Creativevents have been announced as Charlton Athletic Football Club’s sole catering provider. The three-year contract covers all catering from corporate fine dining to retail kiosks for the 27,000-capacity stadium. Following a competitive tender process, Creativevents is now the sole provider of all catering and hospitality for the Championship football club, for both match … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Anna Hansen announces she has stepped away from The Modern Pantry
Following a successful 10 years, chef - owner Anna Hansen has made the decision to step away from The Modern Pantry. Robert Mcleary, who joined The Modern Pantry shortly after it opened in 2008 and has acted as Head Chef for the last 5 years, will now become Executive Chef of the restaurant which has developed a loyal following for its unique dishes based on … [Read more...]
Elior UK to roll out online pizza delivery service following university and naval base trials
Elior UK has launched an online and on-site pizza delivery service at the University of Roehampton and Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth. After a successful trial, the service will also be rolled out to further UK universities and B&I sites. The new service is called CHEATAH and delivers a range of fresh dough pizzas, sides, dips, desserts and drinks … [Read more...]
Glasgow dining concept opening in Manchester
Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone, is set to introduce his Glasgow dining concept to Manchester next month when he opens 'Six by Nico', the fourth addition to the growing restaurant portfolio. The 3,000 square foot restaurant will be Nico Simeone’s first venture in England, with plans to expand the brand further across the UK in the pipeline. The new Spring Gardens … [Read more...]
Students turn school canteen into a pop up restaurant for the day
Students at North Kesteven Academy in North Hykeham near Lincoln got to put their culinary skills to the test at a pop-up restaurant at the school run by a former student. On Friday last week a group of Year 10 food and technology students spent the day off timetable and had their classroom turned into a fully functioning kitchen with the help of Great British Menu … [Read more...]
120 acre estate Aldwark Manor hotel acquired for multi million upgrade
Property investment company Depho Estates has acquired the four-star Aldwark Manor golf and spa hotel, near York, from hotel investment company Aprirose, to make a further investment post-acquisition to further enhance and upgrade Aldwark Manor’s rooms and facilities. Aldwark Manor is set in 120 acres of countryside and can accommodate more than 100 residential guests. As … [Read more...]
Hospitality Action Patron’s Dinner, fine food for much thought
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...]
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...]