Dear Cyrus Todiwala OBE I would like to thank you for your article of July 4th 2017 highlighting the wonderful work undertaken by Foxes Academy, which trains young people with learning disabilities in hospitality. My son Tom attended Foxes and benefitted enormously from his time there. Tom learnt that work was an important part of life and his positive experience equipped … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Visitor numbers show strong start to summer holiday season
Provisional figures from Cumbria Tourism’s research team show that camping and caravanning had a bumper start to 2017, with pitch occupancy up almost 20% between January and June compared to the same months last year. Self-catering has also had a strong performance, with occupancy rates running 9% higher than the same period in 2016. The figures for April, May and June were … [Read more...]
£4.5m investment project for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted
The 500-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Stansted is undertaking a £4.5m investment programme, enhancing guest rooms, two restaurants and the hotel’s Meetings and Events area. Work, which started in late 2016, is almost completed on the first phase of the upgrade of the airport hotel, which is due to be finalised by the end of August 2017. So far, 56 superior guest bedrooms and 37 … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl Group continues investment momentum with £300,000 rebrand of Ashford centre
The UK’s largest tenpin bowling operator, Hollywood Bowl Group, has invested £300,000 in the refurbishment and rebrand of AMF Ashford, continuing the momentum on its extensive investment program. Completed on 14th July – just in time for the busy summer holiday trading period, the centre remained open for the duration of the project and celebrated its brand-new look with a … [Read more...]
The K Bar appoints Ashley Bambroug as Bar Manager
The K Bar is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Bambroug as Bar Manager. The K Bar is the luxury drinking destination at The Kensington hotel; serving the finest cocktails whilst offering effortless decadence in the heart of the Royal Borough. Ashley quickly discovered his passion for the industry with his first experience as Head Bartender at the Great North … [Read more...]
Majella’s Image of the Month, from Chef Guillaume Chambon
This month’s image of the month was captured whilst visiting a new chef friend of mine, Guillaume Chambon. It was taken with natural light at a menu tasting whilst avoiding the glaring lights of the pass. Guillaume was kind enough to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a couple of questions for me. How long have you been cheffing? I have been … [Read more...]
Shake Shack set to take the stage at Cambridge Circus
Shaftesbury has today announced that Shake Shack, the New York based fast casual restaurant group, has taken a prime 4,500 sq ft site at Cambridge Circus, on the junction of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road in the heart of London’s West End. Starting life as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan in 2001, Shake Shack now has restaurants in 12 countries … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Gerard Chouet
Gerard Chouet joined Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland as head pastry chef in May. Growing up in Burgundy, France, he developed a passion for foraging from an early age before undertaking an apprenticeship in a patisserie at 19. He continued to work in pastry, completing a Master apprenticeship in France before moving to the UK to work at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He went on … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones appoints new Head of Venue and Event Sales
Leading London caterer, Harbour & Jones today announces the appointment of Emma Jones to the newly created role of Head of Venue and Event Sales. In the internal appointment, Emma moves from her current role of Sales and Marketing Manager at the RSA House. In her new role Emma will be responsible for directing and influencing the performance of in-venue sales teams to … [Read more...]
Scotland recognises tourism as the heartbeat of the Scottish economy
The recent announcement that UK Government is to introduce a Finance Bill after the summer recess will be good news for tourism across Scotland. The Bill will include a new tax relief for charitable incorporated museums and galleries that develop new exhibitions, including those taken on tour. Companies under the control of local authorities will also be in the mix. The … [Read more...]
Rational AG: The Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Siegfried Meister has passed away
It is with great sadness that Rational AG announces the passing of Siegfried Meister, the company founder, majority shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, on July 28th at the age of 78 years after a brief, serious illness. Walter Kurtz, Supervisory Board Member and shareholder since the founding of Rational AG in the year 2000 will, as the first deputy chairman, … [Read more...]
PAUL announces 2016 results
PAUL UK, the 36-strong French bakery and café brand, today announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Financial Highlights GROUP TURNOVER: £32.3m, up 12.3% Revenue up 3% on a like-for-like basis Group EBITDA (before head office costs & management fees): £3.2m Two new bakeries opened in Notting Hill Gate and Earl’s Court, both are … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell launches first ever coffee championship
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the launch of its first-ever barista championship. The competition, starting on the 1st August, will include consist of two heats and a final, and will see competitors from across the UK battle it out to become the company’s leading barista. Competitors will be assessed on their coffee … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo York heats up as they appoint Oliver Bell as Head Chef
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Oliver Bell as Head Chef for the 101-bedroom Hotel Indigo York. Joining the group with over 10 years’ culinary experience, Oliver will oversee all food operations in the day to day running of the hotel’s restaurant, No.88 Walmgate. Prior to joining the team at Hotel Indigo York, Oliver worked for Jamie’s Italian as Head Chef where he … [Read more...]
Locally Shot Grouse, served with Bread Sauce, Cranberry Compote, Game Chips and Roasting Juices
There is something rather satisfying about slaving over a hot stove on a Sunday afternoon… Famed for their traditional cooking and enviable use of local produce, Head Chef at the Inn at Whitewell has created a step by step recipe to the perfect family roast. Accompanied with bread sauce, cranberry compote and golden game chips, this delicious Grouse dinner is sure to be a … [Read more...]