In an exciting move for C&C Catering Equipment Ltd's expansion in the south, the Chester based company has employed three new southern based Project Managers to support its ever growing business in London and the surrounding areas. Joining the company is Colin Barnard, who holds industry experience after serving many years with Winterhalter, Alex Ermogenous, a recent … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites
This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites is brought to you by Rachel Phipps. The ingredient you will need: 500g (18 oz) Sausage Meat 1 Small White Onion 2 Heaped tbsp Fresh Breadcrumbs 1 Heaped tsp Dried Sage Boiling Water 6-12 Slices Unsmoked Streaky Bacon 12-14 Fresh Cranberries Fresh Rosemary For the full recipe click here Chef Central is … [Read more...]
Dalata Hotel Group to acquire Tara Towers Hotel Dublin
Dalata Hotel Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Tara Towers Hotel in Dublin 4, for a consideration of €13.155 million. Completion of the acquisition is scheduled for January 2016. Tara Towers Hotel Dublin is a 3 star hotel located on the Merrion Road, Dublin 4 adjacent to the recently developed Elmpark Urban Campus. Facilities at the … [Read more...]
‘Brewing Green’ reports sector on track to meet environmental targets
The UK beer and pub industry has made even further progress in its efforts to tackle climate change and other environmental challenges, according to Brewing Green, the BBPA’s annual environment commitments report. Key achievements in this reporting year Brewers’ energy efficiency rose again, by 1.2 per cent in 2014. There has been an overall improvement of 11.6 per cent … [Read more...]
AccorHotels doubles size of ibis Styles network across UK
AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, has signed the ibis Styles Manchester Portland Street hotel. As a result, the brand has now doubled the number of rooms to 2,031 in 2015, across the UK and Ireland. Located in one of Manchester’s most sought after locations, overlooking Piccadilly Gardens, the 204 room hotel is an ideal base for … [Read more...]
British towns join casual dining openings boom
Nearly two in three British towns have seen their numbers of pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs rise or stay the same in the last year, the latest edition of the licensed trade’s Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach reveals. The exclusive research shows that of 236 British towns with more than 100 licensed premises, only 85 saw their stock fall in the year to … [Read more...]
Sager Group serviced apartment scheme at Islington Square
Sager Group, in association with Cain Hoy, have unveiled details of the 58,000 sqft Almeida Serviced Apartments scheme planned for Islington Square, which will provide 108 apartments and deliver one of the most luxurious and exclusive hospitality offerings in London. As part of the delivery of this scheme, Sager Group is about to recommence discussions with a leading … [Read more...]
Growing popularity of Alcohol-Free beer
New research released by AB InBev reveals the growing popularity of alcohol-free beer amongst the British public, with one in ten women (10%) and nearly a quarter (22%) of Londoners the most inclined to consume alcohol-free beer over any other UK city, drinking alcohol-free beer on a weekly basis. Nearly a third of Brits (32%) have now tried alcohol-free beer, with … [Read more...]
Caren Geering Wins ALMR Business Development Manager Award 2015
Caren Geering, the Admiral Taverns Group Business Development Manager (BDM) for South Wales, has won the ALMR Business Development Manager of the Year Award at the 2015 ALMR Operations Manager Awards. Caren works with and supports 43 pubs and their licensees in the South Wales region for the Group, including Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, and has been instrumental to the … [Read more...]
SSP opens Boston Grill casual fine-dining concept
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened ‘casual fine-dining’ concept Boston Grill at Stockholm Central Station. Offering the elegance of fine dining combined with the warm and personal touch of a more casual environment, Boston Grill is a relaxed meeting place providing the highest standards of service. The menu is … [Read more...]
Annual HOSPA Christmas Awards 2015 – the winners
The winners of the prestigious Annual ‘Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Awards of the Year 2015’ were announced 17 December in London by HOSPA – the UK’s leading educational organisation for professionals involved in Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT within the hospitality industry. The 2015 HOSPA winners HOSPA Hospitality Professionals Award … [Read more...]
British Pub Confederation to speak up for Britain’s pubs and publicans
The British Pub Confederation - a new national confederation of pub organisations - has been established to bring together many leading pro-pub groups to provide a strong voice for Britain's pubs and publicans, ensuring that pubs, publicans and pub supporters have a powerful unified voice in campaigning and lobbying the Government on key pub related issues. The Confederation … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones acquires Fare of London and Principals Catering
On 15 December, Harbour & Jones acquired PCC Ltd, which trades in both the event and business and industry catering fields as Fare of London, the prestigious contract catering and venue management business, and Principals Catering, a prominent education caterer. The deal provides Harbour & Jones with the scale it needs to pursue its ambitious growth plans, whilst … [Read more...]
Hotel, restaurant and cinema plans approved in Ashford
Multi-million pound plans to transform a vacant brownfield site in the heart of Ashford town centre into a boutique cinema, family hotel and restaurants and cafes were approved on 16 December by Ashford Borough Council’s planning committee. The flagship 2.6 hectare (6.42 acre) site, opposite Debenhams, was originally part of the location of the Kent town’s cattle market and … [Read more...]
Orée inaugural bakery to open on Fulham Road
Sloane Stanley Estate has today announced that Orée, a premium French artisan patisserie and boulangerie, is to launch its first UK flagship café. Due to open in March 2016, the 2,949 sq ft space is spread over two floors and marks the beginning of an expansion programme in London. Founded by Laurent d’Orey, Orée stands out for its artisan recipes and the high quality … [Read more...]