Vicky Wainwright, chef de partie for Marco’s New York Italian Sheffield, has won the inaugural Marco Pierre White chef awards. Vicky competed against three other finalists in a highly contested final held at Mr. White’s English Chophouse at Hotel La Tour, Birmingham. The competition was arranged by Marco Pierre White to challenge his junior chefs and create a platform for … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
QEII Centre appoints new head chef to focus on banqueting events
Jean Michel Viala has been appointed head chef at QEII Taste, the in-house catering department at London’s QEII Centre. Jean Michel joins QEII from The Dorchester, where he spent eight years as Head Chef of Banqueting in the five-star hotel managing a team of 20 chefs working across eight function rooms. A classically trained French chef, Jean Michel’s 26-year career has … [Read more...]
Champion jockey Richard Johnson opens Perth Racecourse’s Lodge
Champion jockey Richard Johnson and Perth Racecourse Chairman John Gellatly cut the ribbon at The Lodge, a state-of-the-art accommodation and stable complex which opens for business today (Wednesday June 29) during two days of racing at the course. They were joined at the opening by chief executive Hazel Peplinksi, former general manager Sam Morshead and George McGrath - … [Read more...]
Winterhalter manager becomes KP hero for charity
Isiseko Summer Party raises over £3k for homeless children in S. Africa Is YOUR KP a hero? Nominate them for KP of the Year 2016 Each year the folk at Winterhalter pick one of their own to spend a shift being a KP. It’s partly to promote the KP of the Year Awards, which were conceived by Winterhalter, but also to highlight the hard work and dedication of kitchen … [Read more...]
Non-Alcoholic Perfection Bijou, from Simpsons Beverages
Now is the time to review your soft drinks menu and offer more varied, exciting and sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages. According to the Office for National Statistics, one in five adults in the UK does not drink alcohol and Mintel reports increasing numbers of adults are choosing premium soft drinks when going to bars and pubs. The more discerning customer demands … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones to open in Shoreditch this summer
The team behind Dirty Bones are delighted to announce the opening of their third site in East London this summer. With hugely popular restaurants and bars already open in West London and Carnaby’s Kingly Court, the new Dirty Bones will be housed in an iconic, Grade II listed heritage building in the heart of Shoreditch. The new Dirty Bones will serve a selection of creative … [Read more...]
Elior UK relaunches new improved Latina Merica concept as the road to Rio hots up
Leading contract caterer Elior UK has updated its highly popular Latina Merica concept to help its sites capitalise on the festivities in Rio this summer. From the likes of high street restaurants such as Ceviche and Las Iguanas to the more BBQ-focused restaurants like Cabana, Preto, and Rodizio Rico – flavour tourism is driving strong interest in South American … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair Announces Key Restaurant Team for Ormer Mayfair
Flemings Mayfair General Manager Henrik Muehle is delighted to announce the hand-picked, Michelin-starred team joining Executive Chef Shaun Rankin for the opening of Ormer Mayfair within the luxury boutique hotel this September. Head Chef - Kerth Gumbs Acting as Shaun’s right hand man in the Ormer Mayfair kitchen will be Kerth Gumbs, who joins from Dover Street hotspot, … [Read more...]
City centre nightclub fills the ‘Void’ for cosmopolitan party-goer
Liverpool’s Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment. Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are both located on Victoria … [Read more...]
For your Perfect Start to Wimbledon make it Champagne Lanson
There are over 100 Champagne Lanson/Wimbledon themed events and promotions up and down the country taking place over the next few weeks. From the Searcys Champagne Bars, The Place, Edinburgh and 29 Glasgow, to the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, who are all working with Champagne Lanson, the Official Champagne Supplier to The Championships, Wimbledon to bring the tournament to … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s of Westminster joins The Westminster Collection
Iconic restaurant, Shepherd’s of Westminster has joined leading venue consortium The Westminster Collection. The restaurant in Marsham Court boasts a rich and varied history and is widely used by politicians, diplomats, journalists and lobbyists as well as having a strong business clientele. The two private dining rooms, seating up to eight and up to 32, provide a discrete … [Read more...]
Italians do it Better The Aperitvo comes to POLPO
It was at the Red Caffe, a tiny student bar in the Campo Santa Margarita in the heart of the Dorsoduro district of Venice, that Russell Norman had a revelation. Standing at the bar lined with cool tattooed kids, drink in hand, and relishing what he calls ‘the greatest single slice of Venetian life’, he discovered the Spritz, and immediately knew that the signature aperitif at … [Read more...]
Seafood Festival set for perfect catch
Final preparations are being made for the Midland Hotel’s inaugural Seafood Festival taking place on Morecambe’s waterfront on the first weekend of July. The town’s art-deco masterpiece is all set to play host to a sumptuous celebration of all the finest fare that UK waters have to offer. Organised by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, the festival showpiece … [Read more...]
Keep it fresh, keep it local – Celebrating a summer of fresh, local food at Macdonald Hotels
Many group hotels lose their individualism because they are homogenised. As the UK’s largest independent hotel group, Macdonald Hotels works hard to ensure that they bring to life the local area’s best flavours. As the group celebrates the wonderful food pairing of British strawberries and Champagne across its hotels this month, Macdonald Hotels group executive chef Keith … [Read more...]
Referendum result means that fleets should look out for bargains
The vote has been counted, the UK will be leaving the EU and this has a range of implications for anyone managing vehicles. With the poll being split 52/48 and representing a clear mandate for the government, long-term changes are inevitable. Steve Clarke, Fuel Card Services group marketing manager, said: “At any time of economic difficulty, there are suppliers who cave in … [Read more...]