JD Wetherspoon has announced today the opening of its newest pub, The Barrel Vault in St Pancras International, on Monday, October 1, with the creation of 145 new jobs. The company has spent £2million developing the outlet, at the iconic London railway station, with an entrance from within the station and a terrace on Pancras Road. The Wetherspoon pub, which will be called … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Pomona’s announce Mark Lloyd as Executive Chef for his London debut
Chef and TV presenter, Mark Lloyd, has been appointed Executive Chef at Pomona’s restaurant and bar in Notting Hill, his debut in a London kitchen. Mark, an experienced forager and wild food expert, became head chef of the first River Cottage Canteen in 2007. Shortly thereafter, he spent two years in St Mellion International Resort, Cornwall, followed by The Cleave Inn, … [Read more...]
GTMC and Bournemouth University join forces to promote business travel careers
GMTC the UK's leading professional body for travel management companies and the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Bournemouth University have today announced details of a new partnership to highlight the career options open to students in the world of business travel. The tie-up will see the university’s acclaimed Department of Travel and Hospitality increase … [Read more...]
Berenjak announces opening date
On the 23rd October, Berenjak, reinterpreting the classic hole-in-the-wall kabab houses lining the streets of Tehran, will open its doors on Soho’s Romilly Street. Berenjak, named for the handfuls of crunchy toasted rice eaten as a snack at funfairs in Iran, will take inspiration from founder and chef Kian Samyani’s childhood spent gathering around the dining table with his … [Read more...]
New Bao on the Block – Baby Bao
Based in the heart of St James’, the team are bringing their much-loved street food to bao-hungry Londoners. Baby Bao, a permanent residency since 2015 at established The Pond pub in Brighton, have developed the concept with Taste Wine Group into a pop-up to appear in their new Haymarket site. The oriental menu, spearheaded by Chef Adrian Geddes, will be centred on the loaded … [Read more...]
Covent Garden traders enjoy increased sales through foodservice
Fruit and veg traders at London’s iconic New Covent Garden Market have seen a strong increase in trade as reported in this year’s Covent Garden Market Authority’s Annual Report and Accounts. The market supplies 40% of the fruit and veg eaten outside the home in London as well as all of the top 20 restaurants in the capital, so provides a unique insight into the foodservice … [Read more...]
Chilli, Yoghurt and Squash Dip, with Socca Pancakes Recipe by Steve Groves
We recently received a selection of recipes from Steve Groves, Head Chef Roux at Parliament Square and today we are delighted to publish the second, enjoy… Chilli, Yoghurt and Squash Dip, with Socca Pancakes Recipe Serves 4-6 Ingredients (for the dip) 1 Butternut squash 3tbsp Light olive oil 1 Red chilli 1 Clove garlic Pinch of cayenne pepper 150g Full … [Read more...]
easyhotel updates on latest acquisition and new openings
easyHotel plc, the owner, developer and operator of super budget branded hotels, announces that it has opened three further owned hotels (Leeds, Sheffield and Barcelona) as well as two franchised hotels (Reading and Belfast). This takes the total number of owned rooms open to 1,130 with a further 1,938 franchise rooms now open. All five hotels are trading strongly and in line … [Read more...]
Travelodge report strong revenue growth
Travelodge host 19 million customers every year and their latest first half figures released this morning would suggest that most would seem happy with their stay. Peter Gowers, Travelodge Chief Executive commented: “In the first half of the year, Travelodge delivered strong revenue growth and has continued to outperform the midscale and economy market segment. Our … [Read more...]
Three further openings planned for Hancock’s
Hancock’s, the family owned, Rochester based restaurant group, announces that three new outlets will be unveiled during Q4, effectively doubling the chain’s estate. The American Kitchen and Bar concept opened its first outlet in Chatham in July 2017, showcasing the eclectic mix of popular classic and contemporary stateside dishes including, amongst other things, Gumbo, … [Read more...]
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa fighting cancer with Charity Coffee Morning
On Friday 28th September, from 8am – 12pm, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa will host a Macmillan Coffee Morning, in partnership with Tiptree Patisserie, to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. In 2017 the Hotel raised almost £400 for Macmillan Cancer Support through its Coffee Morning event, and this year’s event will aim to beat that total. Bedford Lodge Hotel … [Read more...]
Lanarkshire attractions receive multi-million investment
Three Lanarkshire attractions are investing more than £4 million following a series of funding grants. The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, Drumpellier Country Park and Motherwell Concert Hall are putting the money towards increasing the quality of their attractions in a bid to increase visitor numbers. This supports a strategy outlined by the … [Read more...]
World’s first rum re-distillation process – The Spiced Dry Rum Club launches
A spectacular and exciting secret is tucked away above Laki Kane's tropical escape bar, in the heart of N1. After months of development and refining, the Spiced Dry Rum Club will open its doors for its first official rum experience commencing Friday 12th October. The Spiced Dry Rum Club provides a truly unique rum re-distillation experience by utilising techniques that have not … [Read more...]
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream chills in Chinatown
Shaftesbury has announced that Filipino ice cream parlour, Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream, has officially opened its second site at 32 Newport Court in Chinatown London. Covering 315 sq ft, the new parlour was designed by an in-house team and features industrial elements throughout with climbing plants, marble tables and pink velour seating. One wall features tropical prints and a … [Read more...]
Defibrillator donation to the Old Yardleians Rugby Club
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has donated a defibrillator unit from Cardiac Science to the Old Yardleians Rugby Club, Tilehouse Lane, with the aim of potentially saving the lives of those suffering from heart problems whilst at the club. Tristram Oliver, Committee Member at Old Yardleians Rugby Club, said: “The rugby club is extremely grateful for Ei Group’s … [Read more...]