Nationwide Building Society has been awarded regionally for its healthy catering practices in partnership with its hospitality services provider BaxterStorey. The Healthy Eating Award rewards caterers who make it easier for their customers to eat healthily, increasing whole grain carbohydrates, reducing saturated fat, sugar and salt and making fruit and vegetables the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Norma, The Stafford London’s first independent restaurant from Ben Tish
The Stafford London will be launching its first independent restaurant project this summer under the direction of The Stafford’s Culinary Director Ben Tish. Norma will be inspired by the food and culture of Sicily with particular emphasis on the Moorish influences on the Island’s cuisine. Norma will be contemporary and provocative, whilst embodying the … [Read more...]
Travelodge survey shows ‘Eastercation’ to give UK a £36 billion boost
The results from a survey conducted by Travelodge with a sample of 1,500 British adults shows that hospitality will be in for an Easter boost. The survey shows that 67% of Britons will shun holidaying abroad and support British tourism this Easter. Due to the uncertainty around Brexit, the number of Britons holidaying at home this Easter has literally doubled with 67% … [Read more...]
How Technology Will Impact The Restaurant Industry
Technology surrounds us, impacting every part of our daily lives. From communicating with friends and family to paying for groceries, technology is being used to simplify processes and make them more convenient. It’s been used with great success in the restaurant trade too. Things like POS systems, tabletop tablets for self-ordering and inventory tracking systems are … [Read more...]
City of Glasgow College Triumph to Retain Country Range Student Chef Challenge Crown
A thrilling conclusion to the 25th anniversary of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge at ScotHot on March 13th saw a trio of professional cookery students from the City of Glasgow College help the college retain its crown and win this year’s title. Alan Coats, Ance Kristone and Andreau Talla fought off fierce competition from seven other teams to win over the … [Read more...]
Chef Patron Alyn Williams back in London after walking away from The Wild Rabbit in Kingham
Alyn Williams has left The Wild Rabbit in Kingham and returned to London to focus on his London restaurant, Alyn Williams at The Westbury. Speaking of the decision, Alyn Williams commented: “I’m delighted to be back at The Westbury in London full time. I had a brilliant time with the team at The Wild Rabbit and we’ve ended on extremely amicable terms, but … [Read more...]
Kanishka, Atul Kochhar’s latest restaurant opens in Mayfair
Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, officially opened Kanishka on Mayfair’s Maddox Street last week. His first venture with Tina English, another recognised innovator of London’s Indian dining scene, Kanishka aims to explore lesser known regions of Indian food, showcasing cuisine from the country’s more remote territories and … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell announce FOODIES Founders’ award winner
Sally Grimes, quality standards manager from Bartlett Mitchell, has been presented with the top prize at the annual ‘Foodies’ awards held in London. Grimes, who is based in the Bartlett Mitchell support office, was named as winner of the Founders’ award for her work in ensuring the company is kept safe and compliant. By using the company’s ‘reduce, recycle … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton York appoint new General Manager
A hotelier with more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry has checked into the DoubleTree by Hilton York as its new general manager. Martin Bradnam – who cut his teeth at the 790-bedroom Metropole Hotel in Birmingham overseeing major international conferences and trade shows – is already a familiar figure in the city’s hospitality scene having served as manager … [Read more...]
ceda Supplier Awards 2019 Shortlist Announced
ceda Supplier Awards 2019 Shortlist Announced We’re delighted to announce the shortlist of nominees for this year’s ceda Supplier Awards! The Supplier Awards are voted for by ceda members, for the suppliers they feel have delivered the best overall service in terms of quality of product, support and service. Recognition is given to three categories; Heavy Equipment, … [Read more...]
Rational at the Dementia, Care and Nursing Home Expo 2019
Rational at the Dementia, Care and Nursing Home Expo 2019 Rational the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment are exhibiting at the Dementia, Care and Nursing Home Expo taking place on 26-27 March 2019, NEC, Birmingham. Visitors to stand D320 will have the opportunity to see a selection of Rational appliances that can provide solutions for the healthcare … [Read more...]
Dual compartment coldrooms offer truly flexible solution
Williams’ modular design can adapt to location Williams now offers truly flexible coldrooms that offer two different storage temperatures, such as chilled and frozen. Since the coldrooms are based around a modular design, they can fit just about any space or requirement. These latest Williams coldrooms are available in a huge range of options, including … [Read more...]
A Force to be Reckoned with: Money, Marketing, and… Millennials
Afraid of the M word? Yes, I mean millennials. That mysterious generation of selfies, documenting everything from photos of food to the colour of their socks on every channel available on the internet, drinkers of matcha lattes, celery juice, and oat milk. Devotees to millennial pink, online shopping, and sharing the whole of their lives with complete virtual strangers in … [Read more...]
SSP Germany signs major new contract with DB Station&Service
SSP Germany, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, is expanding its partnership with DB Station&Service after signing more than 60 new leases and extending existing contracts with the company. SSP Germany currently has 130 contracts in place with DB Station&Service, a subsidiary of Germany’s national railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB). … [Read more...]
Isle of Man TT Races appoints Eventist Group as VIP hospitality partner
The Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise, commercial rights owners of the Isle of Man TT Races and Classic TT Races, has appointed the Eventist Group on a long term contract to deliver its VIP Hospitality and Official Event Experiences. Eventist Group, which was formed in 1999, will provide catering and manage VIP hospitality experiences at the TT Races and … [Read more...]