Office and events caterer, Kudos Delivered, are on a mission to make Londoners’ lunches more enjoyable with their new ‘Pimp My Lunch’ initiative. The Bishopsgate-based catering specialists are utilising social media to encourage London workers to share photos of their underwhelming homemade lunches, for a chance to win a catered gourmet lunch for them and their work … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Three Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic launches La Dame de Pic London at Four Seasons Hotel London
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square has now opened the doors to La Dame de Pic London, the first UK outpost from acclaimed three Michelin-starred French chef, Anne-Sophie Pic. Located within the beautifully restored grade II* listed hotel, La Dame de Pic London is set to become a destination restaurant, bringing Anne-Sophie’s visionary cuisine to an iconic British … [Read more...]
Hoist Group at Travel Technology Europe
Hoist Group, your one and only hospitality partner, will exhibit at Travel Technology Europe at stand HT 116 which takes place in London Olympia on 22nd-23rd February. It will be first Hoist Group’s appearance at this renowned show, and definitely the one to remember. Hoist Group will show their full product portfolio. Visitors will have the chance to see how their guests … [Read more...]
World-class restaurant Le Gavroche invests in leading-edge technology as it prepares to mark half a century of success
Le Gavroche, one of London’s most respected and influential restaurants will be 50 next year. As it reflects on its success and plans its future, it has invested in contemporary POS terminals from AURES Technologies to run the latest version of Squirrel, the specialist software from Acorn Hospitality Systems that has driven the business for 10 years. Le Gavroche has … [Read more...]
Innovative ‘t-glass’ from Luigi Bormioli stars in the new 2017 catalogue from Artis
Leading distributor of glassware, tableware and barware, Artis, has announced the launch of its 2017 catalogue. Eagerly anticipated by restaurateurs and bar managers alike, the catalogue is packed with hundreds of new products to inspire and motivate. Amongst the stars of this year’s catalogue is T-Glass, a new stemless range of wine glasses from famed Italian design house, … [Read more...]
Truman’s launches Brick Lane Brews café-bar concept at London City Airport
Truman’s East London’s iconic brewery has launched Brick Lane Brews, a new café-bar concept, at London City Airport. This new venture sees the brewery expand its offer to serve a quintessentially East End London menu from morning to night. Serving the freshest salt beef, the tastiest beigels, the finest coffee and of course the best beer, the first outlet is now open at London … [Read more...]
Quy Mill Hotel & Spa receives a top accolade from AA
Quy Mill Hotel & Spa starts 2017 on a high after scooping a prestigious award that is given to a very small but growing selection of the highest quality hotels. The Hotel is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Silver Star status by the AA for its four-star rating, one of the top accolades in the hospitality industry, in recognition of its high … [Read more...]
Madness present famous Camden pub where first ever gig took place with PRS for Music Heritage Award
Legendary British band Madness have today presented iconic London pub, the Dublin Castle, with the prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award. The accolade is given to those live music venues across the UK that have played a crucial role in helping to create music history, by giving now-famous acts their first ever gig and helping them on their way to success. Madness first … [Read more...]
£100,000 target for “Back to the Floor” 2017!
Former Managing Director of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Philip Newman-Hall along with fellow Master Innholders Stuart Bowery General Manager of Grosvenor House and Danny Pecorelli Managing Director of Exclusive Hotels & Venues are calling upon the hospitality industry to go “Back to the Floor” in order to raise over £100,000 for industry charity Hospitality … [Read more...]
UK’s best fish and chip shop announced
Kingfisher Fish and Chips in Plympton, Plymouth has been crowned the best fish and chip shop in the UK today (26 January) after frying out on top at the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. The shop scooped the ultimate title - Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year – at the awards ceremony held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Boring with Ethnic Food & Wine Matching
Typically the recommended drink with all sorts of ethnic food is beer. Whether this is just convenient or an excuse for men to drink copius amounts of beer remains undecided. What is clear is that recommending wine as partners to lots of ethnic foods opens up a cornucopia of different choices. In fact they are so broad as to be able to accompany even the most powerfully … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year of the rooster to call in West End tourism boost
With the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia set to kick off in the capital this Saturday 28th January, businesses across Piccadilly, Leicester Square and St James’s anticipate a marked increase in tourist spend boosting the heart of London’s cultural, retail and food and beverage sectors. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in London’s … [Read more...]
Cocktail sharing a hit at The Hilton
A leading Tyneside hotel is making cocktails with friends a more fun and sociable experience with its unique sharing boards. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead is giving customers the chance to share a selection of iconic miniature cocktails with its innovative platters, giving groups of two or more the chance to try a couple of different flavours. Already a popular haunt for … [Read more...]
Gareth Ward becomes Chef Patron of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms is delighted to announce that Gareth Ward has become a part-owner of the property, with his new title becoming Chef Patron. Gareth has taken a stake in the business together with his partner Amelia Eiriksson, General Manager of the restaurant. Previously known as Ynyshir Hall, and operated as a hotel with a fine-dining restaurant, the property … [Read more...]
Casual Dining previews its exhibitor show highlights for 2017
Casual Dining – the multi-award winning trade event for the UK’s casual dining sector, has released its exhibitor show highlights for 2017. Returning to the Business Design Centre in London next month, on 22-23 February, visiting buyers will be among the first to see a host of new products, catering equipment and services from 200 leading suppliers. The following is just … [Read more...]