Trattoria 51 is kicking off the Easter weekend with a perfect combo of ‘Fish & Fizz’ this Good Friday (March 30). The popular eatery, with locations in Liverpool’s Old Hall Street and Southport Promenade serves traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist, including a number of seafood specials ideal for those opting to go meat-free. In true celebratory style … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
Propose like a Prince! Conrad London St James launches new proposal package to celebrate the Royal Wedding
Conrad London St. James is inviting all budding Prince Charming’s to make their leading lady swoon with Propose Like A Prince, an exclusive new proposal and engagement package. To celebrate the upcoming Royal Wedding and inspired by the hotel’s location nearby Buckingham Palace, guests can treat their other half to a suitably regal stay at the hotel, including everything needed … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 launches interactive videos to connect with international event planners
A new service for event planners has been launched by InterContinental London – The O2, following a rise in international enquiries. The Greenwich Peninsula-based hotel has teamed up with Eventopedia Media to create bespoke videos to showcase its dedicated meetings and events facilities, making it easier for event organisers to assess the hotel’s capabilities from afar. The … [Read more...]
Ian’s view of vineyards, newspaper correspondents and big ballsy reds
Thinking about wine, which I tend to do a lot of the time, my mind went from how many vineyards there were in the world, to all the newspaper correspondents there were in UK. Sadly, I haven’t been able to get complete answers to either. Most of it was laziness as I gave up counting by country. I actually got as far as 11,500 in the US, and 27,000 in France with 110,000 … [Read more...]
Nicholson’s Pubs Crown Liquor Saloon welcomes Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle
One of the oldest pubs in Belfast welcomed Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle today. The Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the most historic and ornate pubs in Belfast was specially selected to host the couple as they visit the city. Prince Harry and Ms. Markle visited the pub on their tour of the Northern Irish capital, meeting the team and learning about the heritage of the … [Read more...]
RecruitForMyPub.com unlocks pub potential in the kitchen
Visitors to refurbished country dining pub, The Kitchen at The Cross Keys, Epperstone in Nottinghamshire are assured of a "Right Royal" welcome thanks to a highly successful business relationship between RecruitForMyPub.com and Hawthorn Leisure, the pub company that thinks differently. RecruitForMyPub.com, which offers a specialist end-to-end recruitment service to their … [Read more...]
Food Standards Scotland set to welcome international delegates at first food conference
Two hundred delegates will attend ‘Fresh Thinking on Food’, Food Standards Scotland’s first food conference, this Wednesday (28 March 2018) at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Expert speakers will gather in the Scottish capital from around the world, with speakers and attendees travelling from across Europe, the US and New Zealand. The agenda will kick off with … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering ‘kicks off’ partnership with Everton in the community
Carringtons Catering has officially announced its chosen charity for 2018 in the form of Everton in the Community (EitC). The affiliation will see the catering firm support the Club’s charitable arm, which will be ‘kicking off’ with team members participating in the sponsored ‘Goodison Zip Slide’ at the football stadium this weekend. Throughout the partnership, which … [Read more...]
Elior UK celebrates 12 outstanding employees
Leading contract caterer Elior UK celebrated its outstanding employees on 21 March at the company’s 14th annual Elior Awards for Excellence – hosted by TV and film star James Nesbitt, Elior chief executive Catherine Roe, and head of HR Justin Johnson. More than 200 guests – including suppliers, clients, and finalists – attended the ceremony at the historic 8 Northumberland … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns appoints Ian Ronayne and David Wigham to its senior team
Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group is pleased to confirm the appointments of Ian Ronayne and David Wigham, as the Group continues to develop its senior team, underpinning its ambitious growth plans. Ian Ronayne joins Admiral Taverns as Managing Director, bringing with him a wealth of industry experience. Ian has held senior leadership roles at Molson … [Read more...]
Watch. Learn. Cook. The new Rational UK App is just a click away
Rational UK has launched a new Training and Resources App. It combines a huge range of training resources, covering both the SelfCookingCenter and the VarioCookingCenter. The Rational UK Training and Resources App was developed following feedback from end-user customers. The App combines a vast array of training resources, such as videos showing how to cook specific … [Read more...]
UKHospitality: digital taxation focus cannot not delay urgent business rates reform
UKHospitality today welcomed the European Commission’s publication of proposals aimed at a fair taxation of the digital economy and online platforms. The proposals are designed to ensure that online platforms, including ‘collaborative’ economy related platforms and online market places, pay proportionate taxes in Europe, corresponding to the value created in the different … [Read more...]
Cottage industry Gin’s sly secret unveiled, home grown botanicals
Haven Distillery is a very small, but complete cottage distillery. Working from their home, in Herefordshire, in a converted outbuilding, Duncan and Alex Fox create gin and grow half of the botanicals they use in their garden. Haven Distillery, named after the hamlet of around a dozen houses they live in, was founded in 2015 and since launching Sly Gin in June 2016 … [Read more...]
Apex welcomes MSP on Scottish Apprenticeship Week
A team of apprentices got a chance to showcase their skills when Gordon MacDonald MSP dropped by Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2018. The awareness week is organised by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to promote the benefits of apprenticeships and the value they bring to business and the economy. The Edinburgh and Pentlands MSP had the … [Read more...]
De Vere Selsdon Estate unveils grand transformation
De Vere Selsdon Estate, in Croydon – part of Principal Hotel Company’s De Vere portfolio of country estate hotels and modern event spaces - has unveiled the results of its £5 million refurbishment. The project includes the creation of a new restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop, orangery and reception area; as well as the full refurbishment of 54 bedrooms and six meeting rooms … [Read more...]