This recipe is from the Summer/ Autumn edition of BaxterStorey’s recipe book ‘Dressed’, written by Gavin Roche and Daniel Waistell, who are development chefs at BaxterStorey. Ingredients 200ml milk 20ml butter Melted 250g plain flour 250g polenta Fine 25g baking powder 10g salt 5g sugar 210g buttermilk 3 eggs 150g sweetcorn 1 bunch spring onions … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
The Arch London appoints Robert Jinga as Revenue Manager
Robert Jinga has been appointed Revenue Manager of the five-star boutique hotel, The Arch London in Marylebone. In his new role, Robert will oversee the efficient revenue generation of The Arch London, including the hotel’s premium dining restaurant, Hunter 486. During Robert’s six years with Hilton Worldwide, he progressed from Front Office to become Assistant Cluster … [Read more...]
Alto-Shaam 1000-UP dual compartment heated holding cabinet from FEM
Heated holding cabinets enable chefs to prepare food in advance or cook food off-site, and then hold it at a safe temperature ready for service. FEM’s latest Alto-Shaam heated holding cabinet, the 1000-UP model, provides twice the holding capacity on the same footprint, compared to previous models. The Alto-Shaam 1000-UP is a dual compartment holding cabinet capable of … [Read more...]
They are the glue that holds the kitchen together
As entries pile in, acclaimed chefs lend their support to KP of the Year 2016 This year marks the fourth Kitchen Porter (KP) of the Year competition and so far it is going great guns. Entries have been pouring in from all across the UK, with many esteemed chefs such as Chris McGowan (Wine & Brine) and Jay Eisenstadt (Stormont Hotel) lending their support. KP of the … [Read more...]
Guestline boosts revenue for Classic British Hotel Members
Guestline, market leaders in hospitality technology solutions, are seeing fantastic results from a range of Classic British Hotels that are using their Rezlynx property management systems to drive their bookings and hotel operations. Classic British Hotels is a collection of unique, luxury hotels across Britain and Guestline solutions are installed in over a third of … [Read more...]
FEM supplies the Prince Castle Saber King – making light-work of food prep
Fresh ingredients prepared on site are more cost-effective and tastier, but preparing them can be labour-intensive and time-consuming. FEM has recently launched the Prince Castle Saber King, a manual food prep tool which saves kitchen staff time and labour, and makes the preparation of fresh fruit and vegetables quick, easy and safe. The Prince Castle Saber King is an … [Read more...]
Fonseca’s set to mark its decade milestone with trio of events
Fonseca’s Stanley Street is set to play host to a trio of summer events to mark its tenth birthday. Taking place in the venue’s ‘Downstairs’ bar between June 28-30, the combination of wine and beer tasting evenings will showcase some of the world’s most renowned beverages in celebration of a decade in business. Hosted by industry experts, the evenings will invite guests … [Read more...]
Post Brexit Poll, Hospitality & Catering Industry Feedback
The decision by UK voters to initiate divorce proceedings with our 27 ex EU partners has dominated all media since last Friday’s momentous announcement of the results. So H&C News decided on Saturday to ask a simple question on Twitter - After the decision by UK voters on #Brexit to leave the EU is the Hospitality & Catering Industry... With four possible … [Read more...]
Payne + Gunter showcases the ‘Best of British’
Payne + Gunter recently delivered a culinary showcase, catering for the ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ gala to mark the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award and raise money for the Charity. The event drew a stellar list of actors and actresses associated with the Bond movies, including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Roger Moore and Joanna Lumley, who were treated to a menu … [Read more...]
Hotel group scoops another tourism award
A North West hotel group has picked up another hospitality and tourism accolade, just a few weeks after winning an award for its values and approach to innovation. The Lake District's only four-star town house hotel, Waterhead Boutique Hotel and Dining in Ambleside, has emerged as the winner of ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the Cumbria Tourism awards. The hotel, which is … [Read more...]
ALMR grows its common voice
A raft of new members has seen the ALMR further extend its casual dining element, reinforcing the Association as the definitive voice for an ever-evolving licensed hospitality sector. The ALMR has welcomed a number of new casual dining businesses into membership in 2016, including Bill’s Restaurants and Pizza Hut Restaurants, with such businesses now making up one fifth of … [Read more...]
The search is on for Birmingham’s Curry King (or Queen)
With Birmingham recognised as the curry capital of the country, a search has been launched to find the city’s ultimate curry king or queen. With the help of an expert panel of judges, LoveBrum’s Curry King of Birmingham is a black tie ball with some added spice. The event, which was launched earlier this month, is already drilling up excitement amongst curry-connoisseurs … [Read more...]
Kate Fletcher joins Cheval Residences as General Manager of Cheval Gloucester Park
Cheval Residences Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Fletcher as General Manager of Cheval Gloucester Park, in Kensington, London. Prior to joining Cheval Residences Kate, who has extensive experience within the hospitality industry, spent two-and-a-half years as the General Manager at Devonport House. Kate was responsible for achieving exceptional … [Read more...]
iNTERTAIN opens Chicago Rib Shack at its legendary Camden lock venue
iNTERTAIN has celebrated the opening of Chicago Rib Shack at its famous Camden Lock venue, having entered into a licence agreement with the authentic American barbeque chain earlier this month. The move has also coincided with iNTERTAIN carrying out a £300,000 refurbishment to the site, which uses its original name, the “T.E. Dingwall Building”. John Leslie, CEO of … [Read more...]
Major TripAdvisor ratings study reveals 10 year rise in UK hotel standards
The UK hotel and B&B industry is now one of the best-rated in the world having previously lagged behind other major international rivals, an in-depth analysis of a decade’s worth of TripAdvisor review ratings has revealed. The study 1, conducted by TripAdvisor, analysed millions of traveller ratings given to hotel and B&B properties on TripAdvisor over the last ten … [Read more...]