Stapleford Park, a luxury four-star hotel in Leicestershire has announced the completion of an exciting refurbishment project, which has given their public rooms a traditional but stylish upgrade and has been described as ‘a touch of Claridge’s in the Countryside’. The refurbishment work has focused on revamping the Grinling Gibbons Room, The Drawing Room and The Library and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Connected Wash: advanced online management system maximises kitchen efficiency
Winterhalter’s latest ‘Next Level Solution’ project also minimises warewasher costs Winterhalter has launched a new system that exploits the latest networking and digital technologies to make warewashing more efficient, reliable and controllable. Initially available for Winterhalter’s UC Series of undercounter machines, Connected Wash allows Winterhalter warewashers to be … [Read more...]
Singer gives Coombe Abbey Hotel a rave review
A chart-topping singer gave a rave review to a “beautiful” Warwickshire hotel after her overnight stay. X Factor star Fleur East was treated to a luxurious stop at Coombe Abbey Hotel and was extremely impressed. The ‘Sax’ singer took to Twitter where she posted photos and said: “Stayed in the most beautiful hotel last night! Coombe Abbey Hotel in Coventry.” As well as … [Read more...]
Stock up your bar for Christmas with The Artis Barware Collection
At Christmas and other busy times, it pays to be prepared and nowhere is that more true than behind the bar. Leading supplier of barware, glassware and bar accessories, Artis, is advising bar owners and managers to ensure they are fully stocked prior to the festive period. A good place to look for inspiration is the barware section of Artis’ 2016 catalogue. Here you will find … [Read more...]
Wild Boar smokes up new line in pastrami and cured meats
A Lake District hotel is attuning its food smoking skills to the creation of intercontinental delicacies with the addition of pastramis and cured meats to its restaurant menu. The four-star Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse, a traditional coaching inn set in a tranquil valley close to Windermere, has been drawing on history to produce its own unique recipes for a range of … [Read more...]
Northbank welcomes new Head Chef John Harrison
Originally from Preston in Lancashire, John moved to London in 2003 as an apprentice at the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Restaurant. Two years later he returned home to work at the one Michelin-starred Paul Heathcote at Longridge. He later joined Marco Pierre White’s pub group outside Oxford, working his way up to Sous Chef at The Talkhouse. John took up his first Head … [Read more...]
Pizza Toscana to debut in London on 30 November
Pizza Toscana, born in the heart of Florence and now set to debut in the heart of London’s Wardour Street on 30 November, is the idea which became a brand. Italian restaurateur Stefano Cresci and owner of La Bussola, Florence’s most historical and oldest restaurant since 1960, was one of the first to realise that high quality pizza would become one of Italy’s preferred … [Read more...]
Hotel employee gets a bite of the Big Apple
A North-East hotel employee is heading to the Big Apple after being awarded a prestigious scholarship to a world famous university. Lottie Haylock, Accommodations and Commercial Manager for Newcastle-based The Malhotra Group plc, has been awarded one of just two UK scholarships to study at the prestigious Cornell University, New York. Formerly General Manager of … [Read more...]
The National Theatre’s Understudy launches limited-edition pale ale
This winter, The Understudy, the National Theatre’s riverside pub leading the craft beer scene on London’s vibrant South Bank, will launch a limited-edition bespoke beer – Tink’s Tiny Batch Pale Ale. The launch celebrates the arrival of Sally Cookson’s new production of Peter Pan to the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre this season. The brew, inspired by Peter Pan’s iconic … [Read more...]
Tom Sellers collaborates with Sub Cult
Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers will be teaming up with Anglo-American street food specialists Sub Cult to create the Sellers Sub. The Sub will be available every weekend from Saturday, 3 December until Sunday, 18 December 2016 (Saturdays at Brockley Market and Sundays at Maltby Street Market) from the Soul Roller camper van. On Saturday, 3 December only, Tom and the Sub Cult … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey invites customers to ‘join its society’
Coffee Society, a new coffee brand, was launched this week by leading hospitality provider, BaxterStorey. Developed by its in-house team of dedicated baristas, the new identity represents BaxterStorey's passion for delicious coffee and excellent service. The coffee market is one that evolves faster than many others and consumer demand for quality coffee has never been … [Read more...]
Sodexo celebrates star employees at awards
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, held its annual Star Awards ceremony at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel in London (24 November). The Star Awards ceremony is the highlight of the Sodexo calendar and recognises the most outstanding of its 34,000 employees across 23 categories. This year it was hosted by the BBC’s Fiona Bruce. The ceremony, which was attended … [Read more...]
The Savoy introduces dreaming of a pink Christmas with boodles
This Christmas, The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, will be transformed into a frozen fantasia, featuring a magnificent 15ft Boodles-inspired Christmas tree and, for the first time in Savoy history, an indoor Ice Rink and cascading Louis Roederer Champagne bauble installation. Celebrated for its annual creative festivities, The Savoy’s spectacular showcase will feature … [Read more...]
Sopwell House Raises £72,100 for Local Charity
On Thursday 24 November 2016, Sopwell House in St Albans presented a staggering £72,100 cheque to its local St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust. The official cheque presentation ceremony took place at Sopwell House, where several local dignitaries were in attendance. The funds raised will no doubt help the charity enormously in its quest to support the creation of a new … [Read more...]
Millennium photo awards
At a time of uncertainty in the tourism industry, a photography competition aiming to highlight the beauty of Britain will make you look at staycations in a different light. The winner of the 2016 Through the Lens Photography Awards was announced yesterday evening, and the 12 finalist photos will make you want to book your 2017 holiday in Britain. The competition … [Read more...]