The north west’s only premiership rugby union team has confirmed that it’s renewing its official partnership with INNSIDE Manchester. The city centre hotel at First Street has been the club’s official hotel partner since early 2016, hosting club events and opposing rugby teams. INNSIDE Manchester will also sponsor the club’s player of the year, 24-year old Will Addison, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare team extends partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare team has pledged to raise £144,000 to help fund dementia advisers as part of their on-going support for Alzheimer’s Society. Support for Alzheimer’s Society was announced in May 2015 and in just two years the team raised a staggering £151,555 required to fund essential research into ‘dysphagia’ (difficulties in eating, drinking, … [Read more...]
Edinburgh Food Social & Sodexo unveil educational food truck
Edinburgh Food Social (EFS) has unveiled its brand-new food truck, with the help of key sponsor Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, after raising £10,000 through crowdfunding. The vehicle was officially launched with the help of Gracemount High School, whose pupils have already benefitted from the project, which helps tackle food inequality by providing cookery education and … [Read more...]
New head chef appointment at the Seaview Hotel, Isle of Wight
The Seaview Hotel, an award-winning independent coastal hotel on the Isle of Wight, has announced Liam Howes to succeed Bruce Theobald as head chef. Liam, only 24, has been promoted from sous chef and will lead the 7-strong team in the kitchen. He will be responsible for overseeing The Restaurant, which holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for creative and affordable food as well … [Read more...]
Independent rum brand La Hechicera wins US nationwide distribution and celebrates five years of global growth with new packaging
La Hechicera, the most awarded super-premium rum brand from Colombia, approaches its fifth anniversary with distribution success in 25 international markets. Its dry, smooth and crisp taste profile has established listings for the brand in luxury bars and stores in the UK and beyond, and opened doors at prestigious retailers, such as Harrods in London and Lane Crawford in Hong … [Read more...]
Brexit employment offer would help UK hospitality grow
Following last week’s announcement in Brussels, the Prime Minister today provided detail of the UK’s offer on employment rights, in the context of Brexit negotiations. The statement was positively received by the ALMR, as a clear and unambiguous signal that the package provides the stability and access to labour for which Britain’s eating and drinking out sector has been … [Read more...]
Bringing the wonders of the countryside alive for city children
Every year dynamic education charity The Country Trust brings the working countryside alive for nearly 25,000 disadvantaged primary school children through day visits to real working farms. Now, thanks to support from Caterlink, specialist caterers within schools, colleges and universities, children from Kentish Town Church of England Primary School, Brecknock Primary School … [Read more...]
Aster, Victoria to launch a series of fitness brunches in collaboration with The Wellness Collective
Kicking off on Sunday 2nd July, D&D London’s new Nordic-French restaurant, Aster, is teaming up with The Wellness Collective to bring a series of fitness brunches to London’s Victoria. Available every Sunday until the end of July, guests will take part in a 45 minute full body workout session led by up to two elite personal trainers, followed by a two course Nordic brunch … [Read more...]
“Artizian celebrates 1 year at Macquarie Bank”
Along with CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, Artizian went all out and organised a week long celebration to mark their 1 year anniversary at Macquarie Bank. Staff were also treated to a special birthday party on Thursday 8th June. On the menu: Kangaroo burgers, street food pop ups and a mocktail bar, as well as a homemade chocolate birthday cake. A hot spicy chicken wings … [Read more...]
Head Chef Will Holland to leave Coast Restaurant in October
The Seren Collection, a unique collection of high quality hospitality venues in South West Wales which includes Coast Restaurant in Saundersfoot have announced Head Chef Will Holland will depart the group in the Autumn for pastures new. Will moved to Pembrokeshire to join us in Saundersfoot in April 2014 and with owners Neil and Zoe Kedward opened Coast Restaurant. The … [Read more...]
West London’s newest hotel launches today – Park Plaza London Park Royal
Upper upscale hotel brand Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced the official opening of the new contemporary hotel Park Plaza London Park Royal. Welcoming guests through the doors on 28th June, the 212-room hotel offers fashionable facilities, pop-art style furniture adorning the welcome area, a convenient location to Wembley, and is the perfect choice for leisure and … [Read more...]
The Lock Kitchen & Bar welcomes visitors aboard
The Lock Kitchen & Bar, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds, has officially opened on the historic Leeds and Liverpool canal following a redesign of the former City Cafe. Located on the ground floor of the hotel at Granary Wharf, where Leeds’ famous canal culminates, The Lock Kitchen & Bar is serving hearty, down to earth food in a casual and comfortable … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars uses video to help counteract kitchen skills shortage
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a series of food training videos to help licensees counteract the skilled kitchen staff shortage and ensure high standards are met. Created in response to licensee requests for help with kitchen staff training, the videos are also designed to alleviate the expense and resource pressures of sending staff away on training courses. Hosted by … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chef Hugh McGivern’s Brie Beignets with Chilli Jam
Hugh McGivern has been a chef for 30 years working all over the world. From Michelin restaurants in London to being the personal chef to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan where he also cooked for Barack Obama and most of the European Royal Families. He is heavily involved in nutrition and for the last 6 years has been developing recipes … [Read more...]
OakNorth lends £20m to group Brasserie Blanc
OakNorth – the bank that is democratising non-standard lending – has completed a £20m loan to Brasserie Bar Co Ltd, which has 35 sites across two brands: Brasserie Blanc – the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc – and The White Brasserie Company – a quality pub dining business taking the cuisine of Brasserie Blanc into traditional pub settings. Brasserie … [Read more...]
