Held at the heart of Sirha in Lyon, this fifteenth edition of the Bocuse d’Or was once again the gathering point for the very best in gastronomy worldwide with Norway winning after 5 hours and 35 minutes of breath-taking tests! The prestigious gastronomy contest - created by Paul Bocuse in 1987 - rewarded the best Chef among 24 international candidates who performed live in … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Hilton Edinburgh Airport first in Scotland to achieve Investors In Young People
Hilton Edinburgh Airport is the first hotel in Scotland to have been awarded the prestigious Investors in Young People Accreditation, the only people management standard that focuses on an employer’s recruitment and retention of young people. Launched in July 2014, Investors in Young People originated through a key recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns agrees terms on Warwick acquisition
Following recent press speculation, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd has confirmed that they have agreed terms with the key parties to take over The Lazy Cow in Warwick. Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, commented: “We have held long discussions with Urban & Country Leisure (UCL) and the site’s freeholder, Downing Capital, and I am delighted to say that we have agreed … [Read more...]
UK consumers hesitant to try new alcoholic drinks
A new Canadean report finds that eight out of ten consumers who drink alcohol out of their homes rarely or never try new alcoholic drinks. This is concerning as substantial investment is made in developing and marketing new products. However, exciting flavours and seasonal offerings will keep the market from stagnating. According to Canadean, 77% of out-of-home drinkers … [Read more...]
Nelson’s Guide to Great Glasswashing
Presentation of drinks is more important now than it’s ever been and using the right glassware, whether it’s for beer, wine, soft drinks or cocktails, is key to customer perception – and enjoyment! However, attempting to keep glasses looking as good as the day they arrived can be difficult. Glass is a very durable material but, of course, is also extremely brittle and needs … [Read more...]
Bocuse d’Or 2015 Results are in
Over the past two days, 24 chefs representing 24 countries have competed in the Bocuse d’Or, the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, held every two years in Lyon, France. The results of this year's event are below. In 1987 the Bocuse d’Or was called into being by the world-renowned star chef Paul Bocuse. Since then the international competition has been held every two … [Read more...]
2nd Chef (Chef De Partie) – The George Inn, Lacock, Wiltshire
Type: Permanent Salary: competitive salary depending on experience and performance related bonus Location(s): Wiltshire We are looking for a 2nd Chef to join our team at the iconic pub in a National Trust village of Lacock. We are busy, food led establishment with strong emphasis on traditional cask ales. For full details … [Read more...]
Carlsberg extends Tapster’s Cask Ale range
Carlsberg UK has extended its portfolio by partnering with eight additional breweries to introduce new beers to its 2015 Tapster’s Cask Ale range, each available to order this month. The new partnerships will broaden the variety of beers available to its UK on-trade customers. New for 2015 are beers including Business As Usual from Derby Brewing Company, Double Dragon from … [Read more...]
1 in 6 ate out on Christmas Day 2014: more to follow?
Allegra Foodservice’s latest report from the Eating Out Panel, the UK’s most accurate and insightful continuous tracking of eating out behaviours, reveals that 1 in 6 UK adults ate out on Christmas Day 2014, equating to about 8 million meals. Furthermore, the report revealed that over a quarter of UK adults have never eaten out on Christmas Day, but nearly half would … [Read more...]
The Goring closes…for a brand new look
An army of British craftsmen, painters, artists, designers and guilders has descended upon The Goring as it closes its doors for the final flourish of its top-to-toe designer renovation. The family-owned luxury Belgravia hotel will re-open on Saturday 21 February, just in time for its 105th birthday celebrations. Delights to be revealed at The “new” Goring include an in-room … [Read more...]
Global Restaurant Investment Forum reveals culinary tour and networking receptions
Following the success of its 2014 debut, the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) is combining culinary tours and networking receptions with thought-provoking and honest content presented by leaders of the F&B industry. Opening with culinary tour The conference will open with a culinary tour for registered GRIF attendees on Monday 16 February. The first stop … [Read more...]
Marston’s strong Christmas trading
Marston’s has reported that its performance in the financial year to date has been encouraging, including good trading over the Christmas and New Year period. Profitability is in line with expectations. Commenting, Ralph Findlay, Chief Executive, said: “We have again traded well over the Christmas period, with good sales growth over the key Christmas fortnight for the … [Read more...]
Historic Stratford nightclub on the market
Leisure property specialist Fleurets has brought the former Rex Nightclub in Stratford to the market on behalf of the landlords, London Borough of Newham. The property, a former theatre dating back to the Victorian era, was built in the late 1800s and opened in 1896 as the Borough Theatre & Opera House. Actors including Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Henry Irving and Ellen Terry … [Read more...]
Workshop Coffee on the move in Marylebone
Not content with launching two new locations last year, Workshop Coffee Co. has now taken over a bigger site in St Christopher’s Place, just a stone’s throw away from its original Marylebone Coffeebar. Working again with Ink Associates on design and construction, and this time with a larger footprint, Workshop will be building on what has made its West End outpost such a … [Read more...]
IHG brings Staybridge Suites to London’s Vauxhall
The hotel is owned by Spring Mews (Hotel) Ltd and managed by Cycas Hospitality and under franchise with Intercontinental Hotels Group. InterContinental Hotels Group has opened Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall in Spring Mews, just off the Albert Embankment and minutes from Vauxhall tube, bus and rail links. IHG’s 5th Staybridge Suites in the UK is a 93 suite new build … [Read more...]