Following a reception on Thursday evening (26th July) for 450 investors, friends, neighbours and VIPs, the new owners of the Royal Foresters pub in Ascot had an official – and unusual - opening ceremony on Friday 27th July with the help of 14 Royal Foresters who work for the Crown Estate Forestry team caring for the nearby Windsor Forests. In an arboreal representation of a … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Replacing plastic with paper: The Paper Straw Co Business Profile
The Paper Drinking Straw Company is a Manchester-based company producing paper straws to meet the ever-growing demand from hospitality and catering venues to replace plastic. The company was set up by Jonathan Salem, Ilesh Mawji and Geert Pijper who between them have more than 75 years of experience in the manufacturing, hospitality and catering, and paper industries. … [Read more...]
Seasoned sees impact of values and ethics on event buyer choices
Leading London event caterer, Seasoned, sees a significant impact in corporate event buyer choices driven not only by service but also values such as social and environmental responsibility. More than ever before, partnerships between clients, caterers and venues are being established based on shared values and ethics. This was reflected in the 20% rise in enquiries for one … [Read more...]
CESA’s new structure will help meet industry challenges
CESA has changed its structure in a move that the Association says will better represent its membership and give it the flexibility to address the big issues, such as Brexit, training, education and connectivity, more effectively. It will also aid CESA in developing programmes that work more closely with the rest of the supply chain and with foodservice operators. As the … [Read more...]
Paula Rogers joins Institute of Hospitality editorial board
Paula Rogers FIH (Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality), founder of niche hospitality recruitment consultancy Admiral Recruitment, has been invited to join the editorial board of the Institute of Hospitality . The Institute of Hospitality is the international professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers who work and study in the hospitality, leisure and … [Read more...]
Trump Turnberry, a luxury collection resort strengthens team with two senior appointments
Turnberry has made two key appointments, promoting team members who have a combined 17 years’ experience at the leading hotel. Scott Anderson is now Director of Operations at Trump Turnberry, with Caroline Kennedy now Grand Tea Lounge Bar and Manager. Scott will oversee all of the hotel's operational departments which incorporates room management, front office and … [Read more...]
The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen, submits plans for extending into neighbouring properties
The Chester Hotel has applied for planning permission to extend the hotel into the neighbouring properties at 55 – 57 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen which were purchased in November 2017. At the time of buying the adjacent granite villas, the site had planning permission for an extension which would have significantly increased the footprint of the buildings and provided 90 bedrooms … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens its £95 million flagship Travelodge Plus hotel in the City of London
The budget hotel chain is also building four hotels across the capital, representing an investment value of £82 million and is actively looking for a further 100 sites in London to open an hotel Today, London’s first budget hotelier celebrates 30 years of trading in the capital by opening its new flagship Travelodge Plus hotel in the City of London, close to Liverpool … [Read more...]
Q2 Beer Barometer – Beer sales rise, but a cut in beer tax is still needed to help pubs, says BBPA
Beer sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 3.6% on the same period in 2017, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the British Beer & Pub Association. The increase in sales of beer in Q2 2018 was driven by the off-trade (e.g. supermarkets), which saw beer sales go up by 7.7% on the same period in 2017. In comparison, the on-trade (e.g. pubs) did … [Read more...]
Windhoek Links Up with Pig & Whistle For Charity Piggy Race Night
Acclaimed and award-winning Wandsworth pub – The Pig & Whistle is gearing up for a night of fundraising as its annual and much-loved charity Piggy Race Night has been announced to run on Friday, 3rd August. Part of the Ram Pub Company and based at 481 Merton Rd, London SW18 5LD, the Pig & Whistle’s unique Piggy Race Night begins at 7.30pm with the first race at … [Read more...]
Resurgence in Spanish Vermouths Sees Morgenrot Strengthen its Selection
With vermouth enjoying a renaissance in Spain, not just as a cocktail mixer but as a popular aperitif to ‘wake up’ the appetite, importer Morgenrot has bolstered its selection of speciality Spanish tipples with the launch of two exciting vermouth brands – Padro & Co from Catalonia and Forzudo from León. Joining Morgenrot’s formidable Spanish line up featuring an incredibly … [Read more...]
New Opening | Albion & East | Cattivo | Brixton
Albion & East, the Imbiba backed restaurant and bar group behind Martello Hall in Hackney and Canova Hall in Brixton, have announced plans for a casual Italian café and bar, Cattivo, due to open this Autumn in Brixton, South West London. Opening October 2018, on the site that was previously Cabana on Ferndale Road, Cattivo will be the groups second opening in Brixton and … [Read more...]
BNF responds to PHE’s latest figures on severe obesity in 10-11 year olds
292529 “The findings published today, showing an upward trend in severe obesity at year 6, are particularly worrying as we know that obesity has a negative impact on children both in the short and the long term. However, while addressing obesity and overweight in children, it’s important to remember that they are growing and developing, so having a balanced diet is key not … [Read more...]
Tiger Rock Hawker tastes the rainbow with pride inspired dishes
Tiger Rock Hawker is celebrating Liverpool Pride with an assortment of rainbow-coloured dishes. Acclaimed for its contemporary take on Asian cuisine, the eatery has created an array of multi-coloured delights just in time for Pride celebrations, which are set to take place across the city July 28 and 29. Managing Director at Tiger Rock Hawker Vikki Teh said: “At Tiger … [Read more...]
SSAM like it hot: girls can grill
On Wednesday 15th August, Jinjuu, the Korean restaurant at the heart of Soho from world renowned Judy Joo, will be a hosting a one-off grill-off, inviting some of London’s leading female chefs to cook with fire in the open kitchen, tucked beneath the restaurant. A celebration of the female forces behind London’s food scene, the line-up for the event will see Jane Alty of The … [Read more...]