Castronovo Chocolate has been named as winner of the coveted Golden Bean trophy for its Sierra Nevada Dark Milk 63% at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate awards - the first ever awarded to a dark milk chocolate bar. The Florida-based business was one of a number of artisanal producers to pick up prizes, signaling a major increase in fine chocolate awareness and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Three new dessert focused concepts opening in ‘dessert alley’ Chinatown London
Shaftesbury welcomes three new brands, Kova Patisserie, Taiyakiya and Meet Fresh, as they bring their creative new concepts and signature sweet treats to Chinatown London. Kova Patisserie are serving French-Japanese fusion patisserie within a new 240 sq ft store located at 20a Newport Court; Taiyakiya are offering taiyaki – the social media famed fish-shaped waffle cone – … [Read more...]
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of the youngest ever head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year history, 26 year old Tom Booton. Tom’s arrival marks the next chapter for The Grill at The Dorchester under the direction of fresh talent. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the legendary dining room and its menus, … [Read more...]
No alcohol and low alcohol beer seeing double and treble digit growth
No alcohol and low alcohol beer is gaining popularity as fewer people are drinking alcoholic drinks and this is most common with younger people who are choosing not to drink alcohol or reducing their alcohol intake. According to Robinsons Brewery and Imbibe, “No-alcohol beer appears to be going craft, which shouldn't be too surprising considering figures suggest that … [Read more...]
Silverstone hotel approved to overlook the Grand Prix Circuit starting grid
Silverstone Race Circuit already set to host the British Grand Prix for the next five years have now received permission to progress with a new hotel overlooking the Grand Prix Circuit starting grid. The new facility, which will have 197 rooms, will provide racegoers and visitors with an entirely new way to experience and enjoy the venue and is set to open in time for … [Read more...]
Harry Murray MBE awarded honorary degree of Doctor of the University of Essex
Harry Murray MBE, Chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel, was last week the recipient of an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University of Essex on Tuesday, 16th July – an honour afforded to people who have achieved remarkable things in their lifetime and who have inspired students to do well by doing good. Over the past 10 years Harry, in his capacity as a Director & Patron, … [Read more...]
Northcote joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio
Northcote, the luxury boutique hotel with a Michelin star restaurant in Lancashire, has announced that it has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ UK portfolio. Sister hotel to The Stafford London; a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection and part of Stafford Collection, Northcote will be the newest experience available within Preferred Hotels … [Read more...]
John Campbell leads satisfied Meiko customers sharing stories of satisfaction
Meiko UK have been working with John Campbell for fifteen years and they recently visited The Woodspeen in Newbury for a catch up. The meeting in full can be seen in the video below. The M-iClean U commercial undercounter dishwasher is designed to clean in different venues for the many different needs of users. 360 Bistro is a progressive concept wine bar … [Read more...]
25 years in the making…the most environmentally sensitive dishwashing equipment in the world
From its early days as an airline catering specialist, Meiko UK has grown into the most respected supplier of all types of professional warewashing equipment in the country. When the company launched, there were just a handful of employees, now there are almost 100. Turnover initially was less than £1 million, now it’s circa £20 million. First sales were of large … [Read more...]
Southwark Council ignore UKHospitality, local businesses and the House of Lords
The introduction of a new levy, which will apply to all businesses licensed to sell alcohol after midnight, was approved yesterday at a meeting of Southwark Council and will now come into force this September. UKHospitality wrote to the Council this week urging it not to introduce the tax. UKH also gathered the signatures of more than 200 local businesses, residents and … [Read more...]
Love Drinks and Healthy Hospo announce ‘Let’s Talk About SECS’
Love Drinks is teaming up with Healthy Hospo for its next Love Well event on Wednesday 31st July with Tim Etherington-Judge set to present his ‘Let’s Talk About SECS, Baby’ seminar. Designed for people working in the hospitality industry from bartenders through to owners and operators, the ‘Let’s Talk About SECS, Baby’ workshop is FREE to attend and will unlock the secrets … [Read more...]
Elior report shows technology will transform future senior living
The future of senior living is being transformed by technology, according to a new report from Elior UK’s care subsidiary Caterplus. Findings reveal that the ageing population expects technology to integrate with and improve lifestyles, offering a personalised service for leisure activities, medical needs, eating and drinking, and overall wellbeing. The report shows that 66% … [Read more...]
HMS Host expands into the new ‘super terminal’ at Manchester Airport
HMSHost International has announced it is expanding its operations in the UK with the new ‘super terminal’ at Manchester Airport. The first wave of food and drink outlets that will feature in the new ‘super terminal’ being built as part of its £1bn transformation includes a number of iconic local brands alongside popular chains moving into the UK’s third largest airport for the … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Annual Awards of Excellence 2019 winners presented at Claridge’s
The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together last week at Claridge’s to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by Brian J. Turner CBE, President, and John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The candidate who scored the highest mark in each section was announced as the Royal Academy … [Read more...]
New Association of Catering Excellence Chair appointed
The ACE Summer Party 2019 at Kings Place, London saw Sue Thompson officially took over from Gaye Bullard as Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) Chair. Thompson has been Vice Chair for two years and a member of the council for seven. This week her new role as Client Services Director at BaxterStorey was also announced. “Starting a new job as well as becoming Chair of … [Read more...]
