The latest addition to the Apex Hotels portfolio, in the city of Bath, has opened its doors to guests. The launch of the £35 million Apex City of Bath Hotel marks a significant milestone for the group, as it takes the company’s portfolio to 10 hotels across the UK, and represents its first opening in England outside of London. With 177 bedrooms, the property is the city’s … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Bovey Castle in Devon and The Mount Somerset near Taunton celebrate new AA Red Star ratings
The Eden Hotel Collection is delighted to announce that two of its hotels - Bovey Castle, on Dartmoor, Devon, and The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa near Taunton - have both been recognised by the AA in this year’s prestigious awards. Bovey Castle has been awarded five Red Stars by the AA for its exceptional hospitality. Five Red Stars is the highest accolade awarded by the … [Read more...]
Dabbawala to launch on Maddox Street
This November Samyukta Nair and Rohit Ghai, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Mayfair’s Jamavar, will launch their new restaurant at 29 Maddox Street. Named after the Dabbawalas, the institution of men who use Mumbai’s famed local railway to deliver home cooked meals across the city, the restaurant will pay homage to the culture and people, whose expanse of origins from across … [Read more...]
Digital Key unlocks door to speedier check-in
Bristol’s leading four-star hotel has installed the very latest in digital technology which will allow guests to turn their phone into a room key. Available at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre on Redcliffe Way the new Digital Key is a new system developed by the Hilton group. Customers that are Hilton Honors members, who have downloaded the Hilton Honors app and … [Read more...]
London now second most visited city in the World
London has come a close second to Bangkok as a top-ranked international travel destination, according to the annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index released today. It is the second year running that London has held second place, based on 19.06 million overnight visitors from overseas in 2016. London’s importance as a global hub has once again been underlined … [Read more...]
Boathouse 4 launches new menu with Michelin star chef, John Campbell
Special guests were welcomed to an event at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard last week to sample the new autumn/ winter menu, created by newly appointed hospitality provider BaxterStorey. Guests were greeted by the Boathouse 4 hospitality team and Michelin star chef, John Campbell who worked with the team to host the special event. John is one of BaxterStorey’s chef mentors – … [Read more...]
Kara Monteiro appointed as new General Manager at Hilton London Gatwick Airport hotel
Hilton London Gatwick Airport welcomes the appointment of Kara Monteiro as its new general manager. Monteiro replaces Remco Norden, who continues his career as general manager for Hilton London Metropole. Monteiro has been working in the hotel hospitality industry at Hilton for more than 12 years. Most recently she spent two years as director of business development at The … [Read more...]
Uk’s best Restaurants and Pubs revealed at AA Hospitality Awards
The UK’s most highly rated restaurants, pubs and chefs were announced last night (September 25) at the AA Hospitality Awards. Now in its 20th year, the glittering awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel celebrates the UK’s top hotels, restaurants, and pubs and the people behind them. It also marks the release of the 2018 editions of the AA’s range of lifestyle guides; … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon wins award in Vegan Food Awards 2017
JD Wetherspoon has won recognition for its Teriyaki Noodles meal in the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Vegan Food Awards 2017. It won the award for ‘Best Vegan Noodles’. PETA praised the meal which comprises non-egg noodles and fresh vegetables in a teriyaki sauce with ginger, garlic, soy sauce and a hint of chilli. The meal is below 500 calories … [Read more...]
The Langham’s Chris King wows guests with Brigade apprentices at social enterprise supper club
The Brigade restaurant in London Bridge welcomed The Langham’s Chris King to the kitchen on Friday 22nd September to host its third instalment of the pop-up supper club The Social Diner. Chris joined the five strong apprentice team at The Brigade to prepare a gourmet four course dinner for 50 guests, which included seared Scottish squid, veal chop with ceps and vanilla … [Read more...]
5 minutes with… Matt Sworder
Chef and restaurateur Matt Sworder is the owner of Kent-based company The Corner House Restaurant Group. The son of restaurateur David Sworder (Morton’s Fork, The Chequers and Bayside Brasserie in Kent) Matt began a marketing career with an insurance firm before realising he missed the buzz of the restaurant kitchen. He worked for Gordon Ramsay Group, Anthony Demetre and Adam … [Read more...]
Investment in North West Chicken Chain fuels ambitious expansion plans
A North-West hospitality conglomerate is set to grow via Franchisee after investing in a Portuguese takeaway chain. Piri Piri Express, a chicken based food outlet in Merseyside, is set to grow from three to first year goals of 12 outlets in the coming twelve months, thanks to an investment from The Know Collection. Piri Piri Express has stores in Aintree, Magull and … [Read more...]
Poached Jersey Oysters with Oyster Velouté Recipe Steve Smith @ Michelin Star Bohemia
Bohemia Bar & Restaurant provides unrivalled Michelin Star dining in the heart of Jersey. Head Chef Steve Smith, who has held a Michelin Star for over 15 years from the age of just 24, has created a truly outstanding dining experience with his ingredient and flavour driven tasting menus. Most recently Bohemia was ranked 11th best restaurant in the whole of the UK in the … [Read more...]
Ei Group reinforces core values at annual Retail and Suppliers Conference
Ei Group held its annual Retail and Supplier Conference at Franklin Gardens, the home of the Northampton Saints rugby club this week, updating attendees on the group’s corporate objectives and how they can collaboratively work together to help publicans grow their business. The day focused on the support and initiatives Ei Group is now offering its publicans across its large … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Raw Broccoli Superfood Salad
Vegetarian Foodservice Recipe: Raw Broccoli Superfood Salad 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 … [Read more...]