Renowned chef Monica Galetti recognised shining talent at BaxterStorey’s Chef Academy Graduation this week. A group of 27 chefs celebrated their completion of the hospitality provider’s dedicated Academy, which includes Commis Chef, Chef de Partie and Senior Chef qualifications. The ceremony, which was attended by over 100 guests including BaxterStorey’s Chef Consultants … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Naturally Fast Show tunes at Leon in the West End
Naturally Fast Food chain LEON will be opening its latest London restaurant on Shaftesbury Avenue, in three weeks’ time, with a West End twist. LEON has issued a casting call for the singing stars of tomorrow to work (and sing) at the brand new location, and will train them to start serving customers from Thursday 9th February. Presenter and comedian Alexander Armstrong (BBC … [Read more...]
Margot launches Italian-inspired weekend brunch menu
After opening its doors to critical acclaim last October, Italian favourite, Margot, is now set to launch a weekend brunch menu on 28th January. Designed by Executive Chef, Maurizio Morelli, in collaboration with Restaurateurs, Paulo de Tarso and Nicolas Jaouen, the new menu will see Margot enrich Covent Garden’s dining scene further with a selection of carefully curated brunch … [Read more...]
Balans Soho Society report record trading in their 30th anniversary year
Following their hugely successful rebranding in 2015 and the subsequent refurbishment of their 5 restaurants and bars, Balans Soho Society is delighted to announce an astonishing 18.3% yearly like for like increase in sales for the year ending 31/12/16. Earnings before ITDA and the refurbishment and opening costs rose by 43.7% on the back of this sales growth. As a result, … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge to launch a series of ultimate dining experiences at The Shed
Introducing The Shed, an elegant and intimate private dining space brought to you by Tom Kerridge and his team at The Hand & Flowers; situated on West Street in Marlow, The Shed is conveniently located just mere moments from the two-Michelin-starred pub. Throughout 2017, The Shed will play host to an exciting calendar of one-off culinary events and coming up in February … [Read more...]
Brexit sees trend towards UK city breaks
UK Aparthotel brand, Roomzzz, has reported up to a 17% increase in bookings post-BREXIT as British holidaymakers seek out low cost city breaks in the UK. The brand of award winning serviced apartments, located in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Chester and Nottingham, has experienced an increase in bookings across the group as the falling value of the pound has fuelled a trend … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White unveils plans for a new Plymouth steakhouse
Celebrity chef and restauranteur Marco Pierre White (MPW) is bringing his nationally renowned Steakhouse Bar & Grill to Plymouth this March 2017. Marco will bring his celebrated style to the Plymouth skyline, with the new restaurant located on the top floor of the Holiday Inn Plymouth on Armada Way, soon to be rebranded to a Crowne Plaza. The 160-capacity restaurant … [Read more...]
Two new acquisitions for Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan has acquired two further London sites in the City, both scheduled to open this Autumn. The Listing, will open in the new 82,000 sq ft development and workplace concept, Cannon Green and this will be followed shortly by The Allegory in Principal Place – Brookfield’s 600,000 sq ft of premium office, residential and retail space in Bishopsgate and home to … [Read more...]
Vacherin urges caterers to support new EU food waste initiative
Caterer says industry must rise to the challenge of cutting food waste as MEPs are set to vote on new regulations on 24/1/17. As European Union (EU) MEPs are set to vote on introducing tougher waste and recycling laws, leading caterer Vacherin has called on the entire foodservice industry to reduce food waste right through the supply chain. Vacherin believes that all … [Read more...]
Williams at the Waterfront: Coldrooms, blast chillers, counters and uprights set to perform at Belfast’s premier venue
The massive extension to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall has doubled the size of the site’s conference and exhibition facilities. Belfast Council estimates that the new venue will contribute £39m per year to the city’s burgeoning business and tourism market. Catering is a huge operation and the new facilities are designed to be as flexible as possible, so that the caterers can serve … [Read more...]
Mediterranean “Cisk Lager” Bolsters Morgenrot’s World Beer Portfolio
Manchester’s oldest beer and wine importer Morgenrot has enhanced its thriving world beer selection with the addition of Cisk, an award-winning lager, famous for its Mediterranean charm and character. The new lager beer will be available to the UK On-Trade in 30 litre kegs and 33cl bottles and will officially be launched to the UK trade at Pub 17 (stand 21), which takes … [Read more...]
Hotel 41 is Named ‘Top Hotel in the UK’ in TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2017
The 'Top Hotel in the UK' accolade for Hotel 41 and ‘Top Hotel in South Africa’ for The Oyster Box are among 28 TripAdvisor awards secured by The Red Carnation Hotel Collection this year. As voted for by actual guests, the annual TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards have been announced this morning, honouring London’s five star Hotel 41 as ‘Top Hotel in the UK’. The five … [Read more...]
Sharrow Bay launches the best table in the Lake District
Sharrow Bay, in the Lake District, has unveiled an intimate new dining room, set right over the waters of Ullswater and offering the very best table in the Lake District. The Lake District’s original country house hotel has thoughtfully converted part of its lakeside terrace using original stone walls, traditional oak flooring and unique furnishings to offer a characterful … [Read more...]
Winner of Great Product Awards Unveiled
The Great Hospitality Show has named BGL Rieber’s Thermoport Midi-K as the ultimate winner of its Great Product Awards, concluding the search for 2017’s most innovative new products. The range of insulated food transport boxes was one of 12 finalists, selected from the sectors of Food & Drink, Catering Equipment, Technology and Interiors & Tableware, chosen by an … [Read more...]
The buzz works for one of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups
As the dust settles on 2016, award winning hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings have lots to celebrate as they look back over the past 12 months. Recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For’ in the UK - one of only three Scottish companies to achieve a place on the list - along with opening their ninth venue, The Corner House in Kilwinning, 2016 has … [Read more...]