The Michelin starred Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor Restaurant has been voted as one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK by website and restaurant guide, Squaremeal, rising 10 places from 2016. Simon Radley comments: “It’s an honour to have featured on the list once again. The team works tirelessly to maintain the high standards that we’re renowned for and we’d like … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Food Standards Scotland’s response to Obesity in Scotland
Heather Peace, Head of Nutrition Science & Policy at Food Standards Scotland, said “It is particularly concerning to see the widening gaps between the richest and the poorest in our society in terms of obesity, and that overall levels of overweight – including obesity – have increased from 40% in men and 31% in women in 1995, to 66% in men and 60% in women, in 2015. … [Read more...]
CH&Co Group’s commercial division ups the ante with key appointments and promotions
CH&Co Group’s commercial division has strengthened its commitment to providing the best innovative food and service to its clients through key operational and culinary appointments and promotions. This is part of the strategy to drive strong growth for the division, which includes the brands Ampersand, Ampersand Events and Chester Boyd, and make it the catering partner … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering reveals recipe for success as it celebrates record half year
One of the North West’s most innovative catering firms is celebrating its record half year in business. Carringtons Catering has described the past six months as ‘the best yet’ having catered for more than 25,000 guests whilst playing host to a varied consortium of private and corporate occasions. Recent event highlights include Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, … [Read more...]
New opening: The Lampery
Launching in early September, The Lampery will be a new all-day dining spot providing good, honest cooking in the heart of historic London. Inspired by a passion for authentic British cuisine and locally-sourced produce, the restaurant and cocktail bar will be located within Apex Hotel City of London on Seething Lane and will serve a ‘Best of British’ menu that celebrates the … [Read more...]
Bidfood Group Sales & Marketing Director receives doctorate for services to hospitality
Bidfood’s Group Sales & Marketing Director, Andy Kemp, received an honorary doctorate from the University of West London (UWL) for his services to the hospitality industry, at Wembley Stadium on 25th July. Andy – one of the best-known and most-respected faces in hospitality – has previously been a guest lecturer at the university’s London Geller College of Hospitality … [Read more...]
Try and Taste Open Kitchen Live’s BIGGEST ever Menu
OPEN KITCHEN LIVE At the heart of everything we do as an industry hospitality and catering outlets provide guests with somewhere to relax and enjoy food and drink. Attend Open Kitchen Live 7 September, invest your time reviewing your food : whether your operation is Casual Dining, QSR, Fast Food Operator, Fine Dining, Popular local restaurant, or fast bulk production in … [Read more...]
Grazing strengthens culinary team with new appointment
Grazing Catering, the flexible workplace and venue food company, has today announced the appointment of Michael Barnes as Head Chef. The newly created role will see Barnes take on the management of the company's production kitchens, as well as work alongside with Robbie Lorraine, Grazing's executive chef, to develop menus and train culinary talent within the … [Read more...]
Daily Fine dining on the menu for care home residents at Latimer Lodge
Residents at Caring Communities’ luxury Latimer Lodge care home on Preston Road are treated to fine dining every day, thanks to Yeovil-born executive chef Mathieu Eke. ‘Seared Queen Scallops with Pomegranate, Baby Coriander Leaves, Blood Oranges & Salmon Caviar’, ‘Poached Fillet of Halibut with Samphire, Crayfish Cake, Minted Pea Purée & Pesto Beurre Blanc’ and … [Read more...]
Bohemia celebrates ‘Grape’ success with two prestigious wine awards
Michelin-starred restaurant Bohemia in Jersey is celebrating due to being awarded the prestigious two-star award in the ‘World’s Best Wine Lists Awards 2017’; plus the Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine selection in ‘Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards 2017.’ Bohemia boasts an extensive inventory of 3,000 bottles of wine from a selection of 310 bins, all … [Read more...]
New Townhouses expand aparthotel’s bid to add luxury to historic city centre
The award-winning Halston Aparthotel in Carlisle have launched six brand-new contemporary townhouses in the city centre. Just 50 meters from The Halston Aparthotel on Warwick Road, Carlisle, in a former Lloyds Pharmacy building the Halston team have converted the upper levels into six self-contained, serviced apartments to the same luxury standard as The Halston Aparthotel, … [Read more...]
Grace by name, graceful by nature
Leading distributor of glassware, tableware and bar accessories to the foodservice industry, Artis, has announced the launch of a new range of hand-made glassware, Grace. Grace As its name suggests, Grace is an elegant collection of long-stemmed glassware. The highly distinctive bowl shape and tall, slender stems make this collection of hand-made glassware a ‘must’ for … [Read more...]
AB Hotels appoints David Petitt as Head of Marketing
AB Hotels, a collection of luxury, family-run hotels located in the South East of England, has appointed David Petitt as Head of Marketing. In his new role, David will oversee all elements of marketing for the group, from developing AB Hotels brand, to managing the individual marketing requirements of both Sopwell House, a luxury country house hotel in St Albans, and The … [Read more...]
London Restaurant Festival returns for its 9th year
The London Restaurant Festival (LRF) in partnership with American Express, is back this October, showcasing the very best restaurants and chefs in London with a packed calendar across the whole month. Uniquely, LRF takes place in restaurants across the capital, celebrating the diversity and wealth of our city’s restaurants. Over 50,000 people participated in 2016 visiting … [Read more...]
A summer sizzler of an offer at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Liverpool
Summer has arrived at the new-look Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Liverpool and with it comes a sizzling offer and a brand new cocktail menu to celebrate the long, hot days. And on those sunny days you can even take your meal out onto the Chapel Street veranda with views of the iconic Royal Liver Building! Diners now receive a whopping 25% off the A La Carte … [Read more...]