Finnish restaurant Fafa’s with over 40 locations across three countries is set to open its first UK site in London this September in Covent Garden. Founded in Finland by Tel Aviv-born street food trader Doron Karavani, Fafa’s serves Mediterranean cuisine including freshly filled pitas, salads and meze with everything cooked on-site. Fafa’s started from a small kiosk in … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy
Manchester commits to boost hospitality in their night time economy: Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, have unveiled their plans to improve hospitality within the night-time economy in the region. The blueprint details the priorities and changes to be implemented by April 2020 across safety, transport and cultural … [Read more...]
IHG’s worldwide plastics and sustainability pledge
InterContinental Hotels Group’s worldwide plastics and sustainability pledge: InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that its entire hotel estate of more than three quarters of a million guest rooms worldwide are to will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities. The announcement also stated that the ongoing transition will be complete before the end of … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns underpin estate ambitions adding to property team line up
The ambitious investment programme to develop and build the Admiral Taverns estate was underlined today with the announcement of three new key team members in its Property Division. The first of which being announcing the appointment of Andrew Hallam as Head of Property, Hallam has over 25 years’ industry experience having previously been a Director at HHPC. Previously he … [Read more...]
First half growth and two promotions at Bill’s Restaurant Group
Bill’s Restaurant Group has seen continued growth in the first half of 2019 with like for like growth across the whole estate up 8%. Two key promotions have also been announced, Sarah Hills has recently been promoted to Managing Director and Lesley McIlroy has been promoted from Head of Marketing to Marketing Director. Bill’s Restaurant Group, Executive Chairman, David … [Read more...]
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we?
GMOs and the UK food chain, just because we can, should we? For most of us who are not geneticists the discussions around genetically modified organisms that enter the food chain are based on trust. The science needed to genetically modify living organisms is an esoteric art and a very new one, so challenging what we are told by practitioners requires comment from equally … [Read more...]
Low or no alcohol market continues to grow alongside premiumisation
The latest findings from Mintel’s British Lifestyles Report, which tracks spending across major consumer markets shows that consumption of alcohol in the UK continues to fall. The report also shows that UK consumers’ demand for premium alcohol and soft drinks continues to rise. One in five adults in the UK adults now say they do not drink alcohol, while just under half … [Read more...]
ceda welcomes two new Board members
ceda welcomes two new Board members - ceda has announced the appointment of two new Board members, Richard Toye, Director of Upnorth Group, and Paul Neville, Managing Director at CHR Foodservice Equipment. Both have been co-opted onto the Board and will formally become Directors at the end of the year. It is hoped that their arrival, and the wealth of experience that they … [Read more...]
Everton to build a 21st Century football stadium for Liverpool
Everton to build a 21st Century football stadium for Liverpool - Everton Football Club have revealed proposed designs and project planning for its new stadium which would be built on semi-derelict dockland in North Liverpool and deliver a £1 billion boost to Liverpool’s economy. Everton have for many years operated in the shadow of their close neighbours Liverpool Football … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels appoints new MD as founder moves to Chairman
Starboard Hotels has today announced the appointment of Keith Griffiths as its new Managing Director. This appointment sees Starboard Hotels founder and current Managing Director Paul Callingham move to Chairman. Griffiths is a long-term associate of Paul Callingham and is now set to take up the post in September, following a career spanning over 30 years in hospitality. … [Read more...]
Buzzworks Holdings’ leadership development programme welcomes 11 hospitality stars
A group of 11 hospitality stars who work across Buzzworks Holdings’ portfolio of venues, have taken their places in the Scottish hospitality company’s cutting edge immersive three month Leadership Development Programme. The Institute of Leadership and Management accredited programme, which is open to all senior members of staff, is not only unique to Buzzworks, but is … [Read more...]
New Rational product configurator
As a solution provider for hot food preparation, the German manufacturer Rational has two appliance ranges available on the market; the combi-steamer and the VarioCookingCenter which works with contact heat. An in-depth detailed product advisor is now available on the internet for the multifunctional cooking appliance. Rational’s primary objective is to find new … [Read more...]
UK Bartenders Win Places at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards in Sweden
Joe Brooke from Hedonist in Leeds and Anton Windmar from The Artesian in London have won the opportunity to represent the UK at the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards 2019. Taking place at the Hernö Gin Distillery in Dala, The High Coast of Sweden, on the 24th August, the awards will see the UK winners shake off against leading mixologists from around the world. The most … [Read more...]
The Hunter’s Moon opening soon in Chelsea for the facilitation of enjoyment
Lunar Pub Company co-founded by Hubert Beatson-Hird and Chef Oliver Marlowe in 2019, will open its first site The Hunter’s Moon, in Chelsea this September. Located on Fulham Road, the site is split between a 25-cover pub, complete with low seating armchairs and library corner, and a 48-cover dining room at the back. The interiors will be rustic-chic, featuring oak and … [Read more...]
An uncontrolled experiment in out of home eating
H&C News are delighted to bring you what we hope you will find to be a thought provoking article by Pat Thomas, the director and co-founder of Beyond GM. Beyond GM's goal is to raise the level of the debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the UK and elsewhere, at both the local and national level. Its activities aim to broaden the discussion about GMOs beyond … [Read more...]