As GCSE results day approaches (24th August 2017), Best Western Great Britain has published the results of the Best Western Careers Index for the second year in a row, revealing what aspirations UK parents have for the careers of their children and uncovering some surprising results. The independent survey of more than 1,000 parents revealed that medicine is the top … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Gold Service Scholarship chairman: Hospitality is ‘marriage of good food and great service’
Front-of-house professionals from all areas of the hospitality industry are being encouraged to enter the Gold Service Scholarship competition as it enters its sixth year. The nomination process for the competition, which has so far awarded five scholars, including Stephanie Beresforde of Jean-Georges at The Connaught and Jennifer Santner of Lecture Room & Library at … [Read more...]
The C&C Group Walk for Will
The C&C Group is proud to regularly raise money and awareness for local charities, and the team’s latest fundraising efforts for the Teenage and Young Adult service at The Christie are of particular significance. On 21st October, Cerys, Lesley, Anne-Marie and Natalie will join others raising vital funds for the trust by completing a 10km walk through the streets of the … [Read more...]
The cutting edge of tomato prep
FEM’s new Saber Edge Tomato Slicer – a small gadget that makes a big difference to food prep FEM has launched the new Prince Castle Saber Edge Tomato Slicer, which, like it’s larger siblings the Tomato Saber and Saber King, makes preparing fresh ingredients quicker and easier. The Saber Edge Tomato Slicer is a manual food prep tool which saves kitchen staff time and … [Read more...]
Drinkaware Crew launches for Freshers’ Week in three new cities
Alcohol education charity Drinkaware is continuing its support for pubs, bars and clubs with the expansion of its successful Drinkaware Crew scheme into new areas in time for Freshers’ Week. Following the expansion, Drinkaware Crew will be operating in 14 cities around the UK. Drinkaware Crew, which helps to keep young people safe during nights out, will launch in Derby, … [Read more...]
Hospitality Action appoints Mark Lewis as new Chief Executive
Mark Lewis has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Hospitality Action (HA). He will replace Penny Moore who will be leaving the charity in December this year. Lewis is stepping down from his current role as publisher with the Caterer magazine where he has worked for the past 14 years. Mark has vast knowledge of the hospitality industry and experience of the charity, … [Read more...]
Cameron House Resort boosts team with four new appointments
Five-star resort, Cameron House has bolstered its operations team with the recruitment of a guest relations manager, two wedding and special events planners, and a resort activities manager. Louise Brodie fills the role of guest relations manager, the first of four positions at Cameron House. Brodie brings extensive experience with her; having worked in a similar role in … [Read more...]
Upham appoints ex-punch Area Operations Manager
Upham Pub Company, the south of England’s fastest growing pub and brewery group, has today announced the appointment of Richard Eden as Senior Regional Operations Manager. Eden brings a wealth of expertise to the premium pub collective with more than 23 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked at Punch Taverns where he helped launch their Falcon … [Read more...]
Sumptuous Sadler’s – menu tasting
The iconic world-renowned dance theatre Sadler’s Wells conjures images of elegant dancers, contemporary styles and visual arts. When H&C News received an invitation to take a sneak peek at the venue’s new autumn menu, we got just a little bit excited at the prospect of a rather special culinary performance… If the idea of a theatre makes you think of stuffy auditoria … [Read more...]
Nature and Luxury Combined: Introducing HUDSON’S by Craig Atchinson
Hudson’s by Craig Atchinson, the three AA Rosette restaurant at The Grand Hotel & Spa, has re-opened yesterday, following a change of location and renovation within the hotel. As part of the five-star hotel’s £15 million refurbishment, Hudson’s has moved from its previous home to a smaller, adjacent room, reducing covers from 60 to 28 to allow greater focus and culinary … [Read more...]
Drinking fountains introduced as Borough Market announces plan to be plastic-free in six months
Today sees the introduction of free drinking water fountains at renowned food destination, Borough Market. The move is accompanied by an aim to phase out all sales of single use plastic bottles at the Market over the next six months. While the debate continues over whether supermarkets should have a plastic-free aisle in every store, the move to do away with plastic bottles … [Read more...]
McDonald’s announce designer Collab with Julien Macdonald
McDonalds UK has revealed it has paired up with fashion industry icon, Julien Macdonald OBE to unveil his interpretation of a luxe burger box for McDonald’s Signature Collection, their popular range of sumptuous gourmet beef burgers. Julien Macdonald OBE was commissioned to bring his undeniably glamourous aesthetic, to combine fashion and food’s finest. Julien’s unique red … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… James Dugan
James Dugan joined the 303-bedroom Sheraton Grand London Park Lane hotel as executive chef four months ago where he oversees three food and beverage venues as well as banqueting and other food operations within the property. His career as a chef started at Chewton Glen in 1993 where he worked as a commis before leaving two years later to join Jean-Christophe Novelli at the Four … [Read more...]
Long-stay accommodation providers team up to promote Birmingham as the ‘city of change’
A group of extended stay accommodation providers have joined forces to form a strategic partnership designed to boost the region’s appeal to relocating national corporates and long-stay visitors. The Birmingham Extended Stay Apartment Partnership (BESAP) consists of nine of the city’s top long-stay providers and has been created to showcase the vast array of alternative … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey coffee star is named top UK female barista
BaxterStorey’s Jana Slamova has been recognised as the highest scoring female competitor in the finals of the 2017 UK Barista Championships. Held in Bristol this weekend, the competition saw six finalists battle it out, with BaxterStorey representing as the only foodservice provider. Jana, who has made it to the finals for the last three consecutive years, stormed ahead of … [Read more...]