Three senior pupils from schools in the Clyde Gateway area are celebrating graduating from an innovative programme designed to provide them with hospitality skills and employment opportunities. The young people are the sixth raft of graduates from the Hotel & Hospitality Academy programme, which is a partnership between urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway, Marriott … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Top of the fizz: Franciacorta vs. Champagne
This January will see the launch of Franciacorta vs. Champagne, the first in a series of monthly battles, which see leading sommeliers go head-to-head at Osteria, the Italian restaurant at the Barbican, in a duel where fizz is the weapon of choice and bar snacks are expertly paired. Stepping onto the battlefield will be Peter Alderin, Champagne specialist, who will be … [Read more...]
Travelodge officially opens its first hotel in Haverhill
The Mayor of Haverhill, Councillor David Roach joined Travelodge Development Manager, John Hardy to officially open the town’s only branded hotel, Haverhill Travelodge. The hotel has 80-rooms, a Bar Café and on-site free car parking. Travelodge which operates 540 hotels took over the management of this property from Days Inn in August 2016. Over the last three months the … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones takes Christmas Jumper Day to the next level of creativity for Save the Children
Leading events and catering company, Harbour & Jones created a fun and innovative way to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day, whilst raising over £1,000 for Save the Children. The sales and marketing team came up with a novel Christmas ‘Carol’ theme to mark the festivities. As well as embracing traditional jumpers, each team member was allocated a famous celebrity Carol to … [Read more...]
SUBWAY opens 750th non-traditional store with Co-op
The SUBWAY brand is pleased to announce it has opened its 750th store in a non-traditional location in the UK and Ireland at an East of England Co-op store in Norwich. Non-traditional stores are located in off-high street sites, such as petrol forecourts, convenience stores, hospitals, transport hubs, universities and colleges. The new SUBWAY store, located on Earlham … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering looks back on monumental year
Carringtons Catering has described 2016 as a ‘monumental year’ for the business. Having catered for members of the royal family including Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Princess Anne, together with MP lunches and an array of corporate galas, the locally based firm has fed more than a staggering one million guests in the past 12 months. In addition to playing host to … [Read more...]
Star commences work on second Reading refurbishment
Star Pubs & Bars and Thirsty Bear Group Ltd have commenced work on a £500,000 refurbishment of the Wynford Arms in central Reading to reopen the pub after an 18- month closure. The development will convert the pub into a bar and New York style pizzeria called Thirsty Bear. The site will be the first Thirsty Bear with partners Vince Healy (managing director of Ascot Inns) … [Read more...]
Science Museum has just the Tonic for event organisers
The Science Museum in South Kensington has partnered with London-based event caterer Tonic and event production company Matrix UK Solutions to host an evening spectacle featuring exciting new event spaces, food, styling, production and entertainment. This event will include the launch of Tonic’s new brand and spectacular showcase of its world-class food and experiential … [Read more...]
National Football Stadium at Windsor Park celebrates seasonal success
The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park is celebrating its first festive party season following its refurbishment and new contract with events & catering specialist, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events. The award-winning catering, hospitality and event management specialists won a five-year contract to provide food and beverage retail and hospitality services for … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale fuels EEF apprentices
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has appointed Wilson Vale to manage its catering services across two sites in Aston, Birmingham. Under a one-year contract worth £235K in annual turnover, the first part of the contract started on 5th September, with Wilson Vale feeding approximately 150 apprentices and 100 training delegates and staff each day at the organisation’s … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Opens in Manhattan’s Times Square
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of their latest hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West, featuring Magnolia Restaurant and Lovage Rooftop Lounge, located just steps from New York’s bustling Broadway Theater District. The hotel is set to open January 17th, 2017! The newly constructed 37 floor, 612 room DoubleTree hotel is … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan Announce 2015/16 Results
Drake & Morgan, the London-based bar and restaurant group backed by Bowmark Capital, announces its financial results. Turnover increased 17% to £28.8m (52 weeks to 27 March 2016). LFL turnover up 2.6% EBITDA increased 12% to £3.6m Pre-tax profit at £1.8m Drake and Morgan at King’s Cross opened in September 2015 Current Trading and Expansion Trading … [Read more...]
Don’t ignore what’s on your doorstep
Coworth Park House is a handsome Georgian building dating back to 1776. Throughout the 1800’s the estate passed through the hands of several owners. It is perhaps best known as the home of the 17th Earl of Derby who bought it in 1899 and lived there for almost 50 years until his death in 1948. His love of racing led to three winners of the Derby, named after the 12th Earl, and … [Read more...]
Joe Allen celebrate 40 years as the West End’s Canteen
This January, Joe Allen turns 40 and to mark the occasion, the theatreland institution has gathered the great-and-the-good to ring in 40 years. On the 29th January 2017, owners Tim Healy and Lawrence Hartley will welcome esteemed alumni and a star-studded line-up of regulars to host a rather unusual dinner party. Joe’s friends and family will takeover the restaurant, serving up … [Read more...]
Stonehouse serve up slice of the action as 50th Pizza & Carvery opens
Having opened two pilot restaurants in the summer of 2015, Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery celebrated a significant milestone for the brand when opening their 50th restaurant, The Crown in Kings Heath, Birmingham, earlier this month. The opening of the Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, located on Alcester Road, signalled an exciting step for the new dining concept from … [Read more...]