World famous Camden Market has this week opened its doors to the first of the revitalised North Yard, within Stables Market. The London Market is a constant evolving hub which has embarked on a broad initiative to open more quality food and drink sites for its customers. The first site to open as part of the initiative is The Camden Grocer, who will open a 1,200 sq ft. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
Country Range Student Chef Challenge semi-finalists revealed
With the deadline for entries now passed, sixteen catering colleges from around the UK have received an early Christmas present after they were announced as semi-finalists for the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2018/19. The successful teams to qualify for the semi-final heats following a tough paper judging stage are as follows: Ayrshire College … [Read more...]
Healthcare teams’ Elf Week fundraising event for Alzheimer’s Society UK
This year Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare team, has raised a staggering £37,072 during their annual Elf Week – a fundraising event to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society UK. Over 200 retail sites entered into the festive spirt, dressing up with various fundraising activities taking place across the UK. This amazing effort brings the total raised by Compass’ … [Read more...]
Pubs to serve 10 million pints and 3 million dinners on Christmas Day, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that pubs will serve 10 million pints of beer and 3 million traditional dinners on Christmas Day. Across the festive period as a whole, the BBPA predicts that 40 million pints of beer will be sold in Britain’s pubs, a Christmas present for pubs worth £150 million. As popular venues for Christmas parties and … [Read more...]
New General Manager appointed for two new Aberdeen hotels
In anticipation of ‘The Event Complex Aberdeen’ opening in 2019, Mark Leyland has been appointed as General Manager of the site’s two new hotels. Mark (40) will manage Hilton Aberdeen TECA and Aloft Aberdeen TECA, each of which will be run by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH. Experienced hotelier Mark started his management career as Food and … [Read more...]
Alexander Stiller appointed General Manager at The Atlantic Hotel Jersey
The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey has welcomed Alexander Stiller as General Manager from 1st December 2018. Originally born and trained in Germany, Alexander has a wealth of experience managing award-winning, boutique hotels across Europe and the USA. These include Relais & Chateaux Hotel Ermitage am See in Switzerland, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Gutshaus Stolpe in Germany, … [Read more...]
UKHospitality reflects on transformational year and prepares for challenges of 2019
UKHospitality has marked the successes of a transformational year at today’s 24th annual Christmas lunch. Since its creation earlier this year, UKHospitality has gone from strength to strength, enjoying membership growth of 20% and vital campaigning successes, saving the sector £2.4bn in additional costs. Hospitality remains the third largest sector private sector employer … [Read more...]
Silk Rd goes fourth – restaurant to add to ever-growing portfolio with fourth site in two years
Silk Rd is gearing up for its busiest year yet in 2019 with expansion plans that will see the restaurant launch on Liverpool’s Hope Street, opening its fourth venue in just two years. The new venue addition comes after a prolific year for owners Chris Williams and Javier Mellado who already have a trio of restaurants in Heswall, Liverpool City Centre’s Beetham Plaza and … [Read more...]
Seasoned caters for mental health initiative ‘Can Anyone Hear Me?’ at The Shard
Leading London event caterer, Seasoned, exclusively catered for the mental health awareness initiative ‘Can Anyone Hear Me?’ event at The Shard on Tuesday 18th December. Can Anyone Hear Me? is the last in a series of four one-day summits held this year, highlighting mental health challenges faced by young adults. The idea was born out of a passion to raise awareness of the … [Read more...]
Post Brexit, politicians and business will have to work in tandem to build UK PLC
Does business lead where politicians follow or vice-versa? The two are undeniably intertwined and the relationship can be dysfunctional with one often taking credit or blame for the other’s actions. Whatever your opinion, post Brexit, politicians and business will have to work in tandem to build UK PLC. We will see headlines of our major corporations leading the charge, … [Read more...]
Lincoln Plaza London, the newest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton has announced the opening of Lincoln Plaza London, the newest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton located in Canary Wharf. The hotel boasts a variety of dining outlets including Mr. Todiwala’s Kitchen, a Pan-Indian restaurant from celebrated chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE. Alternatively, the Food Store concept is a contemporary restaurant, bar and grocer where guests … [Read more...]
Chef and restaurateur Mike Robinson to open The Woodsman in Stratford-upon-Avon
Mike Robinson, restaurateur and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham, is set to open The Woodsman in Stratford-upon-Avon in Spring 2019. Showcasing Robinson’s passion for British produce and sustainable wild food, the restaurant and bar will be in boutique Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, a fully restored building dating back as far as 1500. As Executive … [Read more...]
Looking back on the work done by The Clink Charity in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end and we reflect on another successful year for The Clink Charity, the initiative that trains prisoners to work in food service, food preparation and horticulture, Here's their year in numbers... Trained 351 prisoners Assessed 127 prisoners to achieve their full City & Guilds National Vocational Qualifications Released and supported 112 … [Read more...]
Principals by CH&CO spreads festive cheer with a Christmas community pop-up at a Margate primary school
Principals by CH&CO, in partnership with Northdown Primary School, Margate, is hosting a Christmas pop-up restaurant for the school and local community during the festive period. Taking place today, pupils of the school and their families, plus members of the wider community, are invited to come along and share a delicious lunch with friends and neighbours and enjoy some … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes publication of first set of Pubs Code awards
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today welcomed the publication of the first set of Pubs Code awards by the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). The decision comes after the six pub companies covered by the code – Admiral Taverns, Ei group, Greene King, Marston's, Punch and Star Pubs & Bars – outlined and agreed to a framework whereby they would waiver … [Read more...]