The design of today doesn’t fit in boxes; it builds bridges between disciplines, between art and technology, between innovation and heritage. For Clerkenwell Design Week 2016, multi-sensory design space Clerkenwell London celebrates the breaking of rules and theconfounding of expectations, with exhibitions and events that question assumptions and champion fresh … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
American-style restaurants poised for UK expansion
American-themed barbecue pits, smokehouses, burger bars, and diners could be about to replace Mexican outlets as the biggest growth area on the UK’s eating out scene over the next few years, according to Horizons’ latest Ones To Watch research. The biannual Ones To Watch report, which tracks the growth of new and emerging brands with between five and 25 outlets and which … [Read more...]
Scotch whiskymaker launches Limited Edition Scotch Whisky: ‘Enlightenment’
Scotland’s leading independent Scotch whiskymaker and six-time Whisky Magazine Innovator of the Year, Compass Box, today introduces its latest Limited Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, named simply: ‘Enlightenment'. Explaining the significance of the release, Compass Box Founder and Whiskymaker John Glaser comments: ‘Since launching the Compass Box Whisky Co., we have … [Read more...]
Now open: Terrazza on the Thames at Columbia, Docklands
An aura of magic lies over the beautiful city of Venice and you can experience a taste of its charm in the heart of Docklands this summer. Decked out with glinting gondolier poles, gondola-style booths and candlelit lanterns, get your carnival masks at the ready for the Terrazza on The Thames – a Venetian-inspired Thames-side pop-up serving up a menu of Prosecco, cicchetti … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Group PLC, Trading Update and Board Change
Trading Update The Restaurant Group today provides an update on recent trading and its expectations for the 2016 financial year. Since we updated on current trading with the preliminary results on 9th March, we have seen a further deterioration in trading conditions, with our Leisure business, in particular, continuing to be impacted by the structural and business … [Read more...]
Elior and David Walliams recognise catering talent at annual awards
Contract caterer Elior UK has celebrated its outstanding colleagues at its annual Awards for Excellence. Aptly, the awards were hosted by Britain’s Got Talent judge, David Walliams. Each of the 11 categories recognise an outstanding contribution towards Elior’s operations, from site managers to apprentices. More than 4,000 entries were received across each of the … [Read more...]
AccorHotels UK to apply National Living Wage to all employees regardless of age
AccorHotels has announced that it will go beyond the Government’s guidelines and will apply the new National Living Wage to all AccorHotels UK employees previously paid below £7.20 per hour, irrespective of age. The Government introduced the new National Living Wage for employees aged 25 and over from the 1st April 2016. The hotel group, which employs over 5,000 people in … [Read more...]
Seasoned secures place on NoHo Studios’ preferred suppliers list
Events caterer, Seasoned, has earned its place on NoHo Studios’ preferred suppliers list for the very first time. NoHo Studios is the West End’s newest events space which spans 2,000sq ft and boasts white brick arches and white walls. Managing Partner of Seasoned, Colin Sayers, commented: “We are so pleased to have won a place on NoHo Studios’ preferred suppliers list and … [Read more...]
British Bartenders compete in the home of Fernet Branca
London bartender Jonas Stern has won a place in the prestigious Fernet Branca Secret Society, along with a £1,000 prize, after being put through his paces in a cocktail competition held at the Fratelli Branca Distillerie in Milan, home of classic Italian liqueur. Six of the UK’s top cocktail mixologists were flown to Italy to compete in the final by Fernet Branca’s UK … [Read more...]
Smith & Wollensky – Steak and Seafood in London’s Theatreland
Smith & Wollensky has been serving up what is without doubt the finest steak in America since it first opened its doors in New York in 1977. After winning the heart of the Big Apple, those award-winning steaks were soon to be found all across the States, from the windy city of Chicago to the hot sands of Miami Beach. Last year, Smith & Wollensky launched its first … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Filippo Trapella
Bolognese ragù Learn how to make a classic Bolognese ragù, or Ragù alla Bolognese, with Filippo Trapella's family recipe. Served with homemade tagliatelle, this ragù recipe is a quintessential dish of Emilia-Romagna. Find the full recipe here or subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter for competitions, inspirational recipes and more from Great Italian Chefs. Chef Central is … [Read more...]
Singapore’s Ascott to acquire serviced apartment scheme in London’s Islington Square
Singapore-based CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has entered into an agreement to acquire from Sager House (Almeida) Limited (SHAL – a joint venture between Sager Group and Cain Hoy) a serviced apartment scheme at the Islington Square mixed-use development in London for £52 million, through Ascott’s serviced residence global fund with … [Read more...]
Kudos Delivered provides a high flying menu for British Airways and Mashable
London based caterer, Kudos Delivered, flew in exquisite dishes and bespoke cuisines on Wednesday 27 April to commemorate the launch of British Airways’ new direct flight to San Jose in the US – the heart of Silicon Valley. The flight aims to connect working professionals in London to the tech hub of the US better than ever before. The event was hosted by popular online news … [Read more...]
Vacherin restructures to build for the future
London specialist contract caterer Vacherin is restructuring its senior team - and making two new appointments - to gear up for a new era of growth. In the last three years it has seen sales jump by more than one third, and aims to embed this momentum in its new team structure. Mark Philpott becomes Chairman, while Phil Roker takes over as Managing Director, replacing his … [Read more...]
Strut & Cluck to open in Shoreditch
This June, Shoreditch will gain a new resident with the opening of Strut & Cluck. The restaurant, founded by husband and wife Amir and Limor, will showcase their hero ingredient - the turkey! Strut & Cluck will serve dishes inspired by Eastern Mediterranean home cooking, with free-range turkey meat served in new and exciting ways alongside seasonal ingredients. Limor … [Read more...]
