It’s already blazed a trail through the capital’s dining scene. Now as Edwardian Hotels London announces the 13th October opening of Peter Street Kitchen,Manchester is all set to get its first taste of a dynamic new concept that skilfully embraces the art of shared dining. Part of a multi-million-pound investment, this vibrant new space will spearhead theF&B offering at … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Mina collection of Marble Effect platters & boards
New! Our latest addition to the successful Quality Melamine range Launching at the Restaurant Show 1st - 3rd October, come & see us on stand UH30 These beautiful oblong & round platters & boards give the look and feel of authentic marble. They are available in a wide variety of sizes with each piece designed to give your food display an elegant timeless … [Read more...]
Principals by CH&CO starts the 2018/19 school year with new openings worth £7.5m
Principals by CH&CO has had a strong start to the new school year with more than 16 new schools opening this term adding to the current established portfolio. The new partnerships have a total value in turnover of £7.5m for the duration of the contracts and will see the specialist school caterer strengthen its foothold in its homestay of Kent and break into London and … [Read more...]
Ei Group partners again with Royal British Legion on charity beer
Poppy Beer, Ei Group’s popular charity beer brewed to raise money for The Royal British Legion, is returning again this year. The 3.6% ABV beer, brewed at Marston’s Brewery, Burton-on-Trent, is now available on draught in selected Ei Publican Partnerships, Craft Union, Bermondsey and Ei Managed Investments pubs through to Remembrance Day on 11th November. Over the past … [Read more...]
SSP wins contract to open 10 units at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport
SSP Group PLC, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has won an eight-year contract to open 10 units at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport. The contract, which is valued at €17 million a year, will see the arrival of a number of local and international brands, including Starbucks, SOHO Coffee Co., Burger King, O’Learys Bar & … [Read more...]
Majella’s Image of the Month, via Chef Lee Smitton
This month’s Image of the Month comes via one of my favourite buildings in London, Dartmouth House: A gorgeous grade II listed Georgian building set in the heart of Mayfair. I fell in love with Dartmouth House last year after attending a showcase event there, I particularly love the elaborate stairway with its impressive painted ceiling and the lavish egg-shell blue Long … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest Coming to Kew Bridge’s Express Tavern
Award-winning Camra pub the Express Tavern has teamed up with Germany’s number one premium beer Krombacher to throw its own Oktoberfest celebration. The German-themed event will take place on October 6th from 12-12 at the pub, which is situated on the northern bank of Kew Bridge (56 Kew Bridge Rd, Brentford TW8 0EW). During the course of the day,5 different Krombacher … [Read more...]
ISS wins catering contract with Hawkley Hall High School
ISS has been awarded the contract to provide catering services to Hawkley Hall High School, an over-subscribed, outstanding, mixed secondary school with over 1000 students on roll, situated to the west of Wigan. The school is part of the multi-academy trust, The Rowan Learning Trust. The partnership will run for five years and commenced on 3rd September 2018. The caterers … [Read more...]
Radisson RED feels the groove in Liverpool
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson RED Liverpool in the UK. It's the perfect location for the Radisson Hotel Group's upscale, select-service and lifestyle brand to stage its English debut - a city that's world famous for its music and culture. Set to pop up in … [Read more...]
Mayor of Wandsworth attends local school’s Adopt a School session
The Worshipful the Mayor of Wandsworth, Councillor Piers McCausland, recently joined Year 4 students at St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Battersea. The Mayor joined a taste and sensory session delivered by Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Adopt a School chef and Master of Culinary Arts, Idris Caldora. Chef Idris engaged the children in an interactive taste and sensory … [Read more...]
New opening: Flat Iron gives away whole Dexter steer to celebrate
Flat Iron is opening the doors to their Kings Cross restaurant on Thursday 4th October and to celebrate they will be butchering and giving away all the cuts from an entire 30-day aged Dexter steer. Each week Charlie & the Flat Iron team taste all the beef that comes in and score it for tenderness, juiciness and flavour. To date the highest scoring animal was a memorable … [Read more...]
Senior shake up across cairn group’s hotel portfolio
Leisure operator Cairn Group has bolstered its talented workforce, making a number of senior appointments and promotions in time for the busy festive party season. The group owns and operates 33 hotels and more than 30 bars and restaurants around the UK, and has welcomed several new faces and filled opportunities by fast-tracking some top performers. At the Old Ship Hotel … [Read more...]
Papa John’s appoints new UK Managing Director
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of its new UK managing director: Liz Williams. Williams, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the food industry, will now be responsible for UK operations including overseeing the success of the Company’s network of more than 400 franchised stores throughout the country. Liz Williams, managing … [Read more...]
Chinese restaurant group with four Michelin stars coming to London
Opening this November and located in London’s Waterloo Place in a Grade II listed building, Imperial Treasure Group is set to make its UK debut. The award-winning group owns restaurants in Singapore, Hong Kong and China with authentic fine dining Chinese cuisine and has received numerous accolades and awards. The Shanghai restaurant has two Michelin stars and both … [Read more...]
Whitbread to open four new Bar + Block sites
Whitbread’s contemporary high street steak brand, Bar + Block is set to open four new restaurants, bringing the portfolio up to nine. The first opening in Aldgate this October is the group’s second in London, with Leamington Spa opening in November and Wimbledon and Reading scheduled for early 2019. All four sites are located next to existing and new Premier Inn hotels … [Read more...]
