New San Jamar Venue Coffee Sleeve Dispenser from FEM Cardboard coffee cup sleeves seem simple enough, but they are patented finger-savers – insulating hands from a cup of hot tea or coffee. They reduce the necessity and cost of doubling up the cups or having a more intricate cup design, and can carry advertising, logos or promotions. Coffee cup sleeves need to be … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Cocktail Kudos in Seconds
F&B Premium Brands Launches Siphon-Evolution cocktail foams. Consumers expect a frothy coffee or a sudsy head on a beer, and now with the launch of innovative Siphon-Evolution cocktail foams from F&B Premium Brands, it won’t be long before they expect the same on cocktails and culinary creations. New for summer 2016, and imported and distributed exclusively by … [Read more...]
Happy birthday, combi-oven! A Landsberg success story turns 40
Anyone who wants to be successful needs two things, a great idea and a strong will. Siegfried Meister, founder of RATIONAL AG, had both. He succeeded masterfully in developing a visionary idea into an incomparably successful product that changed the production process in industrial and commercial kitchens - the combi-oven. The high-performance multifunctional device has since … [Read more...]
Chef Thomas Leatherbarrow’s Afternoon Tea, making people feel appreciated & special
Now in its 13th successful year set in Colchester’s beautiful Castle Park the Colchester Food & Drink Festival took place last weekend. With over 100 different stalls with local and international food and drink, there was much to see and taste. Attending this year and featuring their new afternoon tea range was Chef Thomas Leatherbarrow and the team from Pastry … [Read more...]
Trend To Use Hotel Rooms During The Day On The Rise In Bristol
One of Bristol’s leading four-star hotels has seen a rise in the number of people booking a room for day time use only. The trend which allows guests to book a room from 11am through to around 6pm is becoming increasingly popular especially for business travellers looking to get some rest while on the road, those who work nights or those who need a place for interviews or … [Read more...]
Taco Bell UK to open tenth restaurant
Taco Bell, the world’s largest Mexican-style restaurant chain, is opening its tenth UK outlet at Meridian Point in Cleethorpes on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. To celebrate the occasion, the first 100 customers on opening day will score an exclusive ‘Cleethorpes First 100’ T-Shirt for free with their order! As the global leader in Mexican food, Taco Bell strives to bring … [Read more...]
Getting the Brexit message…
Regardless of what side of the fence you sit on, one thing has been abundantly clear; both camps have been guilty of fudging their message. Whether consciously or accidentally, both 'remain' and 'leave' have confused the public and left us all scratching our heads and wondering how this has happened. When the dust settles, many comms folk (myself included) will probably … [Read more...]
Naturally nutritious treats get Pod’s green light
Elevenses and afternoon delights at pod just got a little more exciting, with the arrival of an exclusive range of five new baked impulse recipes this week. Designed to ensure customers are treating their sweet tooth’s to only 100% natural ingredients rather than a corner shop chocolate fix, the recipes are baked with maximum grains, nuts and seeds to ensure lasting, … [Read more...]
7th Scottish site for Barburrito
Barburrito is excited to have secured space in Hammerson’s Union Square shopping centre in Aberdeen. The centre is important to Barburrito as it increases its presence across Scotland following the acquisition and conversion of the five Pinto Mexican Kitchen sites and the grant of a premises licence for a site on Forrest Road, Edinburgh. Union Square is Aberdeen’s leading … [Read more...]
Compass Group UK & Ireland team up with charity 2nd Chance for Secret Kitchen Pop-up Restaurant
Graduates from Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services company, partnered with London based charity 2nd Chance to host a pop-up restaurant on the HMS Belfast on Thursday, June 23. 2nd Chance is a specialist education to employment training course created to support unemployed 18-24 year olds develop their careers. This event provided … [Read more...]
Verdura Resort Culinary Series: Tom Kitchin, Adam Byatt, Fulvio Pierangelini
Verdura Resort is delighted to announce the launch of a series of culinary experiences taking place in the beautiful setting of the newly refurbished Amare restaurant, right by the sea. The first exclusive event is set for 1st and 2nd July 2016. It will be a unique dinner with Celebrity Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, Director of Food for Rocco Forte Hotels, and two of Britain’s most … [Read more...]
Brakspear celebrates summer in Henley
Henley brewer and pub operator Brakspear is celebrating summertime in the town with the return of two popular initiatives inspired by its riverside location: the Brakspear boater hat and the annual Club to Pub Swim. The Brakspear boater is a gift with purchase of six pints of seasonal ale Hooray Henley, which is being launched just in time for the famous Henley Royal … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame completes pubs acquisition
Further to the announcement on Friday 10 June 2016, Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer, pub and hotel operator, has completed its discussions with Enterprise Inns plc which has resulted in the purchase of seven freehold pubs in Kent, Sussex and Surrey. The purchase of the eighth pub is expected to complete in due course. The pubs are: Chequer Inn in Steyning, West … [Read more...]
Kata Rocks Launches New Interactive and Visual Website
Kata Rocks is delighted to announce the launch of its new interactive, fresh and dynamic website, inviting guests to explore and discover the hotel and destination on a digital level. The new website includes detailed films of the accommodation and hotel as well as stunning images showcasing the state-of-the-art architecture and design of the hotel. With the addition of … [Read more...]
Brexit vote was “too marginal” and “based on foundation of bad faith” says Dine’s Dan Gill
The founder of Leeds-based hospitality and events group Dine has labelled last week’s EU referendum “too marginal” and “based on a foundation of bad faith”. In a strongly-worded response, Daniel Gill said the 52-48% result for Leave was not enough to trigger constitutional change and represented unfinished business. He wants the government to consider a second vote, with a … [Read more...]