The Board of Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group, is pleased to confirm completion of the acquisition of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC (“Marston’s”). The nationwide portfolio is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail-agreement sites. First announced on November 4, 2019 the completion of the acquisition was greeted by Chris … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2019
Senior management promotions announced at Bartlett Mitchell
Bartlett Mitchell has made three significant promotions to support the company’s sustainable business growth. Angus Brydon and Antony Prentice have both been made divisional managing directors at the business, reporting to Francois Gautreaux, who has been promoted to the role of UK managing director. The promotions come amid a prolonged period of positive growth for BM as a … [Read more...]
World’s most prestigious chocolate awards are open for entries
The Academy of Chocolate annual awards have now opened for entries, seeking to identify and showcase the world’s most talented chocolate producers and their products. Chocolatiers and chocolate makers are able to enter multiple products across five key categories – bars, filled chocolates, drinking chocolate, chocolate spreads and brand awareness, giving them the opportunity … [Read more...]
Fri-Jado is highly commended in FCSI sustainable catering equipment award
Fri-Jado’s range of Custom Counters was highly commended in the FCSI (UK & Ireland) Sustainable Catering Equipment Award 2019. The presentation of the award was made at a gala dinner on 14 November, during the Catering Equipment Suppliers’ Association (CESA) Annual Conference held at the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel. Fri-Fado demonstrated that its Custom Counters … [Read more...]
Prairie Fire Kansas restaurant opening in West London’s White City
Next month, the American pit masters behind Prairie Fire are bringing their barbecue specialties to White City for the opening of their first bricks and mortar restaurant. Launched in 2013 by Kansas City native Michael Gratz, Prairie Fire celebrates Kansas City-style smoked meats, sauces and fixings. Specialists in the ancient art of smoking with wood, Prairie Fire got … [Read more...]
SSP Group report year end showing robust global growth
SSP Group, the operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced its financial results for the year ended 30 September 2019. Underlying operating profit of £221.1m: up 12.1% at constant currency, and 13.3% at actual exchange rates. Revenue of £2,794.6m: up 7.8% at constant currency, and 9.0% at actual exchange rates. Strong net … [Read more...]
Supercity Art House launched supporting homelessness
Supercity Aparthotels has announced the launch of the Supercity Art House. An initiative which will see the artwork of young, formerly homeless people, exhibited, and available for purchase, at selected Supercity sites in support of those affected by homelessness. With a longstanding commitment to combating homelessness, having supported Crisis for the past five years, … [Read more...]
NH Hotel Group sights growth in South America through new appointments
NH Hotel Group has announced its plans to accelerate its growth strategy, having reinforced its business development team and cemented a broad and solid proposition for owners and investors looking to grow alongside it. The company has announced the addition of two new members of its team, Carlos Ortega, the Group's Vice President of Global Growth, and Joanna Ayala, the new … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announce opening in Tel Aviv
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel and residential project in Tel Aviv, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2023. The Group will be the first luxury hospitality brand to enter the city of Tel Aviv. The property’s outstanding feature will be its unrivalled waterfront location overlooking one of the city’s pristine Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Brindisa to open in Borough Market Kitchen January 2020
This January, Brindisa will open Brindisa Kitchen at The Borough Market Kitchen. All dishes and drinks at their newest Borough Market home will guide visitors on a culinary journey in the footsteps of an ancient Spanish pilgrimage, ‘La Ruta de la Plata’. This Roman route was a highway for goods, troops, traders and travellers, and winds through Spain from white sandy shores of … [Read more...]
Whitbread’s thirteenth Bar + Block Steakhouse restaurant opening in Newcastle
Whitbread restaurant brand Bar + Block Steakhouse, is set to open a new restaurant in Newcastle in early December following the roll-out in Wimbledon, Belfast, Bristol, Winnersh and Sutton locations throughout 2019. The new Bar + Block Steakhouse will be open seven days a week and the 155-cover new restaurant opening will be the thirteenth site in the portfolio to date. … [Read more...]
SSP Group take over full operations of Red Rock’s F&B business at Australian airports
SSP Group, operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has entered into an agreement to acquire 14 food & beverage units from Australian hospitality company Red Rock. SSP will take over full operations of Red Rock’s F&B business at Perth Airport, marking its first entry into that location, and the majority of its F&B business at Melbourne … [Read more...]
Chucs Café Chelsea opens on Lower Sloane Street
Restaurant & Café Collection Chucs earlier this month opened Chucs Café Chelsea, on Lower Sloane Street. The new site marks Chucs’ third venture into casual dining, following the successful opening of its flagship café concept on South Kensington’s Old Brompton Road. The newest addition to the Restaurant & Café Collection is the sixth London location for the … [Read more...]
Greek restaurant group announces Tower Bridge opening
The UK group of authentic Greek restaurants, The Real Greek, is expanding its portfolio with the opening of a new flagship venue at Tower Bridge in early December. This is the second new opening of 2019, taking the number of sites in the group to 17. The Real Greek has continued to thrive in the current market, offering diners a contemporary Aegean experience, that allows … [Read more...]
Group Head Chef at Ramsay’s Maze Grill restaurants joins Butlers Wharf Chop House
D&D London’s Butlers Wharf Chop House has appointed Behzad Gotla as their new Head Chef. With over 10 years’ experience in top kitchens around the world, Behzad’s menus are British and traditional with strong links to British suppliers. Gotla joins the Butlers Wharf Chop House team with impressive kitchen credentials. Gotla entered restaurant industry at the Hyatt … [Read more...]
