How long will it be before you are served in a restaurant by a robot, or working alongside one, maybe not as far away as you might imagine.Not so many years ago if someone had told you that your mobile phone would for many intents and purposes replace your desktop and/or laptop you might have looked at them quizzically more than once.The advance of technology continues … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Hospitality missing out on the Purple Pound
New research released today claims that hospitality businesses are losing out significantly by not catering adequately for disabled consumers. The research indicates that many UK businesses, including some in the hospitality and leisure industry are losing millions of pounds of revenue every year by turning their backs on disabled consumers.More than 13 million people in … [Read more...]
Aktar Islam to open Pulperia, a celebration of Argentine food and culture
Birmingham chef and restaurateur, Aktar Islam, has announced he is opening his latest restaurant Pulperia at the city’s Brindleyplace estate this coming November.Pulperia will celebrate Argentine food and culture inspired by Aktar’s time in the country, combining a range of influences into a dining experience and drawing on the tradition of the asado; starting a meal with … [Read more...]
Tart London duo to open Wild by Tart
The duo behind bespoke catering company Tart London, Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison and Tom Warren, founder of Lock Studios, will launch Wild by Tart at Eccleston Yards this October.Wild by Tart will be a neighbourhood restaurant, housed in a former power station and coal store. Alongside the restaurant, there will be a bar, deli, juice and coffee kiosk, retail … [Read more...]
A new Italian restaurant to enjoy a ‘bicchiere di vino’ opens this Friday
A new Italian restaurant, bringing the best of traditional, regional Italian food into the 21st century, will be opening its doors in North London’s Belsize Park this coming Friday 20th September. Calici will offer diners a laid-back dinner location coupled with a sleek and sophisticated wine bar for those who just want to enjoy an evening ‘bicchiere di vino’ (glass of … [Read more...]
McDonald’s move into hotels with six bee openings in Sweden
McDonald’s has moved into the hotel sector by creating six new hotels across Sweden, the hotels are highly exclusive as the only guests welcomed are bees, yes, the humble bumble bee is their target market. Sweden like many industrialised countries is seeing diminishing bee colonies so NORD DDB a branding agency collaborated with advertising agency JCDecaux to try and remedy … [Read more...]
Review of the Week, Saturday 14th September, The Top 10
The headlines below link in order of popularity - ranked by how many readers and the average amount of time they collectively spent reading - people found justified their time reading in the last week.The key learning for us is that sustainability has taken another step forward from being seen a few years ago as a ‘good thing’ to do, to a business … [Read more...]
Hippo Inns acquires The Builders Arms from Geronimo Inns
The Builders Arms, has been acquired by its original owner Rupert Clevely of Hippo Inns from Geronimo Inns, the Chelsea pub acquisition takes the Hippo Inns estate to 13 pubs across London.The pub features quirky décor including gold pineapple wall lights and a zesty orange patterned wallpaper along with the striking artwork by award-winning artist Paul Karslake. In … [Read more...]
M Restaurants 2019 Young Chef of the Year winner announced
M Restaurants has revealed the overall winner of the 2019 Young Chef of the Year competition at a winner’s dinner held at M Victoria Street this week. From 16 finalists, Matthew Hurry from Laurent Café Royal claimed poll position after being awarded the most points from paying customers and guest judges at his pop-up at M Victoria earlier in the year.Coming in close … [Read more...]
ACE encourages younger generation to network
The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has laid on a series of inspirational events to encourage young people in the food service industry to mingle with their peers. Newly appointed Chair, Sue Thompson has enlisted the support of both up and coming stars, and established industry veterans including Ruth Hansom, Emily Roux and Simon Stenning to host Q&A round table … [Read more...]
Rational shows latest multifunctional cooking concepts
With food waste and FOG (fats, oil and grease) high on the agenda, visitors to Restaurant 2019 can learn how RATIONAL appliances can help customers combat these challenges.Rational will show two VarioCookingCenter (VCC) models on stand UJ28, a compact twin pan unit, model VCC112L, and a larger, single pan VCC211.The company will also have a selection of combi ovens on … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon update on Brexit and full year results
J D Wetherspoon plc earlier today announced full year results which are highlighted below.FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSBefore exceptional itemsLike-for-like sales + 6.8%Revenue £1,818.8m (2018: £1,693.8m) + 7.4%Profit before tax £102.5m (2018: £107.2m) - 4.5%Operating profit £131.9m (2018: £132.3m) - 0.3%Earnings per share (including shares held in trust) … [Read more...]
People Director appointed at Buzzworks Holdings to ready and nurture growth
Buzzworks Holdings the independent restaurant and bar operators, has today announced they have welcomed a new People Director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development.Lamond has joined the family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses on its continued growth strategy. … [Read more...]
New Cotswolds Designer Outlet plans for 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes
Plans have been released for Designer Outlet Cotswolds to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases featuring some 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes. Construction is due to start on site in autumn 2020 with the first phase expected to open towards the end of 2021.The designer village … [Read more...]
