The 120 bedroom Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport has been sold in a deal brokered by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Owned and operated by Tim Timmerman since 1983, the landmark hotel has now been sold to D’Urberville Hotels Limited for an undisclosed sum off a £4m asking price following a confidential marketing campaign. Originally dating back to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Tortilla opens 22nd restaurant on Finchley Road
Tortilla, the largest fast-casual Burrito restaurant in the UK has opened the doors to its 22nd restaurant on London’s Finchley Road. Located just a few steps away from Finchley Road tube station, the restaurant will serve up its usual classic California Burritos and Tacos, as well as its new evening menu offering of Chicken Quesadillas and Nachos Queso, all inspired by the … [Read more...]
Kitchen Manager
Recruiter: Stonegate Pub Company Location: Ashtead, Surrey Salary Up to £25,000 Closes: 19 Jun 2015 Stonegate Pub Company can offer you a career that’s fast moving, ever changing, guaranteed to be challenging each and every day and never, ever dull! For full details … [Read more...]
Picky Brits embarrassed when eating out
A study by the SUBWAY brand has found six in ten Brits are so worried about what a date or partner thinks of them while eating that they often ignore their preferred choice of food for something that’s more straightforward. In contrast to their partners, 40 per cent of the 2,000 polled would never complain if a food order wasn't right or tasted bad, with the average person … [Read more...]
Adventurous Brits go for gold
Sales of lighter blonde, golden, and pale ales are increasing against more traditional darker beers, according to research by Nicholson’s Pubs. The pub group, with over 80 locations across the UK, has seen a huge rise in popularity of the paler colour ales with sales increasing 27% over the five years, reflecting changing tastes. Nicholson’s top selling beers in volume terms … [Read more...]
Mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities
The latest monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, shows mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities in April 2015. Aberdeen falling, Glasgow positive, Edinburgh flat For the fifth consecutive month hoteliers in … [Read more...]
Queen’s Speech, zero hours contracts and NMW penalties
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP has updated us on the Queen’s Speech and advises that details of specific proposed employment law changes were limited. However, the Government is proposing reforms to strike laws (see below). In addition, on Tuesday, the much-talked about ban on exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts came into force under the Small Business, Enterprise and … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon apologises for second case involving travelling community
JD Wetherspoon has admitted liability in respect of one of its pubs, The Tivoli in Cambridge, where three members of the travelling community were refused entry by door staff and a member of the pub’s management team, following a traveller’s funeral in the vicinity, on the grounds that they were travellers. Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said: “We apologise to the three … [Read more...]
Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Award Winners 2015
Nineteen Scottish food and drink businesses and individuals have been selected from a record breaking 239 entries and a shortlist of 50 businesses to take the titles at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2015. The finalists represented a broad spectrum of Scotland’s food and drink: from small companies like Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company and Charlotte Flower … [Read more...]
Crabbie’s Grand National toasts success of Mobile Drinks Ordering app
The Crabbie’s Grand National has reported an average spend 44% higher than traditional methods after the introduction of a revolutionary new system of in-seat mobile drinks ordering at the world’s most famous steeplechase last month, putting it firmly at the forefront of catering trends. BPL Digital teamed up with Jockey Club Catering to ensure that visitors to The Jockey … [Read more...]
Stonegate’s Classic Estate launches summer drinks menu
Stonegate’s Classic Estatehas launched a new drinks menu for the summer season. The new menu, which will be available for three months from Monday 1 June until Tuesday 1 September, sees a focus on fruit flavoured beverages. The new drinks range introduces fruit based cocktails in the form of a Strawberry Spritz (above) – a sparkling summer sensation of delicately soft … [Read more...]
Pelican’s Piranha wins Business Innovation Award
Pelican triumphs 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 won the Business Innovation Award at the 2015 Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards for the launch of its cloud-based food allergen, menu costing and … [Read more...]
Key company points from the Numis Leisure conference
As previously reported, Numis – the respected UK institutional stockbrokers and corporate advisors – hosted its annual Travel & Leisure conference on Thursday 21 May. Domino’s Pizza, Enterprise Inns, Fuller Smith & Turner, Marston’s and Revolution Bars Group all presented at the conference, and below are some of the key points that were made. Domino’s Pizza (BUY; … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels launches ‘Food for Thought’ menu for MICE market
Corinthia Hotels, the renowned collection of luxury hotels, has launched a range of new healthy eating options for MICE planners and their business travellers, aimed at keeping them physically healthy and mentally focused, developed in collaboration with a leading Nutritional Therapist, Jeannette Hyde. ‘Food for Thought’ Menus ‘Food for Thought’ Menus are Corinthia’s new … [Read more...]
