Ingredients for 4 1 tbsp olive oil Approx. 550 g pork steaks, trimmed 200 g pack Philadelphia Simply Stir Creamy Peppercorn 400 g frozen potato wedges, cooked as directed on the pack 100 g green salad leaves Instructions Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan. Add the pork and quickly fry until brown on both sides. Reduce the heat and cook for a further 8-9 … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Millennials to bring in the New Year with Alcohol-Free Beer
New research published 29 December reveals alcohol-free beer is the New Year tipple of choice for many of the millennial generation – those aged between 18 and 34. This age group are eight times more likely than over-65s to replace alcohol with alcohol-free beer in January, with only one in 100 of the elder generation doing so compared to one in twelve (8%) millennials. Young … [Read more...]
Hot Hotels 2015
The Sunday Times of 28 December identified six glamorous hotel openings in the UK to watch out for in 2015. Of course, these are just a few of the many openings to be expected from the flourishing UK hotel market – and H&C News expects to see many less-publicised but high quality openings during the year. Already much heralded, the chosen six are: Bath: the … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon plans 200 more
JD Wetherspoon is to open 200 new pubs and create 15,000 jobs during the next five years, investing more than £400 million developing its new pubs across the UK and Republic of Ireland. At present Wetherspoon operates 931 pubs and employs more than 34,000 staff. The new jobs will be spread across the 200 new pubs, together with extra staff recruited for the company’s … [Read more...]
Pieminister steams into 2015 with ambitious plans
A decision a year ago - to give greater focus to their retail and foodservice channels - means the award winning pie makers are back in growth after a turbulent 2013/14. The last 12 months have seen Pieminister invest in the development of their pie and mash restaurants, resulting in 47% year on year growth and like for like sales up 10% within their restaurant … [Read more...]
BMA House Events Team expands for 2015
Following a successful 2014 the BMA House team has expanded in preparation for 2015. Maxine Reynolds will be joining as Events and Sales Planner and Samantha Parker will be taking on the role of Business Development Executive. Maxine Reynolds joins the BMA House team from Tastes Catering and brings with her experience of working on a wide range of events from product launches … [Read more...]
The UK’s longest Christmas Yule Log
Measuring the length of a double-decker bus, chefs in Leicester have been getting into the Christmas spirit by creating what is thought to be Britain’s longest chocolate Yule log. A team of six chefs from Red Hot World Buffet have been preparing the 30-foot record-breaking desert for two weeks. A staggering 950 eggs, 155kg of flour, 210kg of sugar, 316 packets of butter and … [Read more...]
Interstate expands UK footprint with six more hotels
Interstate Hotels and Resorts – the leading US-based global hotel management company – has announced six new hotels recently signed in the U.K. The additions continue to demonstrate Interstate as a top choice for independent management. Boasting an international presence for 20 years, Interstate holds significant hotel operating experience in Europe and is leading an … [Read more...]
Electra Partners acquires the UK franchise of TGI Fridays
Electra Partners has agreed the acquisition of the UK franchise of TGI Fridays, the American-styled restaurant chain from TGI Fridays Restaurants, a Company owned by Sentinel Capital Partners and TriArtisan Capital Partners. Electra Private Equity PLC has invested £100 million of equity in the deal alongside TGI Fridays management team, led by Karen Forrester. Debt … [Read more...]
Slug and Lettuce to welcome Saints and Sinners
Slug and Lettuce will be inviting its customers to decide if they are saints or sinners this January. The national bar operator will be introducing a new month long ‘Saints or Sinners’ food and drinks range across its 74 bars. Sitting alongside three indulgent dishes and tempting cocktails will be three lower calorie alternative dishes and non-alcoholic cocktails, targeting … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Show’s Star Product Award Top 10
The Hospitality Show’s Star Product Awards have reached the final furlong with the ten best new products in the British hospitality industry being revealed. The final ten were whittled down from scores of exhibitor entries from the worlds of Food & Drink, Catering Equipment, Technology and Design, and will now take their rightful place in a dedicated area for all to see … [Read more...]
The Best (and Worst) New Luxury Hotels of 2014
LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence is in a strong position to give the inside track on this year’s well-documented luxury hotel openings – they have nine highly experienced and discerning experts covering the globe, they thoroughly research every property, at their own expense, and are passionate about what giving an honest and unbiased opinion to luxury travellers. So, who got … [Read more...]
Flying sales of Greedy Goose
Cotswold-based brewery, Hook Norton releases its Christmas ale, Greedy Goose, to complement its full range of beers over the festive period, and the beer has proved extremely popular after being released in November, with sales double what was originally predicted. Greedy Goose offers a full flavour, with a rounded fruity aroma to provide the ideal balance between bitter and … [Read more...]
Bookatable welcomes top UK restaurant chains
Restaurant booking service, Bookatable.co.uk, has been appointed by a number of popular groups, bringing in a total number of restaurant partners to over 12,000. Welcoming renowned establishments including the likes of Garfunkel’s, Chiquito and Marcus Wareing to its portfolio, and launching over 250 sites for Frankie and Bennies across the country in January, Bookatable’s … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Philly Mango Cheesecake
Ingredients for 10 150 g oaty biscuit crumbs 40 g butter, melted 425 g can mango slices in light syrup Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 300 g white chocolate, broken into pieces 280 g Philadelphia Original 150 ml double cream, lightly whipped Instructions Stir the biscuit crumbs into the melted butter until coated and press into the base of a 19-20 … [Read more...]