Hot on the London trend for big breakfasts and boozy brunches, Drake & Morgan has launched its Sunday Brunch in a big way across six of its eight stylish bars and restaurants across London, including The Refinery on Bankside, The Fable in Farringdon, The Parlour in Canada Square and The Happenstance, The Folly and The Drift in the City. Crafted by executive chef … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Tom Aspey joins Farncombe Estate from Soho House Group
Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds has appointed Tom Aspey as General Manager of its two hotels: the award-winning boutique hotel Dormy House and the newly opened Foxhill Manor – an eight-bedroom private house hotel. Commenting on the new appointment, Andrew Grahame, CEO of Farncombe says, “We are delighted to have Tom on-board. He has an incredible track record … [Read more...]
Rare opportunity to acquire group of established Norfolk inns
A distinctive group of established dining pubs and inns located around the stunning North Norfolk coast and the Norfolk Broads National Park has been placed on the market by leisure property specialists Fleurets. The properties – formerly operated by Marco Pierre White’s company Horatio Inns - are being offered for sale on the instructions of the Joint Administrators of … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels forge ahead with new properties
Redefine|BDL Hotels, the leading independent hotel management company, has made significant progress on four brand new hotels in the first quarter of 2015. Representing an investment of approximately £60m in the hotel sector overall, the properties set to launch in the coming months constitute 577 additional rooms and multiple leading hotel brands, including two new … [Read more...]
UK Provinces continue to shine against flat London
Whilst London hotels' profitability showed a virtually flat year-on-year movement in the month of March, the UK provinces continued to post strong performance with particular growth in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR). In particular, South East hoteliers recorded an 8.4% surge in this metric, according to the latest data from HotStats. South East With … [Read more...]
Kim Woodward appointed Savoy Grill’s first Female Head Chef
Kim Woodward has been appointed Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Group’s Savoy Grill, becoming the first woman to run the kitchen in its 126-year history. She returns to the kitchen where she helped spearhead its success during the 2010 re-launch. Recruited from within the Gordon Ramsay Group, Kim has spent the past three years as Head Chef of the York & Albany, the … [Read more...]
CAMRA members vote for more inclusive approach
Members of CAMRA, Europe's largest beer consumer group, have reinforced the organisation's positive approach to campaigning for beer and pubs by passing a series of progressive motions at its annual conference. More than 1,200 CAMRA members attended the conference in Nottingham and debated and voted on 20 motions about issues affecting the beer and pub industry, as well as … [Read more...]
More consumers eating out and snacking on the increase
More and more people are buying meals and snacks to eat outside the home as the number of foodservice outlets in the UK continues to grow and the choice of foods broadens. As food operators offer dishes, menus and snacks designed to appeal to people at any time of day, wherever they happen to be, the temptation to consume meals out of the home has never been greater. Food … [Read more...]
Renaissance Pubs renamed as Three Cheers Pub Co.
Renaissance Pubs has undergone a rebrand and from today becomes Three Cheers Pub Co. The change takes place following a trademark dispute. Celebrating the name The south London pub group has launched a programme of activity to celebrate the new name. Exciting additions to its food and drink offering include the launch of a Summer Pale Ale and a range of bespoke … [Read more...]
Brits favour staycations for 2015, spending £1,352 apiece
As Brits enjoy the hottest April on record, VoucherCodes.co.uk has revealed the UK is set to enjoy a tourism boost this year as 83 per cent opt for a holiday at home, a rise of 17 per cent on 2014. The lure of British shores, country pubs and cosmopolitan cities means the UK is now the no. 1 holiday destination for Brits, beating the nearest contender, Europe, by 16 per … [Read more...]
Strong results at Whitbread and new growth milestones
Whitbread has reported its results for the financial year to 26 February 2015, with sales, earnings per share and dividends all growing strongly. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, said: "Whitbread had an outstanding year, with a 13.7% increase in total sales, underlying earnings per share growth of 19.4% and a proposed full year dividend per share increase of … [Read more...]
Constellation gains control of Claridges, The Berkeley and The Connaught
Although details have not been released at the time of writing, it has been confirmed that Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay’s family interests have sold their 64% shareholding in Coroin Ltd, the company that owns the three luxury London hotels, Claridges, The Berkeley and The Connaught, to Constellation Hotels Group which, in turn is backed by Qatari investors. As is well … [Read more...]
Sous Chef – London
Recruiter: Cote Restaurants Location: London (Central), London (Greater) Salary: up to £25k + extra shift pay Closes: 09 May 2015 As a Sous Chef in a Côte restaurant, you’ll have every opportunity to develop your skills and fulfil your potential. We’ll give you all the training and support you need, complemented by opportunities to work with the freshest … [Read more...]
Max-Top launches nationwide training course
Surface specialist Max-Top has launched a nationwide training course designed to practically demonstrate the preparation and installation of its unique surface Max-Top Quartz. The course, which has been developed for installers of surfaces as well as people who sell or design surfacing, runs monthly in Manchester and Reading, with more regional locations set to be added during … [Read more...]
Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef – Crockers Folly – NW London
Your responsibilities will be to: Play an influential role within a motivated, passionate team, working well together to achieve imaginative, extraordinary dishes that surprise and delight our guests Be proud of your kitchen, keeping it safe and clean and providing a visible focal point within our restaurant Regularly create new, experimental dishes for our menu, … [Read more...]