Affirming its place at the pinnacle of the Northern gastronomic scene, Hilton Manchester Deansgate is pleased to announce the appointment of its new executive head chef, Stuart Duff. The accredited new chef has committed to a no-nonsense, back to basics and tasty future for diners. Stuart brings 16 years as executive chef and a further ten years of culinary experience to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
New Temperature Logging System Steals the Limelight
A new system for testing and permanently recording food temperatures stole the limelight at this year’s big food and hospitality shows. UK manufacturer, TM Electronics, reports a surge of interest in its MM7000 Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer, as food and hospitality businesses struggle to prove due diligence on food safety. Since exhibiting at Foodex and Hotelympia 2014, … [Read more...]
Fri-Jado Bake Basic 3E Electronic
Description Consistent, even baking result Fan alternately rotates in both left and right direction Three baking positions of 75 mm high Halogen lighting Alarm signal Round corners in preparation area Stackable in combinations 3+3 and 3+3+3 Simple manual controls Time and temperature can be set Memorises last settings For full details of the Fri-Jado … [Read more...]
TS Mediterranean Flavours
Description A key element in all Mediterranean cooking – flavourful herbs and robust spices! Our Mediterranean seasonings are developed to enhance flavour and texture. Products Cheese & Tomato Pepperoni Pizza Sundried Tomato & Roasted Pepper Olive & Sundried Tomato Italian Herbs Garlic & Rosemary Sicilian Lemon & Coriander Sicilian … [Read more...]
Annual Awards of Excellence 2014: winners
Following Finals held at Le Gavroche, The Connaught Hotel, University of West London and Westminster Kingsway College, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence 2014: KITCHEN: Rosie Angus Coutts, The Strand Adam Bateman Restaurant Associates Martin Carabott Royal Automobile Club Oliver … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels strengthens market position with Tsogo Sun
Redefine|BDL Hotels, the leading independent hotel management company, has strengthened its position in the industry with the announcement that Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited has invested in a 25% interest in the company. The industry specialist, which has a portfolio of 54 branded and unbranded hotels under management with a turnover in excess of £200 million, has attracted the … [Read more...]
Renaissance Pubs opens Latchmere, Battersea
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Renaissance Pubs have officially opened their latest venue, The Latchmere Public House and Garden in Battersea. The seventh in their portfolio of exclusively South London pubs which includes The Avalon, The Abbeville and The Stonhouse in Clapham, The Rosendale in West Dulwich, The Tommyfield in Kennington Cross and The Bolingbroke, also … [Read more...]
ICMI moves into 3-star hotel market
ICMI, the hotel management firm behind some of the UK’s finest luxury hotels, including Cromlix, The Atholl and Inverlochy Castle, has launched a new operating company aimed at the three-star hotel and private house market. ICMI Lodges & Inns will complement ICMI The Collection to target independent hotels offering value for money accommodation. The team is offering a … [Read more...]
Mobile booking experiences for UK hotels
BDRC Continental put the hotel industry to the test in an online mobile booking mystery shopping exercise, with InterContinental, Marriott and Holiday Inn Express proving to offer the best overall mobile booking experiences to mystery shoppers. Mobile usage continues to grow Usage of mobile devices amongst business and leisure travellers continues to grow, and in 2014 has … [Read more...]
146-apartment Adagio Aparthotel for Edinburgh Old Town
Artisan Real Estate Investors, the international development consortium behind the transformation of Edinburgh’s former Caltongate area, has agreed a major hotel deal with global operator Aparthotels Adagio. Following planning approval for much of the commercial and leisure provision in January 2014, Artisan are now moving forward with the development of the £150 million site … [Read more...]
Concerto Group adds new Venue at The Royal Liver Building
The Concerto Group has added a new event space for 2014, The Venue at the Royal Liver Building, which will open on 1st June. A contemporary space on the first floor of the Royal Liver Building with a balcony overlooking the Mersey, The Venue is suited to both corporate and private events, and can accommodate up to 200 guests. Concerto is to offer fully inclusive packages for … [Read more...]
Hospitality Solutions wins hospitality at Audi International Polo
Hospitality Solutions, part of the Crown Group has secured the hospitality contract for the Coronation Cup, part of the Audi International Polo Series at Guards’ Polo Club Windsor, July 2014. All ticket sales, logistics and catering of the exclusive packages which include BBQ’s, VIP tickets and an after match party, will all be managed by Hospitality Solutions, the hospitality … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn increases corporate and meetings bookings
Last year, Jurys Inn published results from a study into whether we are at risk of losing the art of communicating face-to-face. The study concluded that today’s business leaders should take responsibility to ensure that the next generation learn how to conduct meetings both face to face and over the phone to ensure a productive and profitable outcome. Practising what it … [Read more...]
Return to food volume growth in first half for M&B
M&B has reported for the half year to 12 April 2014 with like for like sales growth of 1.1%, total revenue up 2.5%. Numis Securities takes a positive overall view, commenting that ‘The company is under-performing its peers, but is gradually turning around (LFL volumes are now flat, having been down over 5% in H1 2013)’ and ‘Operational progress appears slow, but with net … [Read more...]
New “First of its Kind” Tool helps avoid Global Food Waste
In a world where over 840 million go hungry every day, achieving food security goes beyond increasing global food production. Better food systems and sustainable consumption and production approaches are needed to achieve food security for all. Designing effective food waste prevention programmes A new tool, the Think.Eat.Save Guidance Version 1.0 – released by the United … [Read more...]