Every year, millions of visitors flock to Munich for the largest festival in the world - the Oktoberfest. At the same time, this is a time of intense activity for the tent kitchens. A tour with Michael Lorenz, Application Advisor at Rational, gives us a look behind the scenes. Two days prior to Oktoberfest opening its doors at the Theresienwiese, as the traditional fair … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Plant-Based, Vegan and Vegetarian celebrity and social drivers
The influence of celebrity in 2019 is immense, especially when their social media accounts are applied to their businesses. Lewis Hamilton, the British five-time Formula One World Champion and strict follower of a plant-based diet, is also now in the plant-based hospitality business, and extremely influential on social media. Earlier this month Hamilton launched a … [Read more...]
Canadian coffee chain announces UK drive-through coffee shop expansion
Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has confirmed UK expansion plans with four new coffee shop restaurants opening before the end of 2019. The current estate of twenty-one restaurants, will see a further three drive-through and one high-street location open by the end of 2019. Drive-through restaurants will shortly make up over one fifth of the company’s locations and … [Read more...]
ME Hotel London appoints new Executive Chef
London, August 2019 - John Stawicki has been appointed Executive Chef for ME London Hotel, including renowned STK London, Radio Rooftop Bar, and hotel lobby bar, Marconi Lounge. Originally from Poland, Chef Stawicki has developed his skills throughout a diverse range of venues in London over the last twenty-four years including private members clubs, to renowned restaurants … [Read more...]
Greggs to build on vegan profits increasing product range across all stores
Following the huge success of its meat-free sausage roll in January this year, Greggs is now working on launching vegan versions of all of its best-selling products. Greggs’ meat-free sausage roll has been the biggest vegan food launch of 2019 to date and helped raise profits significantly. In March Greggs announced sales had topped £100m for the first time alongside a 15 … [Read more...]
Where the money is going, Plant-Based, Vegan and Vegetarian
Where the money is going, Plant-Based, Vegan and Vegetarian May 2019 heralded a watershed moment for plant-based investment with Beyond Meat's IPO. Prior to the offering Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse all competed aggressively to be appointed as lead underwriters on the deal, with BofA Merrill Lynch, Jefferies and William Blair doing similarly as … [Read more...]
From small family wine shop to global social media giant
Taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves requires seeing the opportunity and doing something with it. For many, social media is a quirky thing that some people and businesses do, others generate substantial revenue through it. Where social media is in its product lifecycle, and if there are still early adopter opportunities available in social … [Read more...]
Plant-Based, Vegan and Vegetarian, all now mainstream and all now saving the planet
Not so long ago words like vegetarian were used with a somewhat esoteric tone and seldom in a complimentary fashion, veggies were ‘sorta weirdos’. Not any more, plant-based, vegan and vegetarian are all now uber cool and are all now officially mainstream. Before we go any further with simply waxing lyrical about plant-based, vegan and vegetarian lets see what the money … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders launch ‘Challenge Your Perspective’
The Master Innholders has launched a new brand for its annual conference – the Hotel Leadership Conference 2020. Formerly known as the ‘General Managers’ Conference’, the new name marks the start of a new era for the leading industry event for senior hotel managers. Tickets are now on sale for the two-day event, which takes place 13-14 January 2020 at Hilton London Bankside … [Read more...]
Brother Marcus Spitalfields opening with modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine
The modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Brother Marcus will open their third and largest site in London’s Spitalfields Market this November. Founded by Alex Large, Arthur Campbell and Tasos Gaitanos, Brother Marcus’ menu features produce sourced from the UK and the Eastern Med. Set in modern industrial surroundings, Brother Marcus Spitalfields will be an all-day space … [Read more...]
Taiwanese night market chicken opening in Soho
Taiwanese night market chicken is on its way to Soho this November as Mr Ji founder, Samuel Haim, will open the doors to his new Soho restaurant. Haim founded sustainable seafood restaurants in Greenwich and Camden inspired by his visits to the bustling Taiwanese capital Taipei. Mr Ji will dish up crispy fried chicken dusted with flavourful powders, alongside booze-spiked … [Read more...]
SSP Group fourth quarter Pre Close Trading Update
SSP Group has today issued a Pre Close Trading Update for the fourth quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2019, covering the period from 1 July to 30 September 2019. SSP had a good fourth quarter and made further progress on its strategic initiatives. Total Group revenue is expected to increase by approximately 7.8% on a constant currency basis, comprising … [Read more...]
British Pie Patisserie opening in the heart of the London
Epic Pies are all set to bring a spin on British pies, tarts and pastries to the heart of the London opening their ‘British Patisserie’ on 14th October near St. Paul’s Cathedral. Epic Pies was founded in 2015 by mother and son duo Daniel and Roshnara Jobsz, who combined their passions to make pies and pastries to sell at markets and festivals throughout London. This is … [Read more...]
Portuguese ‘return from the sea’ cuisine opening in Covent Garden
Volta do Mar will open its doors this autumn bringing Portuguese cuisine to London’s Covent Garden. The new restaurant has been founded by husband and wife team Simon Mullins, formerly Co-Founder of the Salt Yard Group, and Isabel Almeida Da Silva. Volta do Mar loosely translates ‘return from the sea’ and will explore the regional cuisines of Portugal. The exploration will … [Read more...]
