This summer, fresh-pasta restaurant group Pasta Remoli is launching brand-new menus in its Finsbury Park and Westfield Stratford locations, and they feature more vegetarian and vegan dishes than ever! Alongside the authentic Roman sauces and pasta for which Pasta Remoli is so well-loved, Chef and Founder Simone Remoli has shaken things up with his new menus, adding brand-new … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Bath Christmas Market and Hotel Indigo Bath announce three-year Partnership
Visit Bath and Hotel Indigo Bath are pleased to announce a strategic three-year partnership for the Bath Christmas Market. The partnership offers an opportunity to welcome Hotel Indigo Bath to the city, support Bath Christmas Market and promote Bath as a festive break destination to a wide audience. Hotel Indigo Bath, owned and managed by St James’s Hotel Group, will be a … [Read more...]
Sodexo’s Trevor Wignall appointed to develop digital workplace solutions
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has appointed Trevor Wignall as digital and innovation director within its corporate services business. Trevor joined Sodexo in 2017 to support the development of a digital workplace experience for a leading pharmaceutical organisation’s new global HQ. The creation of this new role is recognition of the need to widen Sodexo’s … [Read more...]
Oxford Road hotel unveils artist and design for Bee in the City
The dual-branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites Manchester - Oxford Road, known as The Lume and set to open in the coming weeks, has unveiled its design and artist for the spectacular Bee in the City public art event. A colourful super-size 1.8m bee sculpture named ‘Beejing’ will take pride of place outside the newly built 19-storey hotel development, located in the … [Read more...]
First-ever dedicated food festival comes to Windsor
The first-ever Windsor Food Festival has been launched with the aim of celebrating the best of local and UK food and drink. Being held at Alexandra Gardens on the August Bank Holiday weekend, the food festival will feature major local chefs such as Chris Wheeler from Stoke Park; Kate and Giancarlo Caldesi from Caldesi’s, David Wilby from Windsor Grill and the Royal Oak’s … [Read more...]
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa claims Best Spa Hotel in the Hotelier’s Hotels Top 100
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa are thrilled to have been named Spa Hotel of the Year in the Hotelier’s Hotels Top 100. Claire Randall, Managing Director, was delighted to collect the Award at the Café Royal, London on 19 July 2018. Three years ago, The Caterer magazine and Sky set out on a mission to create the most definitive list of the UK’s greatest hotels. Hoteliers’ … [Read more...]
Conservatory affords guests unique views of Arran and the Firth of Clyde
A 120 sq. metre conservatory, with stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and the island of Arran, has been opened at Malin Court, the long established hotel and nursing home which sits adjacent to Turnberry Golf course on the panoramic south Ayrshire coast.The new structure is designed to enhance Malin Court’s appeal as a destination venue for both hotel guests and … [Read more...]
New GM wants Solberge Hall to be focal point for the community
The new General Manager at Solberge Hall wants to continue the good work of his predecessor in enhancing the hotel’s ties with the local community. Dale Needham has been General Manager at a number of hotels in the Yorkshire during his career. He spent two and a half years at the Lazaat in Cottingham, prior to that he oversaw the rebrand and relaunch of the Darlington Kings … [Read more...]
Flagship Belgo Centraal reopens with new look and beer tasting concept after major investment
Belgo, the Belgian-inspired artisan beer and mussels concept operated by Casual Dining Group (CDG), the UK’s leading restaurant group, has reopened its flagship Centraal restaurant in Covent Garden, following a major refurbishment. Famous for its mussels, rotisserie chicken and vast range of craft beers, the 420-cover restaurant has received an extensive revitalisation, … [Read more...]
Best Western GB launches its first corporate rewards scheme aimed at SMEs
Following significant growth over the past year, Best Western Great Britain has announced the launch of Business Advantage, a new corporate rewards scheme and rate designed to support SMEs. The scheme, which launched in early June and is already securing bookings, will be available at all of Best Western Great Britain’s 250+ properties across the country. Business Advantage … [Read more...]
Restaurant Group reveals plans to open new flagship site in Edinburgh’s Old Town
The new restaurant site on Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town will showcase the Vittoria group’s take on the nation's favourite seaside dish - fish and chips. The 11'000 sq.ft restaurant will seat 270 covers and will be the capitals 'go to for proper fish and chips'. It will aim to attract both International tourists and Edinburgh locals looking for fun, casual dining … [Read more...]
Seasoned thrilled to become an exclusive caterer at Gunnersbury Park House
Leading London event caterer, Seasoned, has become an accredited supplier at Gunnersbury Park House, Orangery and Temple in the heart of West London. After a £21m restoration project Gunnersbury Park has opened its doors to multiple venue spaces this summer. This 19th century former home to the Rothschild family, is now a museum set within 175 acres of stunning gardens and … [Read more...]
International chocolate producers dominate prestigious chocolate awards
The world’s most innovative and exciting chocolatiers from across the globe were celebrated at a glittering party held at Claridges Hotel, London, on Wednesday 25th July. One producer, Canada based Qantu Chocolate, achieved double success in the prestigious Golden Bean category. Its Chuncho 70% and Morropon 70% bars, using rare beans from Peru, were tied at the end of the … [Read more...]
Dale Sutton appointed Head Chef of Frenchie Covent Garden
28-year-old Dale Sutton begins his role as head chef at Frenchie Covent Garden this month. The chef arrives from Paris, where he spent 3 years as executive Group Sous Chef in Paris looking after all three Frenchie sites on Rue du Nil (Frenchie restaurant, Frenchie Wine Bar and Frenchie To Go). Prior to joining the Frenchie empire, Australian-born Dale spent a year at David … [Read more...]
Caffè Nero announces 2.5% Like for Like sales growth for 12 months ending May 2018
Caffè Nero Group today announced positive 2.5% Like for Like sales growth for the 12 months ending 31st May 2018, with group sales increasing by 10%. The results for the year marks 82 consecutive quarters of positive like for like sales growth and EBITDA growth for the group. Over the same time period, Caffè Nero opened an additional 75 stores worldwide, with 35 new stores … [Read more...]