The announcement has been made today by Andrew Stembridge, Managing Director of Chewton Glen and Cliveden House, that Kevin Brooke has been appointed as the new General Manager of Cliveden House. Kevin Brooke, who will join the management team at Cliveden from the 1st October 2016, was formerly General Manager of the Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro (2012-2016), where he was … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
IHG Celebrates World Water Week with Update On Global Water Stewardship Programme
(IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is today celebrating World Water Week by providing detail on the progress made with its leading global water stewardship programme, as well as a number of other water-related initiatives. In partnership with global water-use experts, Water Footprint Network (WFN), IHG has mapped its global estate of more than 5,000 open … [Read more...]
Gold Key Media and The AICR Association raise over £23k for Hospitality Action and Children With Cancer UK
Big names in the luxury hotel industry teamed up with Gold Key Media and The AICR Association to raise over £23,000 for Hospitality Action and Children With Cancer UK. The team of 30 riders and support crew took on the enormous challenge of cycling 300+ miles from London to Amsterdam over the August bank holiday weekend. Covering the distance in only four days, nine … [Read more...]
Yelp’s Mexifest: London’s only Mexican festival this year!
London’s Mexican scene goes far beyond just tequila and tacos, that’s why online urban city guide and app, Yelp is teaming up with award-winning KanKun sauces and the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain to show London the best of Mexico on your doorstep. MexiFest is taking over Spitalfields Market on 10th September to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Yelp and … [Read more...]
CAU departure and new appointments at Gaucho Group
Gaucho Group announces the departure of Graham Hall, who has been the Managing Director of CAU, the group’s casual dining brand, for the past 3½ years. He will be succeeded by Richard Clark, currently CAU Operations Director. “We have taken this opportunity to restructure the group in order to ensure Gaucho and CAU are in the best possible position for both brands to grow … [Read more...]
TRADE UNION- On The Hunt For 2nd Site
Having launched in Wapping late June 2016, TRADE UNION is an innovative, experiential blended concept. TRADE UNION is a completely new collaboration of some of London’s most exciting lifestyle brands; speciality coffeehouse, Vagabond, male grooming brand, Drakes of London andflorist, Maua London. Created byAdam Marshall, founder of Grand Union Bars, TRADE UNION is introducing … [Read more...]
Celebrated Chef, Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, Hosts Apprentice Graduation
Last night (30 August 2016) at world famous Café Spice Namaste, Apprentices from Umbrella Training received their apprenticeship certificates from award-winning and the 2014 BBC Food Personality of the Year Chef, Cyrus Todiwala, at a VIP Event. Attended by some of the great and good of the industry, the 69 apprentices who have completed their 12 to 18-month apprenticeship … [Read more...]
Speciality Breads’ Peter Millen Passes over the MD Baton
Red Tractor-certified Speciality Breads have appointed Simon Cannell as the new Managing Director after Peter Millen announced he would be retiring later this year. Cannell is due to take up the position on the 5th September following four years at leading fresh produce business Chingford Fruit Ltd, where he held the roles of Sales & Marketing Director and Trade … [Read more...]
London Cocktail Week at K West
From 3 to 9 October 2016, London Cocktail Week will be returning for its seventh year. What better way to toast the occasion than with an exclusive Cobalt Grapefruit Margarita created by K West? With award-winning bars and trendy hotels throwing open their doors to show off their most impressive tipples, Rock ‘n’ roll hotel K West has joined in the fiesta with its new … [Read more...]
Michelin Star Poached Jersey Oysters Recipe
Bohemia Bar & Restaurant provides unrivalled Michelin Star dining in the heart of Jersey. Head Chef Steve Smith, who has held a Michelin Star for over 15 years from the age of just 24, has created a truly outstanding dining experience with his ingredient and flavour driven tasting menus. Bohemia was recently listed as the best restaurant in Jersey in Square Meal’s Top 100 … [Read more...]
Sodexo UK and Ireland announces Sean Haley as new Regional Chair
Leading services company Sodexo UK and Ireland has appointed Sean Haley as Regional Chair, following the departure of Neil Murray, who leaves to pursue opportunities outside the group. Haley takes on the new role, in addition to his current position as managing director for Service Operations, at a time of strong growth for Sodexo in the UK and Ireland. Sean Haley joined … [Read more...]
Start your business’ Affinity with Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has revamped its conference and events loyalty programme, Affinity, to offer a host of new rewards to companies choosing to do business with the Hotel. Business guests already receive loyalty reward points for holding conferences, corporate events, business seminars and meetings at the Hotel but they will now be offered more in return for their … [Read more...]
Falcon staff raise £4700 to CHAS
British manufacturer continues to support children’s hospice charity. Since 1996 Falcon Foodservice has been supporting the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), a charity that supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families. Recently the company presented the charity with a cheque for £4,700, which takes the total amount Falcon has raised for … [Read more...]
Take time to try, talk, test and enjoy espresso coffee
Caffia Coffee’s London showroom has everything a coffee connoisseur could possibly want, and great coffee to enjoy when you pop in. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome. We have a wide range of commercial espresso machines to see in action, so enjoy an espresso with us while we discuss espresso coffee at your hospitality venue. We offer leasing on most coffee equipment, a … [Read more...]
Hotbox hosts an evening to celebrate the mighty chill
This autumn, Hotbox will join forces with Chai Ki to host some of London’s finest spice enthusiasts for a feast celebrating the mighty chilli. On the 26th of September, five chefs will take to the Hotbox kitchen, each bringing to the table a dish specially created for heat seekers. Taking to the stoves will be Billy and Jack of Masterchef fame, and chefs in residence at … [Read more...]
Sartoria’s Libare Bar to host residency with Master of Mixology, Simone Caporale
This autumn, renowned Italian mixologist Simone Caporale will team up with Chef Patron of Sartoria, Francesco Mazzei, to bring a stylish and innovative new cocktail collection to Sartoria’s Libare Bar, which will be served alongside a selection of cicchetti from Mazzei. Every Wednesday from 28 September to 30 November, Caporale will be in residence as Sartoria’s Master of … [Read more...]
Leisure Group to breathe new life into York venue
A NORTH East hotel and bar operator has announced the successful acquisition of the popular café bar known as “The Parish”, which operates from an 11th century property on the corner of North Street and Micklegate, York, retaining all 17 staff. Newcastle-based Cairn Group has plans to make a series of improvements to the York bar over the coming months which will be funded … [Read more...]
