A perfect June evening greeted those lucky enough to attend last night’s Hospitality Action Patron’s Dinner at one of London’s most celebrated hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. The hotel gardens provided the perfect setting to enjoy pre-dinner champagne and canapes as guests arrived for the fundraiser. Those assembled in the garden saw Madeleine Calon, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
ceda SAFE: Health & Safety Accreditation Standard launched by ceda
ceda SAFE is a health and safety accreditation available to any company working in the Catering Installation and Design Industry, that achieve the necessary Health & Safety levels and covers both Design and Installation businesses.It has been devised as a result of discussions with the Health & Safety Executive who have highlighted a need to reduce bureaucracy … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders announce applications open for 2019 Scholarships
The Master Innholders have announced that applications are now open for both the Innholders Scholarship and the new autumn intake of the Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD).As a result of the ongoing success of the MIALD programme, the Master Innholders has launched an additional Aspiring Leaders programme to start autumn 2019.Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, the … [Read more...]
From trainee to GM, Valor extends hotel Future Leaders employee development
Due to the success of its Future Leaders programme, Valor Hospitality Europe has extended its employee development programme to give even more of its team members the opportunity to take their careers to the next level.The scheme was initially created to guide operations managers across Valor’s portfolio of 17 UK hotels into general manager roles, but the remit … [Read more...]
Smack move 100% online with Burger & Lobster virtual kitchen and Deliveroo
Today, lobster roll concept Smack, the sister of the famous mono-product pioneer Burger & Lobster, is moving to Deliveroo and becoming a virtual kitchen operated by Burger & Lobster.With 48% of sales driven by the exclusive technology partner Deliveroo, in an increasingly digital era, Smack is transitioning solely to online. In 2018, the company was up … [Read more...]
Hospitality and Social Media: Practitioners in ROI only need apply
If you are not interested in social media and online marketing this page will be of no interest whatsoever to you.The adoption of social media has seen it become a key revenue driver for many businesses in the hospitality industry. While many still ignore or ‘play’ at it, others are very social indeed and reap the commercial benefits of doing it well.Restaurants … [Read more...]
The popularity of burgers, is there any space for margin, come and see
The popularity of burgers with consumers, beef burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, you name it burgers, has seen the humble burger transcend from high street fast food to high end restaurants and everything in between.The popularity of burgers with food and drink outlets is equally abundant due to the high margins available.For some food and drink outlets space … [Read more...]
New executive chef announced at Jason Atherton’s City Social
Restaurant Associates and Jason Atherton are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Lidakevicius as executive chef of Michelin-starred restaurant, City Social.Originally from Lithuania, Tomas moved to London in 2008 and has since worked in a number of the capital’s finest establishments including Galvin at Windows, Corrigan’s Mayfair and … [Read more...]
Blakemore Foodservice Joins The Country Range Group
Blakemore Foodservice, a division of the prestigious A.F. Blakemore & Son group, has signified its intention for ambitious growth after joining the Country Range Group network of independent wholesalers.With a 69,000ft distribution depot at its HQ in Walsall, an 80,000ft site dedicated to foodservice in Wakefield, plus a network of distribution hubs, Blakemore … [Read more...]
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winning restaurant opens post soft launch sell-out
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winners restaurant Pilgrim is now open. A new restaurant in Liverpool’s much-anticipated Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, launched with a sell-out soft launch.Now open to all customers, the food is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the 9th century.With starting points in France, Spain and … [Read more...]
Eat to the Beat fuel production and performers at 75th anniversary of D-Day event
Earlier this month, Her Majesty the Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and President Donald Trump led tributes at the UK’s National Commemorative Event that marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.More than 300 veterans, members of the royal family, heads of state and 3,000 distinguished guests gathered on Portsmouth’s Southsea … [Read more...]
Your personal menu development demonstration awaits you
The Equip Line demonstration kitchen has a number of new additions to its already extensive portfolio of catering equipment from the best brands in the business.You are invited to arrange your own personal demonstration to meet your individual menu requirements.Menu development is a constant process at Equip Line, we are always on the lookout for equipment … [Read more...]
First Restaurant Group expands London Pub & Rooms Portfolio
First Restaurant Group has opened its sixth site, The Hayden, on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, sitting alongside The Waterway and The Summerhouse in Maida Vale and three pubs with rooms - The One Tun in Farringdon, The Clerk & Well in Clerkenwell, The Grafton Arms in Fitzrovia.The latest venue is spread across four floors with a 60-cover ground floor pub and … [Read more...]
The Italian Job 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Royal Lancaster London
The Italian Job is best known for Michael Caine’s illustrious character ‘Charlie Croker’ and car chases through Turin. However, the film also featured Royal Lancaster London, where Croker celebrates his release from prison. In the 1960s, the recently opened hotel was alive and swinging, with The Beatles celebrating their after-party for the release of … [Read more...]
