Since Eddy Brosse joined the Campanile Hotel on Crossways Business Park 12 months ago, the number of events have increased by 100 per cent versus the same period the previous year. It comes after a solid 12 months of networking for the hotel’s general manager Eddy who has been on a mission to make the hotel a key community player. Two business networking groups called … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Revolution Bars Group promotes Godfrey Russell to Group Property Director
Revolution Bars Group plc, the 63-strong leading bar and Casual Dining Group, have promoted Godfrey Russell to Group Property Director. Russell has been involved in all aspects of the Company’s property strategy, acquisition and maintenance including site finding, design and build, maintenance and management. In the last year, Russell has led the successful restart of the … [Read more...]
Hilton reveals collaboration with Brayford Hotels
Hilton Worldwide has revealed plans to introduce its upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Hull, following an agreement with Brayford Hotels. Independent UK hotel Management Company, leaf HOSPITALITY will manage the forthcoming hotel when it opens. DoubleTree by Hilton Hull is currently under development in Ferensway and is expected to open in late 2017 as Hull continues its … [Read more...]
Shibden Mill Inn’s Salt Beef Pie
With winter on the horizon, now is the season for butter laden pastry and hearty meat & veg fillings, topped with a deliciously glossy gravy. Shibden Mill Inn, one of The Great Inns of Britain, have taken pie week even further with a whole month of menus dedicated to pies! Serving four people the inn’s comforting Salt Beef Pie is the perfect winter … [Read more...]
No evidence MUP will deliver on objectives
The ALMR has voiced concerns about the Scottish Government’s decision to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol, despite no evidence that it will deliver on its objectives. Scotland’s Court of Session has this morning given the Scottish Government approval to introduce the measure. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The ALMR has echoed the UK Government’s … [Read more...]
UK entrepreneurs have global pulling power but need to innovate to boost overseas trade
International confidence in the UK’s entrepreneurs is high, but a lack of innovation could dampen long-term trade prospects, according to new research published by Barclays. The study interviewed 1,350 business leaders around the world on their perceptions of British entrepreneurs and their experiences trading with UK scale-ups. Four fifths (78%) of overseas business … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill set to open in Jurys Inn Oxford
Celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White, announces he will open his second restaurant in Oxford with his Steakhouse Bar & Grill concept. Located at the Jurys Inn on Godstow Road, the restaurant will be the 17th Steakhouse Bar & Grill to open in the UK, and follows the success of Marco’s New York Italian, which is located at the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel. The … [Read more...]
Ask the Elexperts: How to clean your combi
Never a pleasure and always a chore, cleaning your oven is often seen as a thankless task. Electrolux Professional’s latest Ask the Elexperts video shows you the quick and easy method needed to leave your air-o-steam Touchline combi oven looking as good as new. To find out more about Electrolux Professional and its extensive range of food service equipment and … [Read more...]
Nine-year anniversary celebration sees Circo relocate to Seel street
The North West’s only Circus themed dinner show venue Circo is set to relocate to a new 7,000 sq. ft. property on Seel Street in Liverpool. Curtains will close for the final time in The Albert Dock on November 5 when the venue, famous for its unique dining and leisure experience, will move into the Brockbank and Mellor building at 17-19 Seel Street for the ‘next chapter in … [Read more...]
Luxury hotel creates children’s art competition to support charity
Aberdeen’s luxury hotel, The Chester Hotel, is inviting children to enter their art competition in order to raise money for people with cancer. The winning designs will be displayed at Maggie’s pop-up gallery, taking place at The Chester Hotel, on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th November. Guests will be invited to bid on the artwork, with all proceeds going to Maggie’s … [Read more...]
Tables turned on TLG’s senior team for National Waiters Day
Senior members of Thai Leisure Group (TLG), the operator of Thai restaurant brands Chaophraya and Thaikhun, swapped their suits for aprons to spend a day serving in front-of-house roles at its Glasgow and Liverpool sites on Thursday 20 October. The stunt, which was in aid of National Waiters Day, demonstrated the company’s commitment to promoting front-of-house and service … [Read more...]
Managing Director of Cumbria Tourism to step down
Ian Stephens, the MD of Cumbria Tourism - the lead organisation for the marketing and development of tourism in the county - is stepping down. With destination brands like the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall and Historic Carlisle, the role is one of the most important in England’s tourism industry responsible for Cumbria’s £2.6 billion industry that supports 40,000 jobs … [Read more...]
Roast Dinner Burger launched
A waterfront bar is building on a great British tradition with the launch of its brand new Sunday Roast burger. Liverpool’s Seven Zero One Bar and Base will put everything the nation loves about a roast dinner inside a Yorkshire pudding bun. It includes a burger, carrot puree, pea puree, parsnip crisps, roast potatoes and is then covered in rich gravy – all inside the … [Read more...]
Essex Steak & Lobster restaurant sees outstanding success in its first few weeks
The new Chelmsford restaurant followed in the footsteps of the original Bourgee in Southend-On-Sea, with the ‘affordable luxury’ recipe the brand is known and loved for being replicated within the buzzing city. The focus on luxury dining at affordable prices has clearly hit a nerve across the county of Essex with both up every Friday and Saturday night until … [Read more...]
Spider’s Web Soup recipe and free Halloween cookbook
Halloween provides a great opportunity to bring extra footfall and profits into your hospitality and catering outlet. There are lots of easy and quick ideas to put something that bit special on and in the next few weeks we will be featuring Halloween recipes from Fry’s Family Foods. Quick and simple recipes that help make your customers enjoy Halloween that little bit … [Read more...]