Simon Cope has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Byron Hamburgers. Simon joined Byron as Managing Director in July 2017 from Wagamama, also part of the Hutton Collins Partners portfolio. Cope played a significant role in the implementation of Wagamama’s successful five-year strategy, redefining the direction of the UK and US businesses. He also held previous senior … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Armourcoat presents stunning polished plaster wall finishes at the Decorex International Exhibition
Decorative specialist Armourcoat exhibited at the Decorex International Exhibition last week (17-20 September). Taking place at the start of the London Design Festival in the grounds of historic Syon House, Decorex is synonymous with luxury design offering a collection of over 400 hand-selected exhibitors. Armourcoat presented a stunning range of hand-applied polished … [Read more...]
Tower Hamlets levy will put businesses at risk
The ALMR has reacted to Tower Hamlets Borough Council’s decision to approve the introduction of a late-night levy warning that the tax will put local businesses at risk. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Obviously, this is a very disappointing decision from Tower Hamlets Councils, one which will put further financial pressure on valuable businesses in the area. The … [Read more...]
AccorHotels announces key appointments to its UK & Ireland Management Team
AccorHotels today announces its UK & Ireland management team. The announcement includes strategic hires from outside the business and several internal appointments. Philip Lassman has joined AccorHotels UK & Ireland as Vice President of Development. Lassman joins after 10 years at IHG where for the past five years he was Development Director for UK and Ireland. His … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell recognised for energy saving activities
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has secured ISO 14001 accreditation at its Surrey head office for the sixth consecutive year. ISO 14001 is an internationally acknowledged Environmental Management System (EMS) certification which recognises companies that have adopted environmentally responsible practices in their business … [Read more...]
45 new distilleries in the UK in 2016
HMRC figures have revealed that the UK saw a total of 45 new distilleries in 2016, an increase of 17%. Including 5 known licence cancellations in 2016, this brings the total to an estimated 273 distilleries in the UK. Commenting on the figures, Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association said: “The rapid growth of distilleries, an increase of … [Read more...]
The last straw for Weatherspoon pubs
With sustainability initiatives being put into good use across the hospitality and catering industry we are pleased to report the latest being from Wetherspoon. The pub business will stop the using plastic straws across all of its 900 pub portfolio in the UK and Republic of Ireland by the end of this year. In addition, and with immediate effect, straws will no longer be … [Read more...]
New Director appointed at CHOPSTIX
As its ambitious growth strategy continues apace, CHOPSTIX Noodle Bar, the country’s fastest growing accessible Oriental food brand, has appointed Rob Burns to the newly created position of Marketing Director with immediate effect. With a career spanning three decades, Rob joins from Harry Ramsden’s where he held a similar position. Prior to that, he held senior marketing … [Read more...]
Zuma celebrates 15 years in Knightsbridge
This October, Zuma celebrates its 15th birthday. The internationally acclaimed contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar will mark the occasion by introducing an exclusive tasting menu designed by co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker. It will include a selection of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes since its inception. Back in 2002, on a quiet backstreet in Knightsbridge, … [Read more...]
Boxpark Wembley to open in late 2018 at Wembley Park
Creators of the world's first pop-up mall Boxpark have announced its third venture, Boxpark Wembley, following the successes of Shoreditch and Croydon sites in 2010 and 2016 respectively. Whilst continuing to draw from its iconic shipping container roots, Boxpark Wembley will have a completely new and bespoke building design, making it an innovative and exciting landmark in the … [Read more...]
Professional golfer Adam Scott joins Mandarin Oriental’s global advertising fan campaign
Professional golfer and Masters champion, Adam Scott, has been welcomed as the newest celebrity fan to join Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”. The campaign elegantly connects Mandarin Oriental’s well-recognized symbol – the fan –with international celebrities who regularly stay at the Group’s hotels. In appreciation of … [Read more...]
Craig Davies welcomed as Guest Chef at The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey for seasonal pop up
The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey is delighted to announce Craig Davies as Guest Chef at the Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant for a four-week period until 16th October 2017. Also joining the brigade are Sous Chef Matthew Price and guest Chefs de Partie William Pitt-Brooke and Diego Pellizzari, who together have crafted a selection of innovative seasonal menus to mark the arrival of … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey chef takes top culinary title
Oliver Dovey, Chef de Partie at BaxterStorey has been crowned winner of leading culinary competition, Chef Stagiaire Award. Following a three-week competitive process which saw some of the country’s finest young chefs battle it out across three stages, the competition culminated with an exciting final at the prestigious Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms in Nottingham. Oliver … [Read more...]
Britain’s over-50s have growing appetite for eating lunch out
New research from global information company The NPD Group suggests Britain’s older consumers could support growth in eat-out lunch business in future years. There were 1 billion lunch visits out-of-home (OOH) by the over-50 age group for YE June 2017, and this demographic spent £6 billion on lunch over the year. Compared to YE June 2008, the visits tally is up 6% while total … [Read more...]
Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast triumphs in national awards
Millers64 on Pilrig Street has been named Best Bed & Breakfast at the 6th annual Food and Drink Reader Awards. The upgraded Victorian terrace was the only Scottish venue to be recognised in its category, and emerged successful after reaching the final in the same awards last year. Millers64 is run by sisters Louise and Shona Clelland and offers the very best hospitality … [Read more...]