InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces the opening of InterContinental London - The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s rejuvenated historic, entertainment and financial gateway. With 182 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts open worldwide and more than 50 hotels in the global development pipeline, IHG continues to expand … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Meat Free Tuna-Style Snacks
Vegan - Cooking Time 15 Minutes Ingredients 250 Fry's Meat-Free Polony, finely grated 1/2 Onion, finely chopped 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped 3 tbsp Egg-free mayonnaise, add more if desired Salt to taste Method Mix all of the above mentioned ingredients together to create a smooth paste Serving Suggestions: Spread on whole wheat brown bread to … [Read more...]
Stakes are high for new head chef
The head chef has been appointed at Southampton’s exciting new art venue and steak restaurant which is set to open later in February. Dina Spencer (23) will now head up the kitchen at Steak of the Art, an exciting new venture that when open will cater for around 170 people serving steaks alongside an art gallery that will showcase and sell quality affordable art. Inspired … [Read more...]
The future of food in focus at 2016 City Food Lecture
Future food trends are set to be the key focus at London’s exclusive City Food Lecture 2016. One of the most important, prestigious and exciting dates in the industry calendar, the annual, invitation-only event, which this year takes place on Feburary 16 at London’s prestigious Guildhall, features a keynote address from a leading industry figure on a topic they see as being … [Read more...]
Bohemia appoints Georgi Mihov as Head Sommelier
Michelin starred Bohemia restaurant in Jersey has appointed Georgi Mihov as its new Head Sommelier. Georgi joins Bohemia with over 20 years of experience in high-end hotels and restaurants from working in his native Bulgaria to China, Abu Dhabi and London where he honed his knowledge at The Savoy Hotel. He boasts an exceptional CV having worked in renowned hotel … [Read more...]
Hotel of the Year accolade for L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa, Jersey
Award-winning Hand Picked Hotels has chosen L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa, Jersey, as its Hotel of the Year in recognition of an outstanding performance in 2015. L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa, overlooking the white sands of St Brelade’s Bay, and part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection of 20 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands, won the accolade following a stellar … [Read more...]
Annabelle Ewing MSP & award winning chefs to attend the ‘Big Hospitality Conversation’ in Dundee
Minister for Youth and Women's Employment, Annabelle Ewing, MSP and chefs, winner of Scotland’s Young Chef of the Year, Adam Newth, and MasterChef The Professionals reigning champion, Jamie Scott, announced as special guests attending the 3rd Scottish Big Hospitality Conversation at the Apex Hotel in Dundee today, 26th January, where over 300 new jobs pledges will be … [Read more...]
Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Restaurant celebrates 10 years with interior refresh and enhanced menu This year InterContinental London Park Lane marks 10 years since acclaimed Chef Theo Randall launched his award-winning Italian restaurant; Theo Randall at the InterContinental. To celebrate this milestone, Theo has enhanced his menu of simple, rustic, Italian cuisine with new dishes to complement his … [Read more...]
Day Four – Obsession 16 – Sixteen years of culinary excellence at Northcote
Well the first three days have all been great successes as you can see on Twitter #Obsession16 and now we have day four to look forward to with three Michelin-starred chef Annie Féolde taking centre stage at Northcote. In 1993 Annie Feolde was the first female chef outside France (the first two were Mère Brazier and Mère Bourgeois in Lyon, in the Fifties – she was the third … [Read more...]
Restaurants must tolerate those with intolerances
New YouGov research into the FreeFrom industry indicates that while there are positive steps being made in the provision for food allergies in restaurants, several challenges are still to be met by the hospitality sector on this issue. FreeFrom foods – such as gluten free, dairy free, or wheat free products – are big business and getting bigger. But while supermarkets … [Read more...]
Casual Dining previews new innovations for 2016
Casual Dining – the multi-award winning trade event for the UK’s casual dining sector, has released its first preview of some of the new products being showcased this year. Returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, next month on 24-25 February, the show has firmly established itself as an essential visit for casual dining operators (including multiple … [Read more...]
Michelin-Starred Simon Hulstone Cooks A Skrei-Sational Meal For Michel Roux Jr & Friends
A special type of cod has landed on the UK food scene straight from the cold, clear waters of Northern Norway. Industry leaders and inspirational Chefs including José Pizarro, Daniel Galmiche and Pascal Aussignac joined the Norwegian Ambassador to the UK, Mona Juul and the Norwegian Seafood Council at a celebratory dinner with Michel Roux Jr, exquisitely cooked by … [Read more...]
Choice Hotels launches ascend hotel collection in the UK with 5 star Edinburgh property
Choice Hotels International, Inc., the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, announced today the introduction of it’s top end Ascend Hotel Collection to the UK, with Edinburgh’s five-star The Howard and four-star Channings Hotel, joining as the first UK Ascend Hotel Collection members. “The launch of Ascend … [Read more...]
Michael Wignall gets underway at Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park celebrated on Friday 22 January, as a new era got underway with Michael Wignall’s first service at the iconic Devon hotel. Guests were welcomed with a chilled glass of Champagne and sat down to enjoy Michael’s brand new 10 course tasting menu, including dishes such as ‘Octopus pressé, Portland crab, smoked scallop roe emulsion, ginger and seaweed, radish … [Read more...]
Park Regis Birmingham celebrates ‘topping out’
A topping out ceremony has been held at Europe’s first Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham as construction work nears the end of its final phase. During a sneak preview inside the hotel, guests were given a tour of the £50 million project and saw the scale and progress of the building ahead of its opening. Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Raymond Hassell, attended the … [Read more...]