The Electric Star Group is throwing open the doors to their biggest project to date this June after an impressive refurbishment by Lewisham-based housing association Phoenix Community Housing, set to restore the magic of the huge Grade II listed venue. The Fellowship and Star will be much more than a drinking space, with the restoration including an exceptional cinema, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Universal Cookery & Food Festival announces stellar chef line up for 2019
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the official speakers for its 8th Universal Cookery & Food Festival (UCFF). The unique annual event will take place at Bottom Farm, home to Farrington Oils in Northamptonshire, on Tuesday 25th June 2019. UCFF is designed by chefs for chefs, and fast becoming the most popular professional food festival in the UK. Established in … [Read more...]
Prime Minister May’s departure a boost for hospitality
The UK putting an end to the free movement of people is not only a disastrous message to send to EU citizens, and citizens of the wider world, it is also limiting growth in hospitality businesses across the UK. Since the Brexit referendum took place, this message to EU citizens has clearly been received and observed. The most recent Office for National Statistics … [Read more...]
Galvin’s Chance race around Mayfair to help change the lives of young people
Michelin-star chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, along with First Dates favourite Maître d'hôtel, Fred Sirieix, are racing around Mayfair on Friday, 31 May to raise funds for youth empowerment charity, Galvin’s Chance. The Tower Race includes a 5km dash around Hyde Park that will see runners passing the famous Serpentine Lake, through the underpass on Park Lane before … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce 17 new hotel openings creating over 350 new jobs
Travelodge have announced the next wave of its ongoing UK expansion programme, with 17 new hotels across the UK in the 2019 pipeline that will create more than 350 new jobs. The 17 new hotels will be developed by third party investors, with an approximate investment value of £115 million. The group will continue the roll-out of its Travelodge Plus concept, with … [Read more...]
Chris Eden appointed new Executive Head Chef at Gidleigh Park
Andrew Brownsword Hotels have announced the appointment of Chris Eden as Executive Head Chef at Gidleigh Park to start his new role later this year on 1 September. Moving to Gidleigh Park from Driftwood in Cornwall, where he has been head chef for the last 12 years, Chris was awarded a Michelin star in 2012, becoming the first Cornish born chef to hold a star in their home … [Read more...]
Healthy eating in schools gets West Ham United players endorsement
Veggie Run, Havering Council’s first of its kind healthy eating app, is celebrating its first birthday. The innovative app was introduced into schools in Havering last year and has reduced unhealthy packed lunch consumption across the borough over the past 12 months by over 300,000. It also won the Veg City Champion of London award at the Urban Food Awards at City Hall … [Read more...]
CH&CO and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew open a new dining experience for visitors
Following an ambitious two-year redevelopment, CH&CO Destinations and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have opened a new dining experience for visitors to the world-famous botanic gardens, the Pavilion Bar and Grill. Located on the site of the old Pavilion Restaurant, this exciting new eatery offers visitors an all year-round immersive dining experience. Situated near the … [Read more...]
Pennyhill Park welcomes Graham Copeman as new GM
Graham Copeman has been appointed as General Manager at Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel & Spa.Graham will oversee the 124 bedroom Surrey hotel, with its 4 AA Rosette and Michelin Star restaurant Matt Worswick at The Latymer, 20 meeting and event spaces, and 45,000 square foot luxury spa. A Master Innholder and Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality with over 25 years … [Read more...]
Employees of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group invited to work at Gaucho or M Restaurants
Martin Williams, CEO of Gaucho and M Restaurants, has invited all employees of Jamie Oliver’s struggling restaurant group a fast track to a final interview in order to secure a position at either Gaucho or M Restaurants if they have found their jobs at risk. The announcement comes following the news that Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group, which includes the Jamie's … [Read more...]
Great Fosters appoints new GM to develop and deliver on future vision
Great Fosters has appointed Sandra Mueller as General Manager, following the hotel’s addition to the Alexander Hotels collection. Great Fosters was acquired by Alexander Hotels in November 2018 by co-owners Paul and Deborah Hinchcliffe. The new appointment is an exciting next step in a successful career for Sandra, following on from working with the likes of … [Read more...]
Brexit minimum salary threshold for EU migrants a Tory leadership battleground
Sajid Javid is planning to try to scrap plans that recommended EU migrants must earn £30k to work in a post Brexit Britain, a plan we applaud. Unfortunately, the salary threshold for EU migrants debate is now looking like a political football or bargaining chip that will be used by tory leadership hopeful’s, Mr Javid being one of them. Javid has written to the Migration … [Read more...]
Small Footprint the perfect fit for toasted buns
Vertical Contact Toaster | VCTM-2 Antunes strikes again! This model (little bro’ to the long established big bro’ model VCT2000), is a perfect fit for any operation where premium bun toasting is paramount combining a small footprint still incorporating an auxiliary heater to provide hotter toasted buns. This space efficient model also features the unique variable … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group appoints new CFO for EMEA
Radisson Hotel Group is has today announced the appointment of Sergio Amodeo as Chief Financial Officer of Radisson Hospitality AB effective from 1st June 2019. Amodeo joins Radisson Hotel Group from TeamSystem Group, a leading management software company in Italy, where he was CFO since 2015 and supervised the sale of the group. Prior to that, he spent two years … [Read more...]
Travelodge creates the UK’s first Instagrammable postcard wall
Travelodge has opened its 15th Merseyside hotel which features the UK’s first Instagrammable postcard wall and announces is now actively looking for a further three hotel sites across Merseyside. The expansion programme represents a further investment of £18 million for third party investors and will create 75 new jobs. Luciana Berger, MP for Liverpool Wavertree joined … [Read more...]