A community festival held in the grounds of a North Somerset hotel proved a huge success with hundreds in attendance and vital funds raised for charity. Cadburyfest celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the iconic local venue Cadbury House with families travelling from near and far to enjoy the live music, street food, drinks, local produce and family fun. The community … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: ‘Pretzel Roll’ topped with Asian Chakalaka
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: ‘Boerie Pretzel Roll’ Recent research shows that more than 5% of the UK population are vegetarian, that’s 3 million diners. These diners need vegetarian menu options and frequent the venues that provide vegetarian menu options. Fry’s Family Foods help you to provide vegetarian menu options not just through delicious and nutritious vegetarian … [Read more...]
Borough Market and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall host a vegetarian feast
On 21st September, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Borough Market will be hosting a three-course feast featuring recipes from his new book Much More Veg, to mark the culmination of River Cottage’s month-long residency at Borough Market. The evening will showcase some of the best that Borough Market has to offer with produce from Ted’s Veg and Chegworth Valley, wines from … [Read more...]
Elior UK develops young talent with new partnership
Elior UK has partnered with West College Scotland to give students on the WCS & Elior Culinary Development course the chance to learn firsthand from award-winning chef Jav Aziz at Rangers Football Club. The 14-week course will see a select group of students working three days a week in Ibrox stadium’s hospitality and function kitchens, as well as attending classes at … [Read more...]
Gary Usher, Daniel Clifford and pals create the Midsummer BBQ at Burnt Truffle
Earlier this year in May, Gary Usher launched a record-breaking £200k Kickstarter campaign to open Wreckfish, a 100-cover restaurant in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool city centre set to launch in October. A series of chefs offered to host guest chef nights to help raise the target, including Michelin-starred Chef Patron of Midsummer House, Daniel Clifford. On 20th … [Read more...]
Gear up for La Vuelta a Revolución de Cuba
Revolución de Cuba is gearing up for their charity bike tour, La Vuelta, and they need you! Starting on the 8th September 2017, Revolucion’s own Dominic Doherty, area manager for the South, will be joined by team members Rob Marshall and Jon Quinn to cycle 890 miles in just eight days. The ride will raise money for Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice in Penarth, Wales – chosen by … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Kitchen launches first site outside of London in Westgate Oxford this October
The Cinnamon Collection announces its first restaurant outside of London. Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford will open in the new Westgate Centre this October. Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford will be a relaxed all-day dining concept. The 110-cover, 4,000 square foot restaurant includes a large destination bar on the ground floor, an open-plan kitchen, chef’s table and a semi-private ‘Pagoda’ … [Read more...]
Lexington Catering reveals new healthy eating brand – Blend – which will help customers achieve their 5-a-day
Lexington Catering, one of London’s leading foodservice organisations, has created a new healthy eating range and unveiled a new brand identity for its suite of healthy foods. This is symbolised by the introduction of a new brand identity across all of its healthy eating ranges and launch of new items, which reflect changes in the market, eating habits, and help customers … [Read more...]
Chinatown London fires up for debut Korean BBQ restaurant
With a commitment to long-term curation and partnership with the Chinatown London community, Shaftesbury has announced that new Korean barbeque themed restaurant, Olle, is launching its debut site in Chinatown London later this month. Olle is the brainchild of Charles Seo, founder of Japanese restaurant Kyoto Soho. The new 1,307 sq ft restaurant, located at 86-88 … [Read more...]
Ian Mitchell’s latest Beaujolais region wine update and recommendations
As promised in my last blog, I was visiting the Beaujolais region which lies between Burgundy and the Northern Rhone. I think the Beaujolais would prefer to be on their own, but we'll see. Great drive from the Gard through the through the Vallee du Rhone, on through the lovely Ardeche and into Northern Rhone. Couldn't resist stopping off at Michel Chapoutier's Crozes … [Read more...]
Bolton’s biggest Food and Drink fest breaks visitor records
Organisers believe this year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival has broken visitor number records. Official figures are still being calculated but it is estimated that numbers will top last year’s all time high of 263,000. Visitors came from across the UK to sample food and drink from more than 200 traders, watch top chefs in action and enjoy live music and entertainment. … [Read more...]
Cameron House unveils final phase of multi-million pound refurbishment
Scottish five-star resort, Cameron House, has unveiled its newly refurbished bedrooms and suites completing the final phase of its £4 million investment. The 136 bedrooms, including 26 suites, have all been updated to offer a contemporary, luxury look while retaining the warm and inviting atmosphere guests have always enjoyed at Cameron House. The design scheme takes … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Edmund Inkin
Edmund Inkin worked in banking before he joined his brother Charles in the family-run hospitality business EAT DRINK SLEEP in 2002. The business has grown from one site – the Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon in 2000 - to three in the last 17 years, with The Gurnard's Head and The Old Coastguard in Cornwall joining the fold. Inkin tells Hospitality & Catering News about … [Read more...]
SBPA welcomes Barclay review but calls for further action
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), has responded to the conclusion of the Barclay Review into business rates saying the proposals do not go far enough and greater support for the pub industry is still needed. The SBPA also revealed their analysis showing some astounding increases to the average rates bill over the next five years. Commenting, SBPA President … [Read more...]
Alcotraz, London’s First Prison Cocktail Bar
This winter, Londoners will be invited to experience the city’s first prison-inspired cocktail bar, Alcotraz, launching on 28th September for three months. This immersive drinking pop-up will take guests, or more appropriately, inmates to a world of crime and corruption, as they smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. Taking place behind unassuming … [Read more...]