Wreckfish, a five-day pop-up from Chef-Patron Gary Usher, was delivered onto the Liverpool restaurant scene last week to huge success. Places at the Liverpool pop-up, set in a derelict building on the corner of Slater and Seel street, were scarce and the 30 seats that were made available, sold-out within 10 minutes of being released on their website. The venture came about … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
The McGettigan Group opens The Address at Dublin 1
Irish independent McGettigan Hotel Group have announced the opening of their new hotel wing ‘The Address at Dublin 1’ located within the North Star Hotel, part of Worldhotels. The Address at Dublin 1 is located in the heart of Dublin’s business district easily accessible by public transport routes with Dublin Airport a ten-minute drive through the Port Tunnel, traffic … [Read more...]
Business Rates – SBPA welcomes cap, which should save pubs £6 million
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has welcomed the one year cap on business rate increases in Scotland for the hospitality sector, at 12.5 per cent, as announced by the Scottish Government. The SBPA had urged the Scottish Finance Secretary Derek MacKay to introduce the cap, following concerns over the impact of the revaluation of business rates on some Scottish pub … [Read more...]
London venues making efforts to entice diners this Shrove Tuesday
With Shrove Tuesday fast approaching, a number of London venues are preparing with much effort to entice Londoners through their doors. We have put together a round up that is full of creative menu ideas that no doubt will have the tills ringing, or should we say in 2017, the EPOS systems processing? Pancake Day at a vibrant space dedicated to Italy’s finest icons, Bunga … [Read more...]
Mergers and acquisitions across hospitality and catering, robust, in spite of Brexit
The financial stability of the hospitality and catering industry like many industries can in part be measured by looking at who is in the market to buy businesses. Last year’s Brexit decision has made the measurement of business indicator data somewhat more complex, including mergers and acquisitions. Mergers and acquisitions activity across the hospitality and catering … [Read more...]
New Director to lead European growth for RBH portfolio
Redefine| BDL Hotels has announced that Tom Goldscheider has joined the company as the new Director of Business Development. Based in Frankfurt and formerly of Zeitgeist Hospitality Management, Goldscheider will lead RBH expansion into Europe. RBH is proactively targeting Germany and Poland for lease and management contract opportunities for large branded hotels. With over … [Read more...]
C&C Catering completes third pioneering site at Google
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd is delighted to have completed its latest project at the London office of online search giant Google. The renowned international corporation required innovative staff dining facilities at its King Cross site, and C&C were pleased to be involved in the project, designed by Humble Arnold Associates, and with ISG as Main Contractor. Work on … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Teriyaki Stir-fry
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Teriyaki Stir-fry 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 … [Read more...]
CESA chair Glenn Roberts awarded Doctorate of Foodservice
NAFEM honour recognises contribution to foodservice equipment industry. Glenn Roberts C.F.S.P., chair of CESA, was awarded a Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) by NAFEM, the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, during the NAFEM Show in February. A NAFEM spokesperson said, “We’d like to thank Glenn for his contributions to the industry at large and to … [Read more...]
QHotels wins top HR award for developing talent
The success of QHotels’ training and apprenticeship programmes has been recognised, after they received a national HR award. QHotels received the Distinction in Developing Future Talent award at the HR Distinction Awards, which recognise the most creative and engaging company projects, as well as inspirational rising stars of the industry. They successfully demonstrated how … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane scoops double five-star ratings from Forbes travel guide
Forbes Travel Guide has bestowed Five Stars, its highest designation on both Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and the Spa at Four Seasons for the fifth consecutive year, making the Hotel the only establishment in the City to ever achieve ten stars. Commenting on the news, General Manager John Stauss said “This is once again an outstanding honour for us all here at Four … [Read more...]
Adam Reeves Appointed Sales Manager for Planet Hollywood and Earl of Sandwich Restaurants
Adam Reeves has joined Tony Lincoln and his team as the Sales Manager for Planet Hollywood and Earl of Sandwich restaurants. Prior to his recent appointment, Adam’s career in UK trade and tourism included B2B and B2C roles at Funway Holidays, UKinbound, and more recently Thames River Services. “Moving to Planet Hollywood is a very exciting career move, I’ll be working across … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl Group set to open £2.4 million pound Derby centre in April
A brand new, multi-million-pound bowling centre is set to open in Derby city centre in eight weeks’ time, as part of intu Derby’s new and improved leisure development. The 22,000 sq ft Hollywood Bowl will create 30 permanent and part-time jobs for the local community, when it opens early April. The 18 lane boutique Hollywood Bowl will bring the UK’s newest and most … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton Makes a Landing by Aberdeen Airport
Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport. Located in the powerhouse of northeast Scotland, the 155 guest room hotel joins three Hilton properties in the city – DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen City Centre, DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops and Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen City. Hampton by Hilton … [Read more...]
La Tasca donates over 2,181 meals to charity
La Tasca have launched a partnership with FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, to distribute surplus food destined for waste. Ingredients are being sent to charities and community groups who transform them into nutritious meals for vulnerable people. The first donation was valued at over £14,000 and converted to over 2,181 meals for vulnerable people. La … [Read more...]