Fuller’s, Marston’s and M&B: mixed results and prospects Three very different companies and three very different sets of results and progress reported on 24 July. The improving economy may be helping, though England’s sporting woes (football and cricket) are not – let’s hope Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games lift everyone’s spirits – and drinking … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Stylish new aesthetics for best selling Rancillo Classe 7
Stylish new aesthetics for best selling Rancillo Classe 7 The Coffee Machine Company, UK distributor of top end commercial espresso machines from leading Italian espresso machine manufacturer, Rancilio, has announced a remodelled Classe 7. This is CMC’s best-selling model and is well suited to the demands of busy restaurants and coffee shops. NEW RANCILIO CLASSE … [Read more...]
Sielaff launches new Siamonie bean to cup machine
Sielaff launches new Siamonie bean to cup machine Leading German manufacturer of top end bean-to-cup espresso coffee makers, Sielaff, has announced the launch of its latest bean-to-cup model, the Siamonie. SIAMONIE The Siamonie builds on the success of the Company’s Piacere model, which has been the Company’s best seller for several years. The new model uses top … [Read more...]
Life After Free WIFI
Life After Free WIFI 64% of hotels now offer free wireless Internet (WIFI) to guests, which has become one of the, if not the, most sought after amenity for hotel guests worldwide, whether travelling for business or leisure. Whilst this is great for travellers, it is a challenge for hoteliers. Alongside diminishing video-on-demand revenues and non-existing telephone … [Read more...]
Saphir – New tempered glass tableware from Artis
One of a host of new products featuring in the 2014 ‘Art of Artis’ catalogue is Saphir, a collection of tempered glass tableware from Duralex. Artis, a leading supplier of glassware, cutlery, tableware and barware, distributes Duralex products on an exclusive basis to the foodservice industry. SAPHIR The Saphir collection is the latest in an extensive portfolio of … [Read more...]
Wired Media team up with Hospitality & Catering News
Wired Media team up with Hospitality & Catering News Exciting new partnership Hospitality & Catering News and Wired Media Hospitality & Catering News are delighted to announce their technology partner for 2014 as Wired Media. Wired Media are a web design, development and digital marketing agency based in Bristol. As a specialist at increasing revenue for … [Read more...]
DIBS Distribution puts Burnt Tree on the menu for the first time
DIBS Distribution puts Burnt Tree on the menu for the first time DIBS Distribution is a major national distributor to all the major fast food chicken restaurants in the UK and for the first time, the Middlesex based company has chosen Burnt Tree for its latest vehicle acquisition, with the recent arrival of a new Mercedes Atego 1622 16tonne rigid on a 5 year … [Read more...]
Duck, watercress and orange salad recipe
Duck, watercress and orange salad Ingredients 6 cumin seeds 12 coriander seeds 3 juniper berries 50g flaky sea salt 6 duck leg and thigh joints 1 small bunch thyme 1 rosemary branch 1 unpeeled garlic clove, sliced, plus 1 whole garlic bulb, halved about 500g goose or ducks fat, or enough to totally submerge the duck legs 2 bay leaves 1 tsp black … [Read more...]
Renowned celebrity chef unveils plans for state-of-the-art Culinary Academy
As a restaurateur, TV presenter and Guild for Chefs UK Master Craftsman, Chef Damian Wawrzyniak has a lot on his plate. His latest venture is the establishment of the brand new City of London Culinary Academy, designed to help attendees develop unrivalled technical skills as well as gain invaluable insight into the art of classic cuisine and its origins. Set to open its doors … [Read more...]
Social Media for hospitality: insights into good practice
Social Media for hospitality: insights into good practice As previously reported (see link below) H&C News and Armourcoat recently joined forces for a ‘Social Media Roundtable’ that gathered a group from across hospitality to discuss and explore the effectiveness of social media. The event was hosted by citizenM Bankside in London, attended by delegates from pub … [Read more...]
Devon lifestyle cottages and yurts for sale
Savills, on behalf of private owners, has brought Halsbeer Farm, Kentisbeare, Devon to the market for a guide price of £1.8 million. The charming cottage complex on the edge of the Blackdown Hills comprises a five bedroom historic thatched Devon Longhouse, four cottages, four Mongolian Yurts, an indoor swimming pool, conservatory and games room. Set in over 30 acres (12 … [Read more...]
School cooks rise to the Big School Bake Off
After three baking heats at this year’s LACA conference, eight school cooks have risen to the challenge and won a place in the finals of the first ever Big School Bake Off Competition in October. TV Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley led the team of judges including Sylvie Babout representing LACA and Andy Lagor, Unilever Food Solutions education chef. They chatted to the sixteen … [Read more...]
BrewDog packaging as handcrafted as its beer
BrewDog has decided that its packaging is no longer reflective of where it is as a brewery, and has now revealed the first results of its re-design. They’ve used real wood-cut and metal letters at one of the UK’s few remaining letterpress studios to match the quality and craft of the beer with the design: “It’s time for our packaging to become as hand-crafted as our … [Read more...]
A pearl in C&C’s crown as Catering Engineers’ director achieves 30 years service
A pearl in C&C's crown as Catering Engineers' director achieves 30 years service C&C are marking an important employee milestone as Catering Engineers' Managing Director Ian Berrow celebrates 30 years with the company this July. Ian officially joined the C&C family on 16th July 1984 but this was not his first encounter with the catering equipment installation … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid to double in size in 12 months
Giggling Squid, the fast growing restaurant chain which introduced the ‘Thai Tapas’ concept to Britain, currently operates nine successful venues in Brighton, Hove, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells, Henley-on-Thames, Reigate, Stratford-upon-Avon, Marlow and Horsham. Its most recent opening, Horsham, has weekly sales averaging between £25,000 and £30,000. Its latest opening is due … [Read more...]