Adam will continue to support Sodexo’s corporate services culinary teams, inspiring its chefs through masterclasses and providing Sodexo’s clients with exquisite hospitality at special events and functions. Adam will also help develop a signature hospitality menu to complement Sodexo’s workplace dining offer. David Bailey, CEO Corporate Services, Sodexo UK & Ireland … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
BaxterStorey celebrates achievements of Chef Academy’s 2018 graduates
On 25th June at 30 Euston Square, BaxterStorey celebrated the success and achievements of its 2018 Chef Academy graduates. This year, 34 talented chefs from BaxterStorey, Searcys and Holroyd Howe completed the Chef Academy, which represents one of many programmes run by BaxterStorey that demonstrates its commitment to furthering employees’ careers within the hospitality … [Read more...]
SSP to enter Bahrain for the first time with agreement to open 17 units at airport’s new terminal
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has reached an agreement with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) to operate 17 units in Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA’s) new passenger terminal, in partnership with leading Bahraini business conglomerate Buhindi Group. The units will feature a strong mix of key local and international food … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton opens doors to its first property in Northern Ireland
The cosmopolitan city of Belfast officially welcomed Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Hilton’s global value brand. The hotel opens as the first Hampton by Hilton property in the country, joining six existing Hilton properties already open in Ireland. The new property offers leisure and business travellers alike access to outstanding hospitality and amenities in the … [Read more...]
CH&CO awarded top mark of Three Stars from the SRA
CH&CO has become the largest and most diverse contract caterer to be awarded the top-level Three Star rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The SRA rating, which is regarded as the Michelin Stars of sustainability, encompasses the whole CH&CO business, including workplaces, destinations, venues, events, education, livery and … [Read more...]
Claudia Winkleman to host AA Hospitality Awards 2018
The AA is delighted to announce that TV presenter, radio personality and journalist, Claudia Winkleman will be the host of the 21st annual AA Hospitality Awards on Monday 24th September 2018, at Grosvenor House in London. Recognising and rewarding the excellence of hotels, restaurants and their respective teams across the UK, the AA Hospitality Awards is one of the … [Read more...]
Epic Bike Ride props up Bristol Charity
A team of hospitality and health club experts all linked to the South West’s leading four-star hotel, health club and spa completed a gruelling 560 km bike ride to raise money for PROPS - a Bristol charity which provides a range of services, opportunities and support for those with learning difficulties. Billed as ‘A2B’, the ride saw a 46-strong peloton peddle its way across … [Read more...]
Final three named by Gastronomes
The Réunion des Gastronomes has announced the three finalists for its annual President's Award: two from hotels and one from a restaurant. They are (l-r below) Andras Lakesi, Food & Drink Manager at the recently opened The Principal London, Kierran McLoughlin Ground Floor General Manager, at again recently opened Hide, Piccadilly and Jatin Parmar, who is Old Hall F&B … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars puts ‘free-from’ on the menu
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a ’free-from’ menu for licensees to help them cater for increased customer demand. The menu features sixteen dishes and includes meat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options for starters, mains and desserts. Mark Teed, Star Pubs & Bars Head of Food says: “Putting together a ‘free-from’ menu is daunting for many licensees. We … [Read more...]
Brighton Rocks Joins Windhoek Fundraising Campaign In Aid Of Save the Rhino International
Brighton Rocks has kicked off a fundraising campaign in collaboration with Namibian beer brand Windhoek Lager to raise money in aid of Save the Rhino International charity. One of the hidden gems in England’s famous seaside paradise for those in search of the finest drink, food, service and music, Brighton Rocks will be donating 50p from every bottle of Windhoek Lager sold … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale wins first London school
Wilson Vale has gained a one-year catering contract worth £250K in annual turnover with Herne Hill School, the UK’s largest standalone independent pre-school and pre-prep school for 2–7 year olds (Kindergarten to Year 2). Tucked away behind St. Paul’s Church on Herne Hill, the school is well known within South London for its ethos of care and excellence. A team of five … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Keith Edwards of Soho House Group
Australian born Keith Edwards is chief people and development officer at Soho House Group where he supports the operator of private members' clubs, restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas and hotels in London, North America and Europe, in the recruitment and development of its staff. After moving to London in 1997, Keith worked as a floor manager for a restaurant for three years … [Read more...]
‘Dagenham Dynamo’ hotel deal clinched
Be First, Barking and Dagenham Council’s pioneering regeneration company, has agreed a deal to build a new 78 room hotel adjacent to the site of the soon-to-be largest film studios in London. The hotel will be run by Travelodge and built by Barnes Construction through a funding agreement with Berkeley Square Developments on behalf of Be First acting for the London Borough of … [Read more...]
Work starts to bring Scotts, Port Edgar Marina to life
Work has now started on the eagerly-anticipated Scotts bar and restaurant at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry as one of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, were handed the keys to their new waterside venue earlier this month. Situated against the stunning backdrop of the Three Bridges and Firth of Forth, Scotts is expected to open its door later … [Read more...]
Roast Kitchen set to open later this year
Borough Market based British restaurant Roast has announced that it is opening a second site, Roast Kitchen, in late 2018. Opened in 2005, Roast is located in the heart of Borough Market, one of London’s largest and oldest food markets. Known for serving some up some of the finest roast dinners in the capital, Roast has become the go to place for Londoners and visitors alike … [Read more...]