Next week the Craft Guild of Chefs will reveal the winner of The National Chef of the Year award, which is one of the most hotly-anticipated announcements in the chef world. For 2018, the Guild has introduced a new award which has been created in memory of talented chef, Matt Campbell, who tragically died running the London Marathon in April. When judging The National Chef … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Mat Majer appointed head chef at The Adamson, St Andrews
Mat Majer has been appointed head chef at The Adamson in St Andrews. He joins the team at the multi-award winning two AA rosette restaurant from his role at BABA in Edinburgh where he was stationed since it opened at the Principal Charlotte Square Hotel. He will oversee the entire chef operations at The Adamson restaurant in Fife from events, occasions and the main … [Read more...]
A confident outlook from SSP Group’s pre-close trading update
SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces a pre close trading update, ahead of its financial year ending 30 September 2018, covering the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018. Trading in the fourth quarter has been in line with our expectations, with like-for-like sales growth continuing at a similar level … [Read more...]
Central Hall Westminster unveils new café after £250,000 refurbishment project
Central Hall Westminster, central London’s largest purpose-built conferencing and events centre, today announces the completion of a £250,000 refurbishment and rebranding of its café, in partnership with its onsite caterers, Kudos. Wesley’s Café, situated in the iconic venue’s under croft, has been given a fresh new look and rebranded to reflect the building’s 106-year … [Read more...]
Ascot’s Parade Ring sees chefs rise to the challenge
Last night in Ascot’s Parade Ring restaurant a team of three chefs has won the Sodexo culinary team challenge for their dessert course served to more than a hundred diners. A treacle tart with ice cream and custard was created by Andy Voice from Independents by Sodexo, Gary Periti from Sodexo Education and Luke Townley from Sodexo Corporate Services was the winning dish. … [Read more...]
G is for Green
Williams new merchandisers are the most energy efficient ever Williams has launched its greenest multideck merchandisers ever, the G Series. Incorporating the standard energy saving features that have made Williams merchandisers some of the most popular in the industry, the G Series also includes new upgrades to further boost efficiency savings. These are the first … [Read more...]
Lake District trade delegation heads to Japan
A group of hospitality and tourism businesses in the Lake District is embarking on a trade mission to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka to meet with key decision makers in the Japanese travel industry. Members of the Lake District Japan Forum are seeking to increase overseas visitors with the five day delegation, which follows hot on the heels of a recent reception in London with over … [Read more...]
Macdonald Aviemore Resort toasts success of its biggest ever event
Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the stunning Macdonald Aviemore Resort hosted its biggest ever event this summer, welcoming more than 750 delegates from China for a four-day immersive experience on all things Scotland. Scotch Whisky producer Chivas Brothers invited employees from sister affiliate company Pernod Ricard China to the Highlands to try some of … [Read more...]
Ellis and Liam Barrie to open Liverpool restaurant
Ellis and Liam Barrie, the owners of The Marram Grass restaurant on Anglesey, have announced plans to open a restaurant in Liverpool. The brothers, who transformed a former chicken shed on their parents' caravan park in Newborough, Anglesey into an award-winning restaurant in 2011, will return to the city they grew up in to launch the restaurant at Albert Dock next … [Read more...]
First Playground Planner appointed at Gleneagles
Gleneagles has appointed its first dedicated Playground Planner to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday (6th-28th October). Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, has taken on the exciting new position following over three years’ international experience, including her former role as … [Read more...]
Industry leading training facility, The Academy launched
A brand-new training facility, The Academy was launched this week following a significant investment by independent pub company Punch and supported by industry brand owners. Based in their support centre in Burton Upon Trent, the industry leading training and development centre features a food development kitchen, The Academy Kitchen and a fully kitted bar and training cellar, … [Read more...]
Meadowhall increase summer footfall and foodservice through experiential visitor marketing
Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield with more than fifty locations for visitors to eat and drink has reported a sales increase this summer across their foodservice portfolio led by a combination of experiential activities. Foodservice sales increased by 6.7% in August as visitors made a day of their trip to Meadowhall, shopping, dining and enjoying the experiential … [Read more...]
Luxury tea brand partner with Corbin & King at The Wolseley
Luxury wholesale tea supplier to the premium hospitality sector, Canton Tea, have announced today they are to partner with The Wolseley Shop on their latest tea collection. The exclusively created range offers pyramid teabags inside unique tea caddies, designed with an elegant Chinoiserie motif, evocative of the interior of The Wolseley itself, and a selection of loose teas … [Read more...]
Graduation day for hospitality trainees
A group of 15 young hospitality stars are celebrating their graduation from a collaborative Management Trainee course in partnership with hotel management company, RBH, and University College Birmingham. The graduates, who hail from across the UK, donned their caps and gowns for a celebratory ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall – where they were officially presented with … [Read more...]
Usain Bolt’s new London restaurant bringing a taste of Jamaica to Liverpool Street
Jamaican retired sprinter and multi world record holder Usain Bolt is set to open a new Jamaican bar and restaurant in London next month. The aptly named ‘Tracks & Records’ venue described fully as a Jamaican bar, restaurant and late lounge is operated by SME Group PLC. SME Group PLC, the UK Tracks & Records franchise owner operate various franchises including KFC, … [Read more...]