Leading event caterer, Seasoned, once again serves as the exclusive hospitality caterer for Leander Club during Henley Royal Regatta, as the prestigious rowing club gears up for an extra special regatta in its bicentennial year. One of the oldest rowing clubs in the world, Leander Club based in Henley-on-Thames, is also recognised as the most successful Olympic sports club … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Brasserie Blanc to open in Marriott Hotel Manchester Airport
On 16th July, Brasserie Blanc, the French restaurant group led by acclaimed chef Raymond Blanc, will open its second Marriott hotel venue at major transport hub Manchester Airport. The newest addition to the group’s portfolio will be located within the newly-refurbished four-star Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel in Hale Barns, just minutes from the terminal. The classic and … [Read more...]
Restaurants encouraged to meet the Organic Menu Challenge this September
Chefs are being encouraged to take up the Organic September Menu Challenge as part of Soil Association’s Organic September. Restaurants and cafés are challenged to step up to the plate and put organic on the menu, whether it’s creating an “Organic September” menu option featuring organic ingredients or simply switching one thing to organic like dairy, meat or fresh … [Read more...]
UKHospitality responds to Apprenticeship Levy announcement
Commenting on today’s Government announcement that large employers will be able to transfer up to 10% of their apprenticeship levy funds to multiple businesses, a move aimed at increasing the number of apprenticeships nationwide, UKHospitality CEO, Kate Nicholls, said “This is a step in the right direction to providing more flexibility in the levy. As a sector, we are the third … [Read more...]
Sky high ambition: work starts on quest Liverpool City Centre
Quest Apartment Hotels, Australasia’s largest and fastest growing apartment hotel operator today starts work on its first UK site in Liverpool city centre. Cllr. Gary Millar and Quest Director of UK Development, Andrew Weisz were on site to mark the occasion. The £10m Quest investment will create 200 job opportunities for the area during construction and further 25 … [Read more...]
easyHotel creates new jobs with opening of first Hotel in Ireland
The first easyHotel in Ireland is set to open its doors on Howard Street, Belfast in September 2018. With an investment of £5 million, 60 jobs have been created during construction and a further 30 direct and indirect will be created once the super budget hotel is open for business. David Crowe from Holywood and Kevin Baird from Belfast, the two men behind this first super … [Read more...]
Rational DEAL partners visit home of market-leading combi steamer technology
As part of Rational UK’s DEAL programme, participating dealers and consultants are invited to Germany to visit the company’s factory and get the inside track on the company’s market-leading combi steamer technology. Seventeen visitors representing ten companies went on the most recent trip. “What stood out was the quality of the production and the numerous tests the ovens … [Read more...]
Dundee’s newest hotel to open for ‘The Open’
Sleeperz Hotel Dundee, a new 120-bed waterfront hotel, will open July 9 - just in time for The Open Golf Championship - taking place 12 miles away in Carnoustie. The 147th Open Golf Championship is being played at Carnoustie Golf Links from 15th to 22nd July and golf fans from across the world will be travelling to Tayside and Angus to watch the action. Sleeperz Hotels … [Read more...]
More chefs from the UK and Ireland are embracing Gastronomixs
Hundreds of chefs have already registered for this online culinary platform! The worldwide rollout of Gastronomixs, the idea generator for chefs, was launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland just over six weeks ago. The need for a modern reference work for chefs has proved pressing: more than hundreds of professional chefs have already registered! The new users have … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell strengthens operations team with three new hires
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the addition of three new members to its operations team to support its continued growth. Gregory Hall and Ian Kingston have joined the company as operations business managers, and Anna Clegg has been appointed as project manager. Hall and Kingston, previously at Elior and Gather & … [Read more...]
Speciality Breads’ Portfolio Expands with New Rustic Baguettes
On the back of the successful launch of its range of frozen doughs, Red Tractor-certified baker Speciality Breads has this time further expanded its artisan range of frozen breads with the addition of multi-functional Rustic Baguettes. The versatile, flavour-packed new arrival is a fantastic option for hotels and restaurants when sliced for bread baskets but are equally as … [Read more...]
H&B Draught Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé Hits All Bar One
Boundary pushing importer Morgenrot has launched what is thought to be the first draught Cote d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé in the UK after rolling out it’s Hecht & Bannier summer solution in All Bar One sites. Produced by Hecht & Bannier and scoring 90 points in both the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker tastings, this happy organic marriage of Grenache and … [Read more...]
Hoist Group Ireland & Revinate Announce Partnership
Strategic partnership brings Irish hoteliers using the HotSoft PMS plug-and-play access to Revinate’s marketing solutions. Hoist Group Ireland, (HotSoft) the division of the Hoist Group servicing the Irish hospitality industry has today announced a strategic partnership with Revinate, the software as a service (SaaS) company that helps hotels transform guest data into … [Read more...]
SSP to open four units at London Bridge station
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is set to open four units at London Bridge station in 2018. The new units will include a Grind café-bar, an M&S Simply Food, a Starbucks store and a new food, news and wine concept called Urban Express. Urban Express, which made its debut at London Bridge early May, has been created by … [Read more...]
Home Grown appoints Sophie Chaney as General Manager
Unique luxury private members’ club Home Grown has appointed Sophie Chaney as General Manager, ahead of its opening on Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone in January 2019. With 25 years of hospitality expertise, Sophie will lead on all operations at Home Grown, London’s newest private members’ club aimed at bringing together high growth entrepreneurs, investors and business … [Read more...]
