For the second successive year, products and dishes of artisan school catering company Cucina Restaurants have been licensed to carry the Vegetarian Society Approved trademark. This accreditation gives continuing assurance to students and staff that all vegetarian dishes served in its restaurants are of the highest quality, free from animal fats and containing no … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Camm & Hooper launch new bar concept, By Appointment Only
After a week of soft launch events Camm and Hooper open the doors of new bar concept, By Appointment Only. Housed within the ornate and luxurious Victorian Bath House, customers can reserve a private area of this unique space for 2-50 guests, Thursday through Saturday. As the name suggests, use of this exquisite venue is by appointment only, maintaining the space’s exclusivity … [Read more...]
River Cottage HQ wins Silver at the 2016 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
River Cottage HQ has won a Silver Award in the Best Tourism Experience category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2016 Ceremony. Celebrating excellence across the industry, the ceremony - held for the first time this year during English Tourism Week - announced 16 winners including Best Tourism Experience, Best Visitor Attraction and Best Large Hotel and … [Read more...]
Quod, Old Parsonage & Gee’s open terraces in time for Spring
On the first of April, Jeremy Mogford’s iconic Oxford hotels and restaurants open their terraces for Spring. The recently refurbished Quod Restaurant & Bar unveils its brand new Italian garden terrace where you can enjoy a south facing feel of the Mediterranean. The Old Parsonage will set the table for smart al fresco dinner and drinks within the walled courtyard terrace, … [Read more...]
Eastleigh College tutor wins best chef lecturer award
Greg Cheeseman, Chef Lecturer at Eastleigh College, has been awarded a prestigious award at the Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE) awards. Greg was awarded the Best Chef Lecturer, coming ahead of three other chefs from across the UK who were also shortlisted for the award. The PACE awards are open to individuals, departments and Colleges that have … [Read more...]
The Wild Brunch Club launches at Mac & Wild
This Spring, London’s favourite Scottish restaurant Mac & Wild will be launching their brand new Wild Brunch Club every Saturday and Sunday. Diners will be treated to a traditional Scottish brunch foraged cocktails and a delicious full Scottish breakfast on the menu. The Wild Brunch Club will offer the perfect weekend highland fling. On the menu will be an array of … [Read more...]
Pierre Gagnaire joins Roux family to judge Roux Scholarship 2016
The Roux family are delighted to announce that legendary three star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire will join the judges at this year’s final as Honorary President of the Judges. Michel Roux OBE: “I am so delighted to share the Roux Scholarship with my great friend, Pierre Gagnaireas Honorary Judge alongside my son, Alain and nephew, Michel in their debut as joint chairmen. … [Read more...]
Decatur Announces Permanent Residency at Pamela
Decatur, the Louisiana specialties pop-up kitchen at Pamela will begin its permanent residency in the Haggerston bar from the 1st of April 2016. In the permanent partnership Tom Browne will continue to run the kitchen, serving up the lesser known dishes of the Southern states of America. Pamela, a bar by Deano Jo and Martin Thomas of the REAL GOLD collective, opened on … [Read more...]
Leadership team announced at ‘The Beach House’, Oxwich
The team behind Grove of Narberth hotel and sister restaurant Coast, Saundersfoot recently revealed plans to open our new beachfront restaurant on the Gower Peninsula in South West Wales. Today they announce the leadership team to run this new project, to be named 'The Beach House’. Head Chef will be acclaimed chef and native Welshman Hywel Griffith. Griffith, a fluent Welsh … [Read more...]
Nearly a third of businesses no longer use vouchers to attract customers
Hospitality operators are increasing their use of offers and promotions this year but are moving away from vouchers in favour of simple money-off promotions, according to new research* from American Express. The survey of 200 in-house marketing decision-makers found that nearly a third (29%) of businesses did not use paper or digital vouchers in any of their offers during … [Read more...]
New pawsibilities – ‘Hound Pound’ could fetch millions for tourism
With almost a third (30%) of holidaymakers basing their entire holiday around how suitable the destination is for their pet and 72% of dog owners saying they would take more holidays in the UK if there was a better attitude towards dogs, VisitScotland is urging businesses to expand their pet-friendly potential. The new report from the national tourism organisation … [Read more...]
Unique Gastronomic experience set to wow north east diners
A stylish new Pan-American destination restaurant set to launch in Sunderland has used the North East’s proud industrial heritage to inspire its name. The Karbon Grill, Kitchen and Bar, at the soon to be opened Hilton Garden Inn, Sunderland hotel will offer food lovers one of the most unique gastronomic experiences in the region. The restaurant’s contemporary design … [Read more...]
The stable – Whitechapel, first London location
Handmade pizzas and more than 80 ciders will be on offer when The Stable opens its doors in Whitechapel, London on the 21st of April 2016. Sourced from the West Country and carted to the big city, the Whitechapel location will be the fourteenth venue for the popular establishment, founded in Dorset in 2009. With an ethos that champions high quality, seasonal ingredients, The … [Read more...]
Smokey Tails Launch First Permanent Restaurant at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
Smokey Tails, the cult ‘Beats & Eats’ pop-up created by DJ Seth Troxler, Wilderness festival co-founder Jo Vidler and flavour technician Jona Ahearne will be taking up a permanent residence in the heart of East London’s thriving food scene, at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. Smokey Tails are landing back in London after a series of residencies in Melbourne, Sydney, Miami … [Read more...]
Café Royal expands senior team with new appointment
The iconic Café Royal, London, a hotel of The Set, is delighted to announce expansion of its senior team: Abhishek Shankar has been recruited as Sales Manager. Abhishek Shankar has joined the sales team at Café Royal and comes with a wealth of experience in the industry, having previously held both the positions of Sales Manager at Brown’s Hotel and Associate Manager of … [Read more...]