Country Range, the innovative foodservice brand and lead sponsors of the prestigious Student Chef Challenge, has enhanced its colourful Christmas catalogue with the launch of a five-strong range of dreamy desserts, which includes gluten free and vegan options to help operators meet the demand from customers for free-from options, and a convenient aerosol cream. The luxurious … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2019
Edwardian Hotels London and Radisson Hotel Group announce Manchester relaunch
Edwardian Hotels London and Radisson Hotel Group have announced that following a multi-million-pound renovation, their Manchester property is relaunching as The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel. The hotel is the third in the UK to join Radisson Collection, a unique compilation of Radisson Hotel Group’s premium lifestyle properties, set in prestigious … [Read more...]
From hostess to General Manager, Elena Baccini’s rise at Nobu London
Nobu London has promoted Elena Baccini to General Manager to lead on all operations including financial business performance, events, staff development and reservations. Elena’s career at Nobu London began in 1999 where she joined as a hostess and was quickly promoted to Events Manager, before moving to Milan and Paris to open further Nobu restaurants. After working with … [Read more...]
New flagship hotel to be built in Leeds by Hammerson
Hammerson, which owns and manages Victoria Leeds, has submitted plans for a new 205-bed hotel adjacent to its iconic retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate. The plans will see the site, which is currently a temporary car park, redeveloped to provide a new flagship hotel. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson’s City Quarters concept, which will create vibrant … [Read more...]
Björn Frantzén appointed Honorary President of Judges as Roux Scholarship 2020 launched today
As the Roux Family launch the Roux Scholarship 2020, they are delighted to announce that Sweden’s first three-star Michelin chef Björn Frantzén joins the competition as Honorary President of Judges. Chef Frantzén has held three Michelin stars since 2018 and will be hosting last Roux Scholarship 2019 winner Spencer Metzger for his three-month stage from January. Frantzén, one … [Read more...]
North Bar sell traditional English gastro pub to focus on wet led business
North Bar have announced that they have agreed the sale of The Cross Keys, a traditional English gastro pub dating back to 1802, to the new independent Water Lane Pub Company. The growth of North Brewing Co has lead directors John Gyngell and Christian Townsley to take the decision to focus on their brewery and wet led sites. All staff from The Cross Keys will be guaranteed … [Read more...]
Reuben Brothers confirm Central Bank of Italy site acquisition for Corinthia Hotels partnership
The Reuben Brothers have acquired the former seat of the Central Bank of Italy on Parliament Square Rome and entered into contractual arrangements with Corinthia Hotels, the five-star hotel portfolio, to develop, lease and operate it as an ultra-luxury hotel. Plans are in hand for the conversion of the 7,500 m2 property into a luxury destination, featuring, in addition to … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to open in 2020
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced this week that it will manage and rebrand an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The property is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020. The iconic Hotel Palace Luzern first opened in 1906 and is located in the heart of the city, on the shores of … [Read more...]
19th century pub looks to 21st century Crowdfunding to reopen
Built in 1813, The Cat and Fiddle is an iconic pub between Cheshire and Buxton situated in an extremely remote location, but none the less favoured by walkers and cyclists. Trading was always been a struggle in the winter months, and as a consequence in 2015, the landlord locked the doors for what seemed to be the very last time. Following months of careful planning, local … [Read more...]
Global use of single-use plastics to be eliminated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has pledged to eliminate globally all single-use plastic, across its entire portfolio of luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021. The hospitality industry has already made great strides towards the removal of plastic straws and single-use drinking bottles, Mandarin Oriental is set to play its part in the luxury hotel segment. The hotel brand has … [Read more...]
The Greyhound Pub and Restaurant to launch in Beaconsfield
The Greyhound, a new pub and restaurant serving modern British cuisine, will be opening in Beaconsfield - headed up by two former Gordon Ramsay front-of-house staff. Owners Daniel Crump and Margriet Vandezande-Crump, will open the doors to the pub and restaurant in early December, aiming to offer guests a place they can enjoy fine food, as well a pint or a glass wine. The … [Read more...]
Neil Rankin opening new plant-based restaurant in East London
Chef Neil Rankin will launch his plant-based restaurant Simplicity Burger in London’s Brick Lane on 1st November 2019. In Rankin’s previous restaurants such as Smokehouse, temper and Pitt Cue, meat played a pivotal role Simplicity Burger will adopt the same meticulous approach to the provenance and preparation of ingredients to serve outstanding plant-based burgers in East … [Read more...]
Growing UK restaurant portfolio opening next month in Liverpool
Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone earlier this week announced he is opening his dining concept 'Six by Nico' to Liverpool. After launching the first of his restaurants in England earlier this year in Manchester, 'Six by Nico Liverpool' will be the sixth addition to the growing restaurant portfolio in England, Scotland and Ireland. Pioneering a revolving culinary hub, … [Read more...]
New zero-waste restaurant opening in London
Silo, a zero-waste restaurant by award-winning chef Douglas McMaster, will join CRATE Brewery, in their Hackney Wick home, The White Building. A zero-waste pioneer, Douglas’ zero-waste policy will operate throughout the whole restaurant and its supply chains. Silo will open with a continually changing menu of ten to fifteen dishes for diners to choose from, such as grilled … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White’s New York Italian opening signals further growth in Abu Dhabi
Black and White Hospitality have opened a second restaurant in Abu Dhabi in the five-star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel, the new restaurant is a Marco’s New York Italian. The opening follows a deal between RMAL Hospitality and Marco Pierre White’s UK business partner Nick Taplin who formed Black and White International and now promote Pierre White’s franchised restaurants in the … [Read more...]