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...]
Archives for August 2016
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...]
Theo’s Simple Italian set to launch brunch, Saturday 3rd September
Theo’s Simple Italian at Hotel Indigo Kensington is set to launch a new Italian four course brunch menu for the first time from Saturday 3rd September. This brunch concept has been designed by Chef Director Theo Randall with a focus on Italian style sharing, ideal for families and friends looking to celebrate the weekend together in a relaxed and informal setting. In true … [Read more...]
Solent Conference Centre relaunches with a spark!
Thursday 25 August 2016 marked the grand opening of Solent Conference Centre following its recent move to the brand new £30 million ‘The Spark’ building in the heart of Southampton city centre. The futuristic venue is now part of Southampton Solent University’s main campus, benefitting from views of the city’s extensive parks, additional car parking, interactive spaces for … [Read more...]
Hospitality stats underline importance of Brexit negotiations
Commenting upon today’s CBI quarterly Service Sector Survey, Kate Nicholls, CEO of the ALMR, today said: “The slight upturn in business volumes during a quarter of uncertainly after the EU referendum is very welcome news. It underlines the increasing importance of hospitality – led by pubs, clubs and restaurants - to the UK economy. Employment in our sector, which represents … [Read more...]
Winter sun paradise for foodies at the Ritz-Carlton, Abama
Celebrated by sun-chasing epicureans since its launch, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama has long been hailed as one of the globe’s most delightfully surprising destinations when it comes to gastronomy. Tucked away in Guia de Isora on the south west coast of Tenerife, the glamorous European resort continues to deliver with exceptional culinary developments and new openings from its … [Read more...]
Diamond Giveaway Afternoon Tea at Searcys The Gherkin
There’s nothing quite like Christmas in London. As one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and connoisseurs of all things sparkly, Searcys the Gherkin is planning a special occasion for diners; to get in the festive spirit with a Diamond in the Sky installation and Diamond Afternoon Tea. Following the hugely successful Christmas Snow Globe creation last year, Searcys, … [Read more...]
Acentic Media: Monetising hotel TV and digital screens
Leader in hotel TV and hospitality technology, Acentic has recently appointed Tony Buszka as VP of New Revenue Development and Strategic Projects for Acentic Media, a service which is making a real mark on the hotel advertising sector. Now a market leader in media services for hoteliers, Tony helped launch the Acentic Media platform back in 2010. In a further step to help … [Read more...]
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd turns 35
This August marks an important milestone for C&C Catering Equipment Ltd as the Chester-based company celebrates its 35th year of trading. Founded in 1981 by John Kitchin, the family business has gone from strength to strength to become an industry leader in the commercial foodservice equipment sector. With original staff (husband and wife, John and Enid, and son, Peter) … [Read more...]
Fonseca’s set to work up a healthy appetite with the help of Gym Bird
Fonseca’s is set to celebrate the Superfood revolution next month in collaboration with a self-confessed ‘Gym Bird’. Taking place in the Stanley Street restaurant on Wednesday, September 7, the award winning restaurant will join forces with renowned personal trainer and founder of ‘It’s Bootcamp Bitch’ Harriet Igglesden for a three course meal with a difference. Ideal for … [Read more...]
Virgin Trains adds sparkle to onboard food bar and standard class menu
Virgin Trains is transforming the onboard dining and shopping experience for customers on its east coast route with an exciting, revamped Standard Class menu and onboard food bar packed with new products. The move is all part of the rail operator’s £140m investment into its trains, stations and travel experience for customers. To date, this has included revamped First Class … [Read more...]
Edible insects, international chefs and award winning food and drink unite at The Great Cornish Food Festival
Perfect produce is being picked and delicious dishes designed as the tastiest festival completely dedicated to Cornish food and drink gets set to fill Truro’s Lemon Quay with sumptuous sights and smells this September. The three-day extravaganza will see over 100 different food experts, chefs and producers gather to celebrate Cornwall’s beautiful bounty, and showcase why the … [Read more...]
Tramontina’s ‘Essentials’ Cutlery
This new value range from Artis represents quality, but with a keen price point. Tramontina, Brazilian steak knives specialist, has introduced a new range of cutlery that represents incredible value for money. Distributed to the UK foodservice industry exclusively by Artis, the new Essentials range offers three different styles, but what they all have in common is a quality … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe, Chick’n and zucchini satay skewers
Ingredients 1 box Fry’s Chicken-Style Nuggets 4 tbsp Peanut butter 1 tbsp Chili paste 1 tsp Ground turmeric One whole stick of lemongrass 2.5cm piece fresh ginger 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1/4 bunch fresh coriander 6 tbsp Unsweetened coconut milk 2 tsp sugar Methods You will need 20 wooden skewers (12 centimetres) pre-soaked in cold water. … [Read more...]
American Express Global Business Travel Acquires KDS, Global Provider of Integrated Travel SaaS Technology
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire KDS, a global provider of integrated travel technology. Headquartered in France, KDS has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. The acquisition of KDS is part of a broader investment strategy by GBT to develop an industry-leading suite of … [Read more...]