InSinkErator - the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and a market leader in steaming hot water taps - have donated steaming hot water taps to New Hope and ONE YMCA, two of Watford’s leading charities tackling homelessness. The 3N1 steaming hot water tap provides instant steaming hot water at the pull of a lever and has helped to modernise the kitchens of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Goooooooal! Bubbledogs select team of World Cup hot dogs
Next month, bubbledogs, the gourmet hot dog and Champagne bar in Fitzrovia, will celebrate the FIFA World Cup with their very own hot dog tournament inspired by the teams that make it all the way to the quarter-finals. Co-founder Sandia Chang will create eight wildly different hot dogs, inspired by the flavours of home for each national team, to coincide with the first … [Read more...]
Le Bun founder Andy Taylor to open new restaurant on Hackney’s Mare Street
This July, Le Bun co-founder Andy Taylor will return to the London restaurant scene as he opens the doors to Carte Blanche on Mare Street. Following an early career as a musician which saw Andy take to stages around the world, including supporting The Who at the Royal Albert Hall, he brought award-winning burgers to the UK with street food favourite Le Bun, and hosted a … [Read more...]
The Lodge appoints Adam Bateman as Head Chef
Virgin Limited Edition’s luxury alpine chalet, The Lodge in Verbier, is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Bateman as Head Chef. Originally from the UK, Adam began his career working for Delia Smith at Norwich City Football Club before joining Raymond Blanc’s team at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Prior to joining the team at The Lodge, he worked for Restaurant … [Read more...]
Hotel confirms appointments
One of Blackpool’s newest hotels has confirmed the appointment of its general manager. Beverley Smith is the manager of the new Hampton by Hilton hotel in Blackpool after it officially opened its doors last month. Boasting a wealth of experience throughout the industry, Beverley most recently worked as general manager at IHG Manchester East and has also worked in senior … [Read more...]
Dundee hotel introduces new marquee event space to attract more conferences to the city
Leading Dundee hotel, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, is preparing to bring further events and conferences to the city, by offering a unique pop-up space to the flourishing quayside. The Apex Marquee, set to be installed this October, will become Dundee’s premier events and conference space, providing a stunning location for large scale business dinners, away days, weddings … [Read more...]
Vegan dining concept when Polly met Fergie to debut at Queensgate
Following the rapid rise of veganism across the UK, Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, have today announced that a brand new vegan restaurant concept, When Polly Met Fergie, is to open a UK debut site at Queensgate, Peterborough. The 1,500 sq ft café style restaurant, due to open in mid August, will offer delicious plant-based … [Read more...]
A Hard Day’s Night But Another Successful Country Range Group Annual Exhibition
The Country Range Group saw record attendance figures as over 400 member delegates and suppliers flocked to Liverpool to attend its annual trade exhibition and after party at the Beatle’s famous Cavern Club. Taking place at the ACC Liverpool on the 20th June, the hugely successful CRG trade events provide suppliers with the perfect opportunity to reach, demonstrate and sell … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons announces second Belfast restaurant location
Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, is soon to serve even more Guests with a new Restaurant opening at Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park. The Connswater location will be the second Tim Hortons Restaurant to open in Northern Ireland, and the first Drive-Thru. The first location, on Fountain Street, opened to great excitement in May, with 300 people queuing … [Read more...]
United front from pub companies on adjudication transparency
The six companies subject to the Pubs Code have today written to Richard Harrington MP, BEIS Minister, agreeing to waive their right to confidentiality in Arbitration decisions made by the Pubs Code Adjudicator. Under the Arbitration Act decisions must remain confidential, unless all parties to a decision agree to publication. The move by pub companies to waive their rights in … [Read more...]
Charlotte Wilde announces the launch of DARLING
Charlotte Wilde, founder of award-winning wine bar, Sager + Wilde, is thrilled to announce the launch of her first solo venture, DARLING, opening in Dalston in Autumn. The 4,000 square foot space on Kingsland High Street in East London will become a multi-purpose venue comprising of a wine bar, kitchen and events and production space. Charlotte is opening the space in … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo Birmingham completes £1m refurbishment
The £1m refurbishment of Hotel Indigo Birmingham is complete. The investment included a huge renovation of all 52 guest rooms including the reception and lobby areas. The project took six months to totally complete with the design heavily influenced by Birmingham’s canals and city centre landmarks. The guest rooms and public areas all feature decorative accents, vivid … [Read more...]
Mac & Wild open in the Highlands at the ‘Harrods of the North’ with their third restaurant
London's favourite Scottish restaurant Mac & Wild have today opened their third restaurant at the Falls of Shin in Scotland. Taking Mac & Wild back to its Highland roots, founders Andy Waugh and Calum Mackinnon are delighted to open the site at the Falls of Shin visitor centre, once known as the 'Harrods of the North'. The latest opening sees Mac & Wild venture back … [Read more...]
Scottish Beer & Pub Association respond to Deposit Return Scheme consultation
Responding to the opening of a consultation on a Scottish Deposit Return Scheme by the Scottish Government, Brigid Simmonds OBE, CEO of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, commented: “We as an industry welcome the renewed focus on reducing waste and increasing sustainability through recycling. It is incredibly important that any deposit return system is workable on a … [Read more...]
Manchester’s five-star hotel strengthens sales team with four major appointments
After the sale of Manchester’s five-star Lowry Hotel last year to Singapore-based CDL Hospitality Trusts, the hotel is continuing to thrive with four new additions to their sales team. Newly appointed to the team are Matthew Miller as Group Sales Manager, Thomas Ansbro as Sales Manager, Adele Goddard as Corporate Sales Manager and Abigail Moffat as Sales Research Coordinator … [Read more...]
