Kew Green Hotels has announced the opening of a brand new concept restaurant, The Cow on the Hill, as part of its Holiday Inn Birmingham – Bromsgrove hotel. The Cow on the Hill is set to draw in both hotel guests and local visitors with its extensive steak menu and drink options. The Cow on the Hill is part of a drive by Kew Green Hotels’ aim to provide an ‘all under one … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
New Regional Executive Chef at Macdonald Hotels
Macdonald Hotels has announced the promotion of Paul Kitchener, current head chef at Macdonald Ansty Hall in Coventry to the position of Regional Head Chef for the Midlands. Paul will continue to lead the kitchen team at Ansty Hall's AA Rosette award-winning Shilton Restaurant, as well as overseeing the food operations at three other hotels in the region. Paul, who joined … [Read more...]
Barburrito turns up the heat with in-store displays
Mexican eatery Barburrito has unveiled a new look in its Union Square restaurant in Aberdeen. Striking lightboxes designed, manufactured and installed by Yorkshire-based Leach Impact have replaced digital screens traditionally used for the vibrant brand’s menu bulkhead. Fitted with dimmer switches to control the brightness and easily-interchangeable fabric prints that staff … [Read more...]
Catering environments may differ, but standards in hygiene remain the same
Edward Rabey, Director of Uniwipe, a leading provider of powerful, effective wipes, discusses how catering environments of all shapes and sizes can improve their standards of hygiene by introducing small changes to their operations. Every catering environment is different, but the standards of hygiene remain the same. Cleaning and sanitisation is of paramount importance, … [Read more...]
Balans Soho Society – pancakes with panache
Even for them, Balans Soho Society is in usually high spirits to announce the return of their acclaimed boozy pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, Feb 28th 2017. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was a time of confession when people were ‘shriven’ or absolved of their sins. As Balans Soho Society are much more likely to actively encourage sins than to forgive them this year they are … [Read more...]
Sandwich amnesty: upgrade your lunch at the cheese bar
On Thursday 2nd March, Mathew Carver will be opening The Cheese Bar’s takeaway hatch as a sneak peak before opening the doors to their first permanent restaurant. To mark the occasion they will be teaming up with local Camden charities for a sandwich amnesty offering Londoners a chance to upgrade their lunch. From 12pm and for one day only, hungry Londoners can head to the … [Read more...]
Business Rates – Brigid Simmonds welcomes review of transitional relief and reiterates call for wider pub reforms
Brigid Simmonds, BBPA Chief Executive, comments: “There is a huge need for more transitional relief for the pubs most badly affected, so this review is welcome. It should also look at moving large pubs, whose turnover does not necessarily reflect their profitability, into a category where their first year increase will be capped. “However, a wider review is needed, so that … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London debuts in ‘a very British hotel’ Channel 4 at 9pm, Thursday 2 March 2017
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London makes its TV debut with a new three part series called, A Very British Hotel, airing on Channel 4 at 9pm, Thursday 2 March 2017. The European flagship of the award-winning luxury brand, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, provides an insight into one of the world’s most prestigious hotels during its busy summer season from July to … [Read more...]
Farm to Neighbour is the new phenomenon to hit The Islington Townhouse
Allowing everyone to know where their food comes from... Farm to table has been the word on the street for a while now but the Islington Townhouse, just around the corner from iconic Chapel Market, has gone a step further and is introducing farm to neighbour, allowing direct exchange between local producers and the community. Every Tuesday evening, starting from the 7th … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey rewards Leadership Academy graduates
BaxterStorey celebrated the graduation of students from its unique Leadership Academy during a special event held at Goodenough College in London. 18 students achieved the Institute of Hospitality Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, with over half receiving a promotion from BaxterStorey in the process. The industry-recognised course saw Level Three and Level Four students … [Read more...]
Multimillion Pound Hospitality Development Opens Its Doors
The first phase of a multimillion pound hospitality sector development has opened its doors in Aberdeen. Hampton by Hilton represents the introduction of a new brand to the North East of Scotland and the company is investing more than £34 million in creating two brand new, purpose-built hotels at Dyce, Aberdeen and Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The move will add an additional … [Read more...]
Beer sales down in 2016 – penny off a pint in the Budget would safeguard jobs and pubs, says BBPA
Sales of British beer fell by one per cent in 2016, prompting renewed calls from the industry for a one penny cut in beer duty in the Budget on 8th March. The fall means that 78 million fewer pints of beer were sold in 2016 compared with the previous year. Overall, however, sales in the past three years have stabilised after years of sharp decline, says the BBPA, a trend … [Read more...]
Hoist Group at HITEC Amsterdam
Hoist Group, complete hospitality partner for hospitality, will exhibit HITEC Amsterdam which takes place in RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre on 29th - 30th March. It is a great opportunity to exchange and discuss hoteliers’ opportunities using Hoist Group’s products. Company’s vast portfolio of innovative hospitality solutions will be shown at this renowned show which … [Read more...]
Diners grab a free ‘pizza’ the action to celebrate awards season
It’s time to dust off the tuxes and gowns, as the film awards are back! To mark the annual celebrations, Pizza Hut Restaurants (PHR) is inviting customers to dress up in their finest Hollywood-inspired outfits, to get their hands on arguably one of the greatest prizes of them all – a free pizza! This VIP offer will be open to those who dress to impress and arrive at a … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2017: winners announced
Casual dining sector honoured at national awards The UK’s best casual dining operators were revealed tonight at the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2017, organised by Diversified Communications UK. wagamama, Las Iguanas, ASK Italian, The Breakfast Club, Peach Pub Company, and Levi Roots all took home awards. While wagamama’s chief executive David Campbell was also … [Read more...]