The National Railway Museum and official catering partner Levy Restaurants UK in York has achieved a bronze Food For Life Catering Mark. The award provides visitors to the venue a guarantee that they are eating meals which are freshly prepared, healthy and sustainable. Three catering concepts, the Countess of York, Dining Car Café and Mallard Café, all operated by Levy … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
New from Artis: stackable boxes for your tabletop
Making their debut in the newly launched 2017 Artis catalogue is this funky range of stackable wooden tabletop condiment and cutlery holders, which will readily find a home in many casual dining establishments. Wooden condiment holders These new partitioned wooden boxes are perfect for storing condiments, napkins, sauces and cutlery, thus keeping the tabletop neat and … [Read more...]
Corks & Screwcaps – The Unstoppable Issues
Ever since the first trials of screw caps for wines was done in the 1970’s there has been a consistent debate about different closures in the world of wine. The Aussies were the first declaring that Riesling produced under screwcap aged just as well and was protected far better than with its natural cork competitor. In 2011 90% of Marlborough (New Zealand) wines were closed … [Read more...]
Dan Miles appointed Head Chef at No.15 Great Pulteney, Bath
No.15 Great Pulteney, Bath’s newest boutique hotel, has announced the appointment of Dan Miles as Head Chef. The 29-year-old will bring his infectious enthusiasm for great-tasting simple food and locally-sourced ingredients to No.15 Great Pulteney, fresh from his most recent role as Sous Chef at The Gainsborough Bath Spa. Dan will take up the position on 23 February … [Read more...]
Industry leaders go back to the floor one more time
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, A JW Marriott Hotel, Danny Pecorelli Managing Director of Exclusive Hotels & Venues and Jonathan Raggett Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels, are working together to host the long awaited ‘Back to the … [Read more...]
Hospitality & Catering Supply Chain Roundtable 2017, date announced
As announced in January, Cyrus Todiwala and H&C News are hosting a roundtable event to help attendees and our readership better understand the hospitality and catering industry supply chain. We are pleased to announce that the event date has now been set for Tuesday 25th April 2017. The agenda on the day will address where our food comes from and what is in it? Are … [Read more...]
Café Northcote – a taste of the future apprentice restaurant
A new concept is bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting young chefs for a series of pop up evenings at Café Northcote. Northcote’s talented apprentices will showcase their developing skills during six evenings spread over three months. In teams they will create exciting menus and use their growing knowledge to combine flavours and offer a memorable evening for … [Read more...]
Local produce is top of the menu at Tempus Restaurant & Bar
Scottish produce is the order of the day at Grand Central Hotel’s Tempus Restaurant & Bar as it unveils its new seasonal menu. Making full use of Scotland’s finest ingredients, the spring menu features produce from across the country including Aberdeenshire game, St Mungo’s haddock and Cairnsmore cheese. Visitors to the Glasgow restaurant will be able to enjoy a … [Read more...]
Cameron House partners with Colin Prior for exclusive photography exhibition
Scottish five-star resort, Cameron House, has partnered with Colin Prior, one of the world’s most respected landscape photographers, to showcase some of his most iconic photographs of Scotland. The exhibition features 12 photographs from around Scotland, including three of Loch Lomond where Cameron House is situated. Located in the Great Scots Bar, the showcase will run from … [Read more...]
Allan Pickett joins Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe as Executive Chef
This March, Allan Pickett, former chef patron of the critically acclaimed Piquet, is announced as executive chef at the helm of Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside. The British chef has combined his classical French training, under the Galvin and Roux brothers, with a superb knowledge of British ingredients and suppliers, to create the restaurant’s modern British … [Read more...]
ALMR intensifies business rates campaign
The ALMR has intensified its campaign to bring about business rates reform with a letter to the Telegraph. The letter highlights the importance of pubs and bars to the UK’s high streets and calls for immediate action to safeguard venues. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls has also spoken to the BBC highlighting the problem for the UK’s licensed hospitality sector. ALMR Chief … [Read more...]
QEII Centre obtains prestigious Investors in People Silver Award
London’s QEII Centre is celebrating after being presented with the highly-coveted Investors in People ‘Silver Standard’ award. The Investors in People Standard is a framework of best practice, awarded to well-run organisations that meet set criteria in areas including learning and development, leadership skills, as well as recognition and reward. To achieve the Silver … [Read more...]
Introducing Duck & Waffle Local
Duck & Waffle has flown the nest – or in our case, waddled from it…introducing Duck & Waffle Local, opening this May in the re-developed St James’s Market. The Concept: Duck & Waffle hits the street Duck & Waffle Local is a new fast casual, chef-curated restaurant from the team behind the award-winning Duck & Waffle restaurant. This casual offshoot of … [Read more...]
Imperial Hotel Blackpool joins RBH portfolio
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has today (22 February) welcomed the Imperial Hotel Blackpool to its portfolio. The addition of the 4-star property, which boasts a seafront location on the North Promenade, will bring the number of hotels in the RBH portfolio to 56. RBH – the UK’s leading independent hotel management company - will take over operation of the established hotel … [Read more...]
Roundhouse announces new catering list for 2017
Camden’s Roundhouse has announced its new catering list for 2017, with six new London caterers joining the venue’s list of approved catering companies. The new caterers now approved by the Roundhouse include Bubble Food, Food Story, KERB, Seasoned, Top Hat and Rocket. The new caterers join already approved catering companies By Word of Mouth, Create, Food by Dish, Moving … [Read more...]