Top chefs joined Fred Sirieix, General Manager at Galvin at Windows restaurant and Chris Galvin, Chef Patron of Galvin Restaurants on Friday 18th January at Galvin at Windows to launch the Chocs for Chance 2019 charity auction, opening on Friday 25th January for bids. Among the chefs celebrating the launch were: Jeremy Lee of Quo Vadis; Phil Howard and Gayle D’Souza of … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Hospitality sector urged to support Hospitality Works
With under one month to go until the Hospitality Works 2019, UKHospitality is urging the sector to come together to promote careers in hospitality. Hospitality Works, led by UKHospitality, the Department for Work and Pensions, Jobcentre Plus, Springboard and the British Beer and Pub Association, brings together the vibrant hospitality sector to highlight the value of … [Read more...]
Redcomb Pubs sells to Young’s for £34 million
Multi-site operator Redcomb Pubs Ltd, founded by Managing Directors Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, announces the sale of the group to Young & Co.’s Brewery, P.L.C. for £34 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis, representing a multiple of 8.5 x EBITDA. The 15-strong portfolio of pubs and bars situated within prime locations across London, the home counties and the South … [Read more...]
The Buckinghamshire Golf Club Appoints New General Manager
Arora Hotels has announced the appointment of Ben Ludwell as General Manager of The Buckinghamshire Golf Club, as part of the hotel group’s drive to provide an enhanced member experience at the club, which it acquired in November 2018. Ben joins the Denham golf course from his previous role as Assistant General Manager at the Queenwood Golf Club in Chertsey, Surrey, where he … [Read more...]
Manchester Kitchen Social follows London success
Following on from the successful rise of the food, photography & networking event London Kitchen Social, founder Majella O’Connell has now successfully taken her concept to her home in Manchester. Launched in Manchester on 15th January at Noones Fresh, the event saw chefs and bakers from the region produce a variety of dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients. … [Read more...]
UKHospitality sounds warning over labour shortages
Hospitality businesses need access to labour in order to keep pace with projected growth, UKHospitality has warned. The warning follows the news that UK employment has reached a record high of 32.5 million. With levels of employment historically high, businesses are concerned about their ability to access labour and fill vacancies, an issue that is likely to worsen if … [Read more...]
Heatherwick’s Coal Drops Yard: Shopping With A Soul
There is a lot to talk about and celebrate at the newly opened Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross. Naturally, there are parts that are still being finished off and several shops and restaurants are not quite open yet, but there is plenty to admire and take stock of already. Even in its infancy, the place has a special feel about it. To quote from their own website: "Coal Drops … [Read more...]
Spotlight on sustainability and efficiency, as biggest ever Commercial Kitchen show opens visitor registration for 2019
Industry’s leading show previews greener kitchen solutions from its 2019 exhibitors Commercial Kitchen – the UK’s leading kitchen equipment, services and design show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 June, will feature even more new innovations and solutions designed to help foodservice equipment buyers and caterers make their kitchens greener, says event organiser … [Read more...]
AA announces new Rosette Award winners
Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic (London) and The Dining Room, Whatley Manor (Wiltshire), while those awarded three AA Rosettes include Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant Pétrus, Rothay Manor Hotel & Fine Dining, and Allium at Askham Hall. Establishments with three AA Rosettes are all outstanding restaurants … [Read more...]
Complimentary Spaces for Wednesday’s LфVE WELL Fitness Session
For bartenders,waiters and chefs from the pub sector looking to make some positive changes to their health in 2019, Love Drinks is offering some complimentary spaces to this week’s MiBODY fitness session being run on Clapham Common. A regular part of Love Drinks’ pioneering LфVE WELL initiative, the free fitness session, which the Love Drinks team will also be taking part … [Read more...]
Jessica-May Gardiner announced as Elior’s UK Young Chef of the Year in rising star cook-off
Elior UK has announced Jessica-May Gardiner as the winner of its first ever Young Chef of the Year Competition, after an intense culinary competition for chefs aged 23 and younger on 16 January. Hosted at Unilever’s UK Headquarters, a total of three finalists from various Elior businesses around the country took to the stage to showcase their creativity, versatility and … [Read more...]
Restaurant Mirazur awarded the ultimate three stars from michelin
Restaurant Mirazur has been awarded a third Michelin star in the 2019 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide France at today’s launch ceremony in Paris. Chef patron Mauro Colagreco opened Mirazur in 2006 and in less than a year, awarded its first star by Michelin. Since then, the restaurant and Mauro have gone on to achieve huge international critical acclaim and numerous … [Read more...]
UKHospitality reaction to Prime Minister’s Brexit statement
UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s decision to waive the fee for settled status applicants but called on it to resolve the current uncertainty regarding Brexit immediately. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Scrapping the fee for settled status is a welcome and positive Government decision, providing peace of mind for many EU citizens working in the … [Read more...]
easyHotel update to first quarter of the current financial year
Trading Overview Despite the ongoing political and economic uncertainty that is affecting consumer confidence, particularly in the UK, the Group has continued to outperform both its competitive set and the wider hotel market: Total system sales up 31% Revenue up 60% Owned hotels like-for-like Revpar* up 11.2%, outperforming their competitive set by 5.2% We are … [Read more...]
UKHospitality calls for the scrapping of settled status fee for current EU citizens
UKHospitality has today called for the abolition of a charge for current EU citizens to claim settled status after the UK leaves the European Union. Under current proposals adults will be charged £65 per person to claim Settled Status, while their dependants will be charged £32.50. For a family of two adults and two children, this amounts to £195. UKHospitality argues that … [Read more...]