A Whitehall document leaked to national newspapers is warning local government officials and directors of public health to prepare for a return to the imposition of controversial ‘Plan B’ coronavirus measures. In an email sent late last week by the UK Health Security Agency, local authority Chief Executives and council leaders were asked if they would support the roll out of … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
Meals & More charity supports 750,000 holiday hunger meals in 2021
Meals & More, the charity set up by foodservice wholesaler Brakes, to tackle holiday hunger, has seen an explosion in demand as families across the UK have been impacted by the effects of the COVID pandemic. In 2021, the charity provided its highest-ever number of meals to vulnerable children and their families, with around 750,000 meals provided. Normally, Meals & … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s Tobun named as one of UK’s top black Britons
Tevin Tobun, CEO and founder of GV Group has been named alongside Jacky Wright of Microsoft, Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, Netflix's Anne Mensah, Hollywood star Daniel Kaluuya and Bafta winner Michaela Coel in the Powerlist 2022. The list, which is an annual collection of the UK’s most powerful people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage – … [Read more...]
Protecting mobile payments across hospitality
Mobile Payment Device Usage in Hospitality Soars – But How Best to Protect Your Investment? The benefits of mobile pay-at-table solutions are abundant, for both businesses and consumers. However, without adequate protection, mobile payment devices could fail to produce such benefits and could instead result in lost potential revenue. In bustling Hospitality settings, it is … [Read more...]
Organisational hierarchy being flipped on its head by Greene King executive board
Greene King is championing diversity and inclusion through various programmes including the novel Reverse Mentoring approach, where team members from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds mentor the executive leaders. This action follows on from Greene King’s 2020 pledge to become a truly anti-racist and inclusive company with equal opportunities for all. Everyone on … [Read more...]
The Great Chefs Dinner returns to The Langham, London hosted by Michel Roux Jr
The Great Chefs Dinner in aid of DEBRA UK, will return to London on Monday 1 November 2021 at The Langham, London. The sumptuous dining experience, now in its sixth year, will take place in the hotel’s Roux at the Landau restaurant. Michel Roux Jr will be joined by six stellar chefs, each of whom will prepare a finely tuned course for the event. The chefs include Chris King, … [Read more...]
Plum & Almond Slice, one of four new seductive treats for foodservice this autumn
Trusted foodservice brand Country Range is helping caterers supersize their sweet offerings after adding to its growing catalogue of divine desserts with the addition of four new seductive treats for autumn. The new range includes Plum & Almond Slice – Plum compote on sweet pastry baked with almond sponge and finished with plums and flaked almonds. Beautiful with a brew or … [Read more...]
Warewashing using the most sustainable formulations possible
Meiko's own range of warewashing chemicals help hospitality providers work more sustainably, supported by Meiko training. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson emphasised Meiko's focus on sustainability saying: "The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko to provide our customers with the sparkling warewashing results they expect, using the most sustainable formulations … [Read more...]
The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in association with Caterer.com, backed by Two Services
The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in association with Caterer.com launched earlier this week, met with immediate widespread industry support, saw momentum build, and we are delighted to report momentum is increasing. Two Services have now joined others in hospitality confirming they will be playing their part in the launch event helping raise awareness of and funds for … [Read more...]
Fred Sirieix unveils UK education’s dilemma in culinary learning
How many catering colleges in the UK have a training restaurant attached for students to practice cooking and the art of service? A good question asked on twitter by Fred Sirieix, and as he tagged us on the question, we got to see the answers, all 213 of them to date. The answers point to a dilemma, an imbalance between the incredible passion and enthusiasm for training … [Read more...]
Chris Moore appointed MD of Compass Group Academy
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK&I has announced the launch of the Compass Group Academy, a multi-million pound investment designed to develop much needed skills in the hospitality industry with a focus on supporting young people from disadvantaged areas build careers in the sector. Combining outreach and learning with Compass’ industry-wide … [Read more...]
Niall Keating working on LUNAR opening in Staffordshire
The Great British Experience Company has announced that, in partnership with Staffordshire-born chef Niall Keating, they will be opening a new restaurant - Lunar - at the home of Wedgwood in Barlaston, near Stoke-on-Trent, on 25 November 2021. The concept at Lunar is a modern dining experience that is centred around great food, but it will also reflect the rich history … [Read more...]
Annual Independent Hotel Day celebrated at Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group has kicked off its annual celebration of Independent Hotel Day by declaring the winners of its 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. The ultra-luxurious Atelier Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico, was named the overall global winner, as well as the winner of the North American category, and other top regional accolades went to The Fullerton Hotel … [Read more...]
Food Story Media, Michelin star story telling
A chef who has worked at some of the world’s most renowned restaurants with a combined total of 24 Michelin stars has stepped out from behind the stoves to change the way people see the hospitality industry. Nathan Snoddon launched London-based Food Story Media in 2018 helping top restaurants to develop inspiring brands through storytelling, using social media, photography, … [Read more...]
Bankbrokers join The Institute of Hospitality at The Belfry
The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in association with Caterer.com launched earlier this week met with immediate and enthusiastic industry support. Patronage now continues to grow as momentum builds. Bankbrokers are the latest to step forward confirming they will be central to the event helping raise funds for the IoH Youth Council. Bankbrokers CEO, UK & … [Read more...]