1 most common complaint by consumers in all but one city. In addition to analyzing reviews for common complaints, ReviewPro - the leading provider of online reputation and social media analytics for the hotel industry - also crunched its data to … [Read more...]
Partnership boosts apprenticeship vacancies on sector’s careers portal
A new partnership between the Hospitality Guild and the National Apprenticeship Service means that nearly 1,500 live apprenticeship vacancies are now up for the taking on the umbrella organisation’s careers portal. The work is part of the Hospitality Guild’s Act NOW! on Apprenticeships campaign, targeted at improving the knowledge, understanding and ultimately the uptake of … [Read more...]
Major organisations join forces with Food Allergy Training Consultancy on food allergens
Major organisations are actively joining forces with the Food Allergy Training Consultancy (FATC) to help educate food businesses and venues on massive changes to food allergen labelling legislation. These organisations currently include: the Food Standards Agency, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, Sodexo, 3663, Ask Italian, Trading Standards, Reading Scientific Services, Foods Matter … [Read more...]
Choosing the glass to suit your wine, food – and revenues
H & C News was recently given the opportunity to join Georg Riedel for a Special Trade Tasting at Westminster Kingsway College in London – along with 100 or so others from across the hospitality sector. A truly diverse audience – all ages, backgrounds and professions were represented – was held spellbound as Georg explained and then demonstrated the science behind the … [Read more...]
Fish on Friday, Cod with bouillabaisse sauce by Stephen Crane
This is an outstanding cod fillet recipe from Great British Chefs which yields a wonderful taste of the sea with the addition of succulent squid and a flavourful fish stock. Stephen Crane's recipe for this classic French fish soup, served with a freshly-cooked cod loin, is perfect for a hearty, filling seafood supper. Prepare the squid earlier in the day, then dice and keep … [Read more...]
Big Bordeaux Brunch at KOFFMANN’S AT THE BERKELEY
No doubt about it a mid or late morning brunch is a real treat and our friend's at Great Brtish Chefs reported recently on a brunch they were invited to by the legendary Pierre Koffmann, his first ever Big Bordeaux Brunch. The star dish pictured below was the "Entrecote, Oeuf et Frites" - a sirloin steak, topped with an egg and a generous portion of foie-gras as well as a … [Read more...]
Ascend Hotel Collection adds Gibson Hotel, Dublin
Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest hotel companies, continues its global expansion with the announcement that two boutique hotels have joined the portfolio. These properties are the Gibson hotel, Dublin, Ireland and Lindenwarrah at Milawa, Australia. Ascend Hotel Collection is a portfolio of upscale independent hotels … [Read more...]
Qbic’s game changing hotel coming to London’s East End
This October, a brand new concept hotel will open its doors in one of London’s most vibrant areas. Located close to bustling Brick Lane and The City, Qbic Hotel London City will offer a cool, affordable, urban experience for business and leisure travellers in the capital’s east end. Challenging the stereotypes of budget hotels Promising to challenge the stereotypes of low … [Read more...]
“rhubarb” and The National Trust to create spectacular events
The National Trust and “rhubarb” are to collaborate with selected National Trust properties around London and the Home Counties. This exclusive partnership means that both parties will work together to create spectacular events in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, helping to raise money for the restoration and preservation of these historic landmarks. The list of … [Read more...]
