The ALMR has warned that without Government action to overhaul business taxation, the hospitality sector will overpay business rates by £10billion by 2025. In its submission to the Government’s consultation on corporate tax and the digital economy the ALMR has called for a radical rethink of business taxation and the establishment of a system that is more equitable and does … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
BBPA welcomes proposal for extension of the Youth Mobility Scheme and calls for urgent immigration debate
The BBPA has today welcomed the proposal contained in a report from think tank Policy Exchange for an extension of the Youth Mobility Scheme. The Youth Mobility Scheme is for young people who want to live, work and travel in the United Kingdom for a period of up to two years. It is only open to countries which have a reciprocal agreement with the UK, which are mainly in the … [Read more...]
Uk top chefs heads to Asia to boost trade
Top chefs Tom Aikens, Isaac McHale and Andrew Wong are joining forces to promote the very best of British culinary excellence at the GREAT Festival of Innovation, taking place in Hong Kong at the end of March. The trio will be wowing guests with a selection of dishes during dinners and showcases taking place over the four-day Festival – created by the Government’s Department … [Read more...]
Chef Bryn Williams to open new veg-centric restaurant at Somerset House
In Spring 2018, celebrated Welsh chef Bryn Williams is set to open his first London restaurant in a decade, located in the renowned arts and cultural centre, Somerset House. Bryn Williams at Somerset House will offer modern British dining, serving seasonal dishes where – although not necessarily vegetarian – the fruit and vegetable components will always take centre stage. … [Read more...]
Company Voluntary Agreement approved
Byron Hamburgers Limited (“Byron”) is pleased to announce that the Company Voluntary Agreement (“CVA”) proposal has been overwhelmingly approved by our creditors, with 99% voting in favour of the agreement. Simon Cope, CEO of Byron, said: “We are very pleased to have such strong support from our creditors. Our landlords have been both understanding and positive throughout … [Read more...]
Chef returns to Notting Hill, joining neighbourhood restaurant Pomona’s
Chef Wolfe Conyngham has returned to Notting Hill to take over the kitchen at Pomona’s with a new menu that focuses on freshness, sustainability and locally-sourced food. Wolfe Conyngham graduated from Leith’s Cookery School, going on to work as Head Chef in his family home of Slane Castle, Ireland. He went on to open his restaurant Wolfe in Notting Hill before selling and … [Read more...]
Amadeus transforms arena catering with cashless initiative
A pioneering initiative from award-winning caterer Amadeus has seen the Genting Arena become the first UK arena to go cashless across its food and beverage concessions. Trialled at the venue in May 2017, the Arena officially went cashless across F&B in November 2017 in a bid to increase speed of service for its customers, without compromising on quality. As part of … [Read more...]
Meet a young, hardworking and ambitious Pastry Chef
We report all too often on the people and skills shortages in our great industry, so how refreshing to meet a young man that seems determined to carve his mark, in sugar, chocolate and all things pastry. Please meet Dominic in his own words… My name is Dominic Hutchings, I'm twenty years old and am currently working at Pennyhill Park in the Pastry section. From a … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the glory of great tea
For Nina and Bharat Chudasama, founders of Hope & Glory Tea, a tea-loving nation deserves only the best a brew can be. Tea may still be the UK’s favourite hot beverage, with research pointing to the billions of cups Britons consumed ‘out of home’, but Nina and Bharat Chudasama aren’t taking any chances. ‘For us, tea symbolises everything that is great, was great, … [Read more...]
‘Paint the town Ted’
New Malones pub’s massive mural tribute to classic TV comedy Father Ted Revellers are now able to ‘paint the town Ted’ following the opening of a new Irish bar in Edinburgh following a £1m-plus investment. A 28-metre mural dedicated to classic 90s TV comedy, Father Ted, is to take centre stage at the new Malones pub. Artist Chris Rutterford has created the magical … [Read more...]
Food To Go Display – as you like it
Uxbridge based foodservice and food retailing equipment provider, Fri-Jado UK Limited, has introduced a consultancy service for the design of Custom Counters. The free of charge service is available to end users, contractors, distributors and equipment concept specialists. Bespoke designs are based on a range of customer supplied parameters, including size, profile, interior … [Read more...]
British Charcuterie Awards 2018 classes announced and entry now open
The classes have been announced and The British Charcuterie Awards, the first ever national awards, are live from today. Entries are invited from all British Charcuterie producers with submission through www.britishcharcuterie.live Co-founders Henrietta Green and Charlotte Sharpe-Neal are encouraging farmers, butchers, meat processors and chefs to compete in the nine … [Read more...]
Bristol Hotel Sector Celebrates City’s Finest
Over 250 people came together for the inaugural Bristol Hoteliers Association ‘Night of the Stars’ awards. Celebrating and recognising the efforts of all those who work across the city’s hotel sector, the awards followed the re-launch of the association which focuses on promoting and protecting the interests of hotels located in and around the capital of the West … [Read more...]
Feast Canteen reveals Restaurant Lineup & Opening Date
The first of its kind in the UK, Feast Canteen – a slick canteen for the modern age – is excited to announce pizza champions Made of Dough and rice paper roll specialist Sinchow will be joining Patty & Bun, Breddos Tacos and Salvation in Noodles as the opening lineup of independent eateries. Opening on 14th February, Feast Canteen is reinventing the ‘canteen’ concept and … [Read more...]
Duke Ellington Theatre ‘Egg’
Washington D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts reopened last year following a multi-million dollar renovation. The modernization project, designed by a Joint Venture Partnership between cox graae + spack architects and Lance Bailey & Associates, has transformed the aging historic National Landmark into a top-tier student facility. The stunning design has struck a … [Read more...]