Pelican is a finalist at the 2015 Catering in Scotland Excellence Awards for its Piranha menu costing and food allergen portal. Pelican Procurement Services, the procurement and supply chain management specialist, has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Catering in Scotland Excellence Awards in recognition of the launch of its cloud-based food allergen, menu costing and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Young’s acquires The Canonbury
Young’s has acquired The Canonbury in Islington from Dawes Restaurants. General Manager, Oisin Rogers, formerly of The Ship moves over to run the new pub. The magnificent 3,000 square foot Georgian pub boasts a 70-cover dining room, an elegant first floor private room and a 4,000 square foot garden. As one would expect from a Young’s pub with Rogers at the helm, the venue … [Read more...]
Spirit Pub Company reports good progress
Spirit has reported its Unaudited Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 7 March 2015, showing good progress for its portfolio of 1,211 Managed and Leased pubs nationwide: EBITDA up 5%; profit before tax and Earnings per Share both up 12%. Mike Tye, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to report another strong half year performance at Spirit. Our results … [Read more...]
AppleWatch fuels Marriott International’s Mobile Travel Revolution
With more than a billion people expected to travel in 2015 and nearly two billion smart devices currently in use, Marriott International is on a mission to connect with travellers throughout their journey. With the launch of Apple Watch, the company is announcing another bold step in a series of innovative mobile and digital travel services that are enabling its guests to … [Read more...]
Bath for Giggling Squid with 8 more in pipeline
Within four weeks of opening in Bristol, Giggling Squid, the high growth family of Thai restaurants, has completed on a new site in Bath. The latest acquisition takes the group’s portfolio to 13 sites. The company, which introduced the “Thai Tapas” dining concept to the UK in 2009, is on a quest to have the UK’s first nationwide string of 70 restaurants within 7 … [Read more...]
Settle down on the #SelfieSofa
Drake & Morgan are introducing the#SelfieSofa (pictured above) at The Refinery from 5th to 12th May to celebrate the launch of the restaurant and bar's new brunch menu. Diners are encouraged to gather friends, take a selfie using @therefinerybar #SelfieSofa, and the most shared/liked at the end of the week will win brunch for the group worth £250. Selfie sticks will, of … [Read more...]
Hotel picks Max-Top for 5* quality
Surface specialist Max-Top is thrilled to announce that the Alexander Hotel group has begun to install Max-Top Quartz surfaces in number of its luxury hotels throughout the UK. The 5* Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa in Sussex is the first to receive the product, that has been installed in a number of its stylish en suite bathrooms. Stephen Moss, managing director of … [Read more...]
Keeping the lights on for a £66 billion industry
Ahead of next week’s national and local elections in England, the ALMR has launched its 2015 Late Night Manifesto promoting the UK’s late night entertainment scene and outlining the Association’s campaigning work. This manifesto outlines the key priorities for policy makers to cement, secure and enhance our world class reputation for growth, investment and jobs. Partner the … [Read more...]
Starbucks launches Cold Brew at London Coffee Festival
Starbucks is to launch Cold Brew in three central London stores – Kingsway, Great Portland Street and St. Martin’s Lane. The arrival marks the beginning of the roll-out which will see 30 stores across London serve the new format drink in its initial phase. The first coffee chain in the UK to bring the new style of drink to the high street, Cold Brew demonstrates the latest … [Read more...]
Launch of The Voice of The Night Time Industries
The NTIA is a new trade association that aims to be “The Voice of The Night Time Industries”. With members from across the UK and a board that reflects the innovation and diversity of one of Britain’s greatest contributions to culture and the economy, the NTIA seeks to re-position the national and local conversation about operators and owners in the night time … [Read more...]
The Arch London celebrates Coffee Week in style
Swap traditional Afternoon Tea for ‘Afternoon Coffee’ at The Arch London this Coffee Week (4-10 May 2015). The 5* hotel, located in Marylebone, is offering coffee-lovers an indulgent take on Afternoon Tea, with a caffeinated twist. Priced at £37pp, Afternoon Coffee will include delectable coffee treats such as coffee flavour macaroons, mini coffee éclairs and cakes, as well … [Read more...]
Thistle Liverpool celebrates Cunard’s 175th anniversary
Thistle Liverpool, the famous ship-shaped hotel on the banks of the Mersey has named six suites after Cunard’s favourite fleet, marking the shipping company’s 175th anniversary and its proud Liverpool heritage. Cunard Captain Christopher Wells and six Bell Boys joined the Thistle team at the Central Liverpool hotel to ‘launch’ Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, … [Read more...]
Licensee of the Year Award 2015 finalists
The finalists for the British Institute of Innkeeping Licensee of the Year Award have been revealed ahead of the Summer Event and Annual Lunch on 2 June. This year celebrates the 30th Licensee of the Year, with two husband and wife teams up for the award, both of whom also made the finals in 2014. The awards recognise the country’s top licensees with a passion for the trade. … [Read more...]
Restaurants essential to UK’s high street renaissance
Catering outlets including restaurants are the only category of chain operator to have seen unbroken growth in UK branch numbers over the last seventeen years, according to CBRE, the commercial property and real estate services advisor. 258% increase since 1998 In a landmark study of UK retail, CBRE analysed data supplied by Retail Locations and found that restaurant and … [Read more...]
Rising Star Chef joins The Feathers in Woodstock
The AA four star, two AA rosette Feathers at Woodstock has boosted its team with the appointment of Adam Caisley as Head Chef, who moves from the Wild Rabbit, Kingham, also in Oxfordshire. General Manager, Dominic Bishop is delighted by the appointment “Our restaurant is known to be good, but we are determined to make it truly exceptional. Adam, who quickly established The … [Read more...]