28°-50° Restaurant Group has appointrd Sid Clark as its new Operations Director. Sid joins the 28°-50° team from Maze and Maze Grill by Gordon Ramsay where he was General Manager for five years. With a strong background in F&B in his new position, Sid will take overall responsibility for developing further 28°-50° operational capability. Sid Clark said: "I am … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Sky and Molson Coors launch UpLift Media for pubs
Sky and Molson Coors have launched UpLift Media, a new way to promote live sport, drinks and events in pubs. Using cutting-edge digital signage technology, UpLift Media provides an industry-leading way for pubs and bars to drive customer footfall, loyalty and spend at no cost to them, while also receiving a monthly cash payment. The initial rollout of UpLift Media is … [Read more...]
Costa Eco Pod serves up sustainability success in Telford
The newly appointed Mayor of Telford, Councillor Leon Murray, formally opened Costa’s Eco Pod – the UK’s first ‘zero energy’ coffee shop on 27 May. 54% energy saving Costa gathered its development partners, sustainability experts and the local community to thank those involved in the project and mark the success of the Eco Pod’s environmental performance – saving 54% of … [Read more...]
Dry-bar The Brink crowned Bar of the Year at Liverpool Awards
The Brink has been crowned Bar of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2015. After continuing to impress the North West with its innovative non-alcoholic beverages, the popular Parr Street social enterprise beat off stiff competition from across Liverpool as a result of its ‘dry-bar uniqueness and revolutionary approach’. Together with some of the city’s … [Read more...]
CEO ‘Pleased’ with Oakman Inns’ progress
For Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, it has already been another year to remember: Borg-Neal will have opened six new restaurants, raised £10million from private investors, removed all Bank debt, and strengthened his board to give the company a new depth of experience and abilities. And he also managed to get married with an eight hour reception, fit in a huge party for … [Read more...]
TUCO takes Conference to the Capital
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), the UK’s membership community for in-house public sector caterers, is taking its Conference to the Capital this summer, as world leading Imperial College London plays host. Hundreds of catering professionals from the Higher Education sector will gather in July for the annual event to share thoughts and opinions, discover new … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotel London collects accolades
The five-star Corinthia Hotel in London is continuing to gather prestigious awards and establish itself among the city’s finest hotels. Best Luxury Hotel in London The London flagship of Corinthia Hotels was named ‘Best Luxury Hotel in London’ at the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence, held in the USA last week. This annual ULTRA Summit brings the world’s most … [Read more...]
The Hotcha Chinese take away franchise opportunity
Successful entrepreneur and Hotcha founder James Liang launched the business in 2011 with a very clear plan to make his brand the first national Chinese take away franchise in the UK. “Despite the enormous popularity of Chinese food all over the country, there were no national players of the type you see in the pizza, chicken and burger markets” said James. “Those highly … [Read more...]
Star unlocks £5m value to lessees through SmartDispense
As Star Pubs & Bars reaches its 200th Smart Dispense installation, new analysis of the impact of Smart Dispense on beer sales reveals an 8% sales uplift post installation. As a result Star Pubs & Bars is accelerating its roll out of the system, doubling the number of installations by the end of the year. Increases in dispense yield + uplift in sales Lessees have … [Read more...]
Vacherin crowns its champion barista
Oliver Isiuwa is Vacherin’s number one barista, claiming the title at the final of the Vacherin London Barista Coffee Championship. A stand-out barista for the specialist London caterer at its client site of Battersea Power Station, Oliver’s exceptional technical skills, knowledge and coffee flair stood out from his fellow finalists and secured victory. Vibrant and … [Read more...]
Sodexo launches hospitality offering for universities
Sodexo has launched a new hospitality menu to be rolled out across its portfolio of university contracts. Universities are increasingly offering hospitality, conferencing and banqueting, in an effort to develop new commercial revenues. Sodexo already delivers significant hospitality work for its university clients, catering for events and conferences accounts for up to 50% … [Read more...]
UK hotels and b&b’s need to get online
The latest Travel & Tourism Survey conducted by MHA, the UK-wide association of chartered accountants and business advisors, indicates that 26% of operators in the hotel and bed and breakfast sector are still unable to take online bookings. This is despite the fact that 50% of respondents to the annual survey report a year-on-year increase in online bookings and the fact … [Read more...]
New GM leads recruitment drive at regenerated city hotel
A recruitment drive to fill 14 positions at the new Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough – Centre Square, located within the former Cook and Endeavour House, is now under way. Newly appointed General Manager Mark Winter will lead the hunt in a bid to enlist a team of enthusiastic individuals looking to build a successful career in hospitality. Assisted by Middlesbrough … [Read more...]
Pork crackling reaches North Pole
“Pork Crackling got us to the Pole”, writes Explorer and Industrialist, David Hempleman-Adams, and his team of four wounded soldiers from the Royal Dragoon Guards. “We each ate 2 packets a day, to fuel us to the top.” The British explorer and his team reached the North Pole on skis, arriving at 15.00 BST, 16th April, as part of the Mamont Polar Cup 2015. Hempleman-Adams, … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Feel Good Salad with Blackbean Bites
Ingredients 1 box Fry's Blackbean, Quinoa and Chia Bites 20g pomegranate seeds 50g assorted nuts, roasted Bunch of fresh mixed lettuce leaves Bunch of rocket Bunch of mint 100g mange tout Salt and pepper to taste Vegan Ranch Dressing Method Cook the bites according to the back of the box. Roast the nuts in a preheated oven at 225C for about … [Read more...]