By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Edgbaston Park Hotel welcomes Brian Turner as Host for The U Dine Awards. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Brian Turner CBE has been announced as the Awards Host for The U Dine Awards to be held on 16th June 2022 at Edgbaston Park Hotel, University of Birmingham. A joint initiative between Inside Foodservice and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Exclusive Ranges showcases new addition to Menu System portfolio at HRC
Exclusive Ranges showcases new addition to Menu System portfolio at HRC Exclusive Ranges will be showcasing Celsius Black at HRC, the newest generation of induction cookers to be introduced to the Menu System portfolio of innovative cooking solutions for the professional chef. Trevor Burke, Managing Director, Exclusive Ranges siad of the launch: “We’re already supplying … [Read more...]
Catering Engineer opportunity with Two Services
Catering Engineer opportunity with Two Services Two Servides are seeking an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to work within our Specialist Catering and Refrigeration Department. We are a family run business and have been established since 1986 and provide service and repair to the contract catering industry, FM sector, schools, colleges and universities across … [Read more...]
Woking welcomes new restaurant, cafe, and bar openings to town
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Woking welcomes new restaurant, cafe, and bar openings to town. Victoria Place in Woking, co-owned by Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group, has announced the signing of three new F&B operators. The trio comprises itsu, the Asian healthy fast food restaurant, GAIL’s, the artisanal bakery and café, and independent … [Read more...]
Will the UK hospitality industry ban sales of Russian vodka?
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Will the UK hospitality industry ban sales of Russian vodka? The war in Europe playing out in real time only 1,500 miles from the UK is somewhat surreal, only weeks ago it would have seemed inconceivable. But here we are watching the Russian military machine attempting to invade Ukraine. At such times it seems that we are … [Read more...]
Working in partnership with the police highlighted as the way forward for pubs
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Working in partnership with the police highlighted as the way forward for pubs. Leading members of the pub trade and the police have highlighted how working in partnership is the way forward for the pub sector as it recovers after the impact of the pandemic. This was the view of speakers at the National Pubwatch Conference, which … [Read more...]
New GM appointed to achieve five-star status for Balmoral Arms
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New GM appointed to achieve five-star status for Balmoral Arms. A new general manager has taken her place at the helm of one of Crerar Hotels’ highland properties, the Balmoral Arms. Seasoned hotelier Joanna Whysall joins from her most recent role as general manager at the Scottish hotel group’s Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, to take … [Read more...]
Ramco’s reuse service sees Catercall scale up green agenda
Ramco’s reuse service sees Catercall scale up green agenda Ramco, the circular economy specialist, has expanded its reuse initiative with foodservice equipment service provider Catercall Ltd, helping to breathe new life into surplus equipment and reduce waste. Catercall, a company who provides installation, maintenance, and repair services in commercial kitchens … [Read more...]
Bristol Hoteliers counting the cost of the road to recovery
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Bristol Hoteliers counting the cost of the road to recovery. Covid restrictions may have ended in England but hospitality businesses in Bristol say the road to recovery remains a long and challenging one. The Bristol Hoteliers Association says soaring costs and recruitment are their biggest threat as they seek to return to … [Read more...]
Business Minister looks to bring back imperial measurements post Brexit
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Business Minister looks to bring back imperial measurements post Brexit. Inflation is rampant, energy costs at record levels, interest rates rising, National Insurance going up in April, job vacancies in hospitality at record levels, and to top all that VAT is currently set to return to 20% on April 1st. So, amidst all … [Read more...]
#VATsENOUGH
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: #VATsENOUGH. As hospitality continues to reopen and rebuild, it now faces a cost of living crisis not seen in decades, inflation is rising fast causing consumers to cut spending and businesses to adapt accordingly. We spoke today with chef and restaurateur Paul Askew who has spent more than 40 years in hospitality. Askew owns … [Read more...]
Following storm damage, The O2 announces it is reopening tomorrow
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Following storm damage, The O2 announces it is reopening tomorrow. The O2 has announced today that following rigorous safety checks that have deemed the venue safe, secure and structurally sound, it will be reopening its doors to visitors on Friday 25 February – a week to the day since Storm Eunice damaged the iconic roof of the … [Read more...]
Final two teams now available at the inaugural Institute of Hospitality Golf Day
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Final two teams now available at the inaugural Institute of Hospitality Golf Day. Launched back in October 2021, the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day has seen 16 teams from across hospitality support the day, taking place at The Belfry Hotel & Resort on Thursday 19th May 2022. Robert Richardson, FIH, Chief Executive of the … [Read more...]
Job of the Week, Sommelier Claridge’s
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Job of the Week, Sommelier Claridge’s. Claridge’s are seeking an exceptional Sommelier to join the Foyer & Reading Room team. Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, … [Read more...]
Rare breed advocate appointed Head Chef at South Place Hotel
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Rare breed advocate appointed Head Chef at South Place Hotel. East London’s South Place Hotel has announced the appointment of its new Head Chef, Jake O’Riley. O’Riley will oversee the food offering at then hotel’s restaurant Chop House, cocktail bar, and all private and corporate events. An advocate for responsibly sourced … [Read more...]