The Leytonstone Tavern has been granted a late license Fridays and Saturdays. Now able to open until 1.30am, combined with the introduction of a new Head Chef and catering menus, the pub is able to meet local demand and fulfil its event offering. New Head Chef, Jamie Teak, bought on at the start of the year, is upping the ante on the weekly menu and bringing his expertise … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
First luxury hotel in Europe to install 5G continuing centuries of tradition as innovators
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has long been recognised as an innovator in the hotel industry, in fact since the 19th century. When in 1879, Johannes Badrutt implemented the first electric light in Switzerland, illuminating the restaurant of his hotel. Continuing this pioneering spirit, Badrutt’s Palace has this month become the first luxury hotel in Europe to install 5G, in … [Read more...]
In 2020 sustainability and veganism will become a moral responsibility for hospitality and catering
The two trends that will shape hospitality and catering in 2020 for us more than any and all others are sustainability and veganism. They are clearly linked to each other, but more than that we see them both as much more than trends, and the impact from people adopting and adapting to both will be far bigger than most forecasts. Our reasoning is that the change in 2020 will … [Read more...]
En Route International appoints new head of food
En Route International, a leading global provider of onboard food service solutions, has named Gwendal Hamon as its new head of food - further cementing the company’s commitment to culinary innovation. Leading the global New Product Development team, Hamon will be responsible for all food innovation within the business, focussing on the company’s main product categories – … [Read more...]
PPHE Hotel Group announce new executive roles
PPHE Hotel Group has today announced Greg Hegarty’s promotion to Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer and Inbar Zilberman’s promotion to Chief Corporate & Legal Officer. Hegarty remains Chief Operating Officer and within this remit will continue to oversee the Company’s operations. Hegarty has been instrumental in successfully delivering … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill announced
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill has announced the appointment of their new Executive Chef, Roger Olsson. Originally from Sweden, Olsson’s extensive hospitality career spans nearly 22 years with his culinary exploits taking him to a number of luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants in London. Olsson has held positions at The Ritz London, The Dorchester and The … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon Q2 business update announced today, sales up
J D Wetherspoon has today announced its Q2 business update with interim results for the six months ending 26 January 2020 expected to be announced on 20 March 2020. Current trading For the first 12 weeks of the second quarter (to 19 January 2020), like-for-like sales increased by 4.7% and total sales by 4.2%. In the year to date (25 weeks to 19 January 2020), … [Read more...]
SSP announce details of latest acquisition in Germany
SSP Group has this morning announced its plan to acquire the Station Food GmbH travel catering business from DB Station&Service AG, a subsidiary of Germany’s national railway company Deutsche Bahn AG (DB). Under the deal, SSP will take over full operations of Station Food. The transaction is still subject to approval by the relevant authorities. The acquisition of … [Read more...]
SSP announce robust numbers first quarter and a new acquisition
SSP has earlier today released its Trading Update for the first quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2020, covering the period from 1 October to 31 December 2019. The reported shows a good start to the new financial year with progress on its strategic initiatives and unchanged profit expectations for the full year. Total group revenue in the first quarter … [Read more...]
Apex Hotels reports increased turnover and profit driven by higher revenue per available room
Apex Hotels has reported a 9.5% increase in turnover, from £68.9m to £75.4m, and a 51% increase in pre-tax profit to £11.7m. The key driver being revenue per available room, which also increased year on year by 2.4%. Apex’s Temple Court, London, City of London and Waterloo Place, Edinburgh hotels saw a total investment of £9m in the year to 2019 – bringing the cumulative … [Read more...]
The R&A announce their catering partner for the 149th Open at Royal St George’s
The R&A have appointed Absolute Taste as catering partner for the iconic 149th Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club this July. Absolute Taste will deliver the event menus, utilising local, seasonal ingredients with the aim of creating a truly memorable food and beverage offering, placing The Open at the forefront of the sports hospitality sector. Known as “The One”, The … [Read more...]
TWO Services offers a discount to new deep clean customers
There will be limits to the level of deep cleaning that can be done by your own kitchen staff, so a professional deep clean should be done every six months at least. This ensures that heavy and hard to reach equipment, such as - ovens, refrigeration and ductwork can be cleaned properly. TWO Services are currently offering new customers 10% off of their first kitchen clean. … [Read more...]
Splitting the restaurant bill, it was always awkward but can now be oh so easy
The delicate issue of splitting a restaurant bill is something we’ve all experienced, but the awkwardness isn’t just about money. There’s something very un-British about discussing anything finance-related. And while most of the time we can keep our financial (and food) foibles private, this is one instance where it’s all laid bare. When payment gets too personal By … [Read more...]
Central Hall Westminster selects new caterer for five year £15M contract
Green & Fortune has been awarded a £15m contract as the exclusive operator of all hospitality and retail catering services at Central Hall Westminster, central London’s largest conference venue. The five year agreement commences on 1st March 2020 and includes catering for all corporate events in the venue’s 25 spaces, its concert programme and the 150 seat café within the … [Read more...]
Swiss Hospitality looks forward to Davos 2020
Davos 2020 starts tomorrow and once again the ‘great and good’ will gather for the 50th World Economic Forum. Leading business people, politicians and journalists convene each year to discuss current global issues, placing a particular focus on aspects relating to economic, trade and social policy. The 2020 agenda headline will be sustainability and climate change, but the … [Read more...]