The North West’s only circus themed dinner show CIRCO has introduced a new role in the form of a Creative Events & Production Director ahead of its imminent venue opening. Louise Dutton, 33, has been appointed to oversee all aspects of the Seel Street site’s set design, performer selection and choreography, in order to take CIRCO’s current iconic dinner show concept to … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Iconic classic Lakeland Inn to reopen its doors in April 2017
Robinsons Brewery are delighted to announce that the doors to the Queens Head at Troutbeck, in the Lake District, Cumbria will reopen in April 2017 following a 2 million pound investment. In 2014, the Queens Head was devastated in a fire that resulted in the popular Inn closing for almost three years whilst a full refurbishment programme and rebuild of the damaged areas took … [Read more...]
Tante Marie Culinary Academy’s restaurant appoints new senior team
The prestigious Tante Marie Culinary Academy is delighted to announce two recent appointments to the senior team of its on-site restaurant, The Restaurant at Tante Marie: Stephanie Martin-Frouillou, who has joined as the new Restaurant Operations Manager and Valentino Gentile, who serves as the new Head Chef. Stephanie Martin-Frouillou will be responsible for all operations … [Read more...]
Giraffe World Kitchen Victoria – The dawn of a new look
Giraffe World Kitchen is opening its doors to a whole new look in London Victoria. Giraffe World Kitchen’s exciting refresh includes a new vibrant interior as well as a whole host of exciting global dishes. The new restaurant’s interior evokes far flung corners of the world with an artwork feature wall inspired by India and Thailand, a Chefs table covered with Moroccan … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year celebrated with authentic fine dining by Hakkasan Group’s Asian luxury collection
Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant HKK is offering a modern interpretation of ancient emperor’s feast Michelin-starred Yauatcha offers a red-themed menu, the Chinese colour of luck and joy Hakkasan restaurants offer limited edition menu and wishing ribbons to celebrate the Year of the Rooster Hakkasan Group, the global hospitality company, is proud to announce that … [Read more...]
Shibden Mill Inn’s Beer Battered Fish Recipe
There is no escaping the fact that fish and chips have become a firm British favourite, and that is certainly the case at Shibden Mill Inn. Try Head Chef, Darren Parkinson’s beer battered fish at home… enjoy on its own with vinegar, or add some chips and mushy peas to get the full chippy Friday experience. Ingredients 125g flour Teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 … [Read more...]
The Isle of Eriska looks to the future under new family ownership
The Isle of Eriska, Hotel, Spa & Island has announced that as of summer 2016 the island has been under new ownership, with the Buchanan-Smith family no longer involved in the day to day operation of the hotel or island. The current management will all be retained and are challenged with taking Eriska forward into the future. The private island, located off the west coast … [Read more...]
20 Top Chefs | 200 diners | One Important Cause
Who’s Cooking Dinner? Returns in March 2017 20 of the UK’s most celebrated chefs, with a host of Michelin stars and accolades between them, will share the kitchen for one evening’s service at Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane for the 18th annual Who’s Cooking Dinner? charity event. On Monday 6th March 200 lucky diners will relish an exclusive evening of unforgettable dishes from … [Read more...]
Lemon and broccoli soup
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Lemon and broccoli soup Recent research shows that more than 5% of the UK population are vegetarian, that’s 3 million diners. These diners need vegetarian menu options and frequent the venues that provide vegetarian menu options. Fry’s Family Foods help you to provide vegetarian menu options not just through delicious and nutritious … [Read more...]
Master Innholders call for Aspiring Leaders Diploma applications from future hoteliers
Applications for the Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD) 2017 are now being accepted and junior managers, senior supervisors and heads of departments working in the hotel industry are encouraged to apply. Now in its 6th year, the MIALD sees students study for an internationally and industry recognised Level 3 Award from the Institute of Leadership & … [Read more...]
KUDOS celebrates staff in annual awards
Award-winning contract and events caterer, KUDOS, held their annual awards event on Friday 20 January to celebrate their successes of the past year and to recognise the achievements of staff who excelled. The awards took place at Gibson Hall in Bishopsgate and featured an awards ceremony, live entertainment and a three-course banquet created by KUDOS’ Michelin-starred Food … [Read more...]
BBPA comments on latest data relating to Pubs Code Adjudicator enquiries
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association, has commented on figures released today by the Office of the Pubs Code Adjudicator: “Whilst it will take time to obtain a full picture of the ongoing demand, it is encouraging to see that the rate of new enquiries appears to have fallen sharply, since November. “However, there is clearly good awareness … [Read more...]
USA wins the 30th Bocuse d’Or
Among the 24 participating countries selected for the grand finale of the Bocuse d’Or The United States imposed their supremacy in Lyon after 5 hours and 35 minutes of tests. Created in 1987 by Paul Bocuse, the most prestigious cooking contest in the world celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Chef Mathew Peters masterfully composed with the two imposed tests: “Bresse … [Read more...]
Hospitality industry pledges to tackle literacy challenge
Leading hospitality businesses have committed to take practical action to tackle the UK’s literacy challenge, improve social mobility and boost the economy by signing the National Literacy Forum’s Vision for Literacy Business Pledge 2017. Now in its second year, the Vision for Literacy Business Pledge has been signed by 50 leading UK businesses, including McDonald’s, Costa … [Read more...]
Chef Adam Handling set to open second The Frog restaurant in Covent Garden
Chef and restaurateur Adam Handling will be opening the second The Frog restaurant, which will be in London’s Covent Garden. Scheduled to open in summer this year, the flagship restaurant will showcase Adam’s distinctive cooking style – combining technical savvy with the best possible produce – with a sizeable open-plan kitchen, and a large private dining room in the … [Read more...]