The Oxford School of Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University will celebrate the professional achievements of its worldwide community of graduates at the fourth Bacchus Alumni Awards next month (Monday 16 April). The nominees and guests will gather at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London for the awards ceremony and celebratory dinner. Augustus Lonsdale, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
Scotland’s National Chef backs funding for 10,000 Scottish pupils
Food Standards Scotland is providing £50,000 to match the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland’s (REHIS) contribution to expand the delivery of the Elementary Food Hygiene Course. This will provide up to 10,000 secondary school pupils with the resources to complete the training in 2018. This will be the fourth year of support from Food Standards Scotland which … [Read more...]
Broccoli Bill meets his creator, 11-year-old Ruairidh McKenzie at Clyde Primary School
Broccoli Bill, the new mascot for Cordia (Services) LLP had his first official outing at Clyde Primary School, where he was designed by 11-year-old Ruairidh McKenzie. The primary seven pupil won a competition to see his striking design turned into a life-sized mascot, as well as being used across Fuel Zone marketing materials. The competition proved very popular, and … [Read more...]
Hotel refurbishment helps make a grand entrance…
A leading county Durham hotel has ensured that visitors can make a grand entrance – following on from the refurbishment of its main ballroom. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa has invested £400,000 to give a new look to its main ballroom – which includes the creation of a new entrance and an area for private receptions. And the latest investment cements the hotel’s … [Read more...]
Le Gavroche welcomes Giorgio Locatelli for an Exclusive ‘Italia’ Popup Event
On Monday 16th April, Chef Patron Michel Roux Jr welcomes renowned Chef Giorgio Locatelli for a one-off event celebrating glorious Italian cuisine at his two Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche. Whilst Le Gavroche is known as the bastion of classic French dining, for one night only, the kitchen has been handed over to the Italians! Joining Giorgio and Michel in the … [Read more...]
Supercity Aparthotels appoint Ernest Opoku as Group Head of Marketing
Serviced apartment specialists, Supercity Aparthotels, appoint Ernest Opoku in the newly created role of Group Head of Marketing. Based in the central Clerkenwell offices, he joins as the business grows their property portfolio to six properties - from 99 suites to 276 in the next 12 months. ‘Ernest joins us from cutting-edge brand Generator Hostels, with previous marketing … [Read more...]
Francesco and Luca’s Food and Wine Tales at Radici
This April, Francesco Mazzei is launching a new series of food and wine events at his Islington trattoria, Radici, with old friend and wine expert, Luca Dusi of Passione Vino. The first event in the series of Francesco and Luca’s Food and Wine Tales will take place on 11 April, when the pair will offer a selection of the best recipes and most iconic wines from their respective … [Read more...]
Robinsons shire horse leaps to success winning national championship
Robinsons Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected family brewers in the UK, are celebrating after their talented gentle giant, Mojo, took the honours of the National Championship at this year’s prestigious National Shire Horse Show. The show is an annual event which takes place every March, and this year saw over 250 Shires compete from across Europe. The event … [Read more...]
Trio of new appointments at Lumley Castle
A top North East venue has strengthened its sales team with a hat trick of new appointments. Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, has appointed three new sales coordinators tasked with introducing the historic, four-star venue, to a wider corporate, bridal and leisure audience. Jack Ackerman, former trainee venue manager at Fat Buddha, Durham, will … [Read more...]
St Albans’ multi-operators take on first pub with Ei Publican Partnerships
Local publicans Adrian Bell and James McLaughlin, who have a background managing bands, have become multi-operators after opening their first site with Ei Publican Partnerships following a joint investment of around £300,000. The Horn at the Half Moon in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire follows the same successful format as their existing pub, the Horn in St Albans, boasting … [Read more...]
New president for Reunion Des Gastronomes
The Réunion des Gastronomes has appointed Wallace Vincent MBA, FIH, Executive Secretary of the Master Innholders, as its new President. The 50th person to hold the title of President, he takes over the reins from Serge Pradier, General Manager at the Institute of Directors. After a 23 year military career which took him from being an apprentice chef to the rank of Major, … [Read more...]
Science Gallery at King’s College London – An inspiring New Venue at London Bridge
Science Gallery at King’s College London is where art and science collide. The venue will blend new versatile public and private hire space to create dynamic exhibitions, events and performances combined with opportunities to host inspirational meetings, presentations and parties. Science Gallery London is located in the heart of the buzzing London Bridge area. The scope of … [Read more...]
Hans’ Bar & Grill to open on Pavilion Road
Cadogan is delighted to announce a new neighbourhood restaurant from the team behind Chewton Glen, Cliveden and 11 Cadogan Gardens – ‘Hans’ Bar & Grill’ is to open on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road in May. Located a stone’s throw from Chelsea’s bustling Sloane Square, Hans’ Bar & Grill will offer an oasis of calm, nestled amongst the artisanal shops and food suppliers of … [Read more...]
UKHospitality comments on the milestone of one year until Brexit
As the countdown to Brexit ticks down from one year, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead: “Hospitality is the third largest private sector employer and a key driver of the economy, with the ability to provide growth and stability for the UK outside of the EU. Following the Brexit vote, UKHospitality lobbied hard and fast to gain … [Read more...]
Restaurant Story relaunches after a major refurbishment
Tom Sellers launched Restaurant Story in Tooley Street, London, SE1, in April 2013. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star within five months of opening, and, among other accolades, it has maintained a top rating in the Waitrose Good Food Guide with a position in their “Top 50 Restaurants”, and five rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide. Tom has also been included in Forbes … [Read more...]
