By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: New GM appointed at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Coventry. Raj Balsaraf has been appointed as Genaral Manager at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Coventry, the 121-bedroom hotel on-site at Coventry Building Society Arena. Balsaraf has more than 16 years’ experience working in the hotel and leisure industry and has worked for … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Roadchef recognised for setting standards in the workplace
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Roadchef recognised for setting standards in the workplace. Roadchef has been voted as one of the top best big companies to work for in the UK in the 2022 Best Companies awards. The organisation was placed seventh on the overall national list, making it the only one of the big three MSA operators with Best Companies … [Read more...]
London Hilton on Park Lane appoints Director of Food and Beverage
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: London Hilton on Park Lane appoints Director of Food and Beverage. Steven Gilbert has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Gilbert’s experience spans extensive food & beverage roles within the independent and branded hospitality sector. Previously Gilbert held the position of … [Read more...]
Government’s post-Brexit trade deals reducing farm to fork hospitality
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Government’s post-Brexit trade deals reducing farm to fork hospitality. This week will see Birmingham host the 2022 National Farmers’ Union Conference addressing a blueprint for the future of British farming. The event has not taken place for two years due to the pandemic and central to the agenda will be the ongoing … [Read more...]
Market Halls Canary Wharf opening with focus on community
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Market Halls Canary Wharf opening with focus on community. Market Halls has announced the launch of a brand-new food market in Canary Wharf, opening late March. The venue will become Market Halls’ third London site, and feature a line-up of exciting creative kitchens and bars and a programme of community-led events. The line-up … [Read more...]
Coworth Park brunch sees an end to paper receipts in hospitality
Almost every element of hospitality is facilitated through digital transactions, yet receipts are still printed and handed to customers. This laborious process not only costs your hospitality business money, it also reduces your sustainability credentials as receipts cannot be recycled, and go to waste. Waste reduction is a priority for consumers, your customers. The Deloitte … [Read more...]
Carringtons Catering report event bookings through to 2025
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Carringtons Catering report event bookings through to 2025. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Carringtons Catering is welcoming the return of events with dates now booked through to 2025. Hitting record numbers in their 40-year history, the team look set to cater for up to 15 events a week during the next 12 … [Read more...]
RBH appoints new Operations Director
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: RBH appoints new Operations Director. RBH Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Rob Ledson as Operations Director to support its hotel portfolio. Ledson joins RBH from his position as Chief Operating Officer at Legacy Hotels following a prior 10-year tenure at RBH heading up the sales team. This, … [Read more...]
The Grand, York announces newly appointed Hotel Manager
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: The Grand, York announces newly appointed Hotel Manager. Chris Cooper joins luxury hotel The Grand, York as the newly appointed Hotel Manager. Cooper is an accomplished hospitality professional with over ten years’ experience in the industry, managing hotels in the four and five red star markets. Prior to joining The Grand, … [Read more...]
Star aiming to double managed operator pubs in Scotland
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Star aiming to double managed operator pubs in Scotland. Star Pubs & Bars is to double the size of its Scottish managed operator Just Add Talent estate. The company currently has six JAT pubs in Scotland. Subject to recruiting new operators, it will create a further seven managed operator pubs during 2022. JAT is a low risk, … [Read more...]
Stellar Line Up for Skills for Chefs Conference
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Stellar Line Up for Skills for Chefs Conference. The 23rd Skills for Chefs Conference takes place on 29 & 30 June and after a two year break the stellar line up is now revealed. The opening event on Wednesday 29 June is “An Audience with Paul Ainsworth” followed by dinner. David McKown , Director of the industry … [Read more...]
McDonald’s delivering to your home via metaverse soon
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: McDonald’s plan to create metaverse restaurants that deliver to your home. McDonald’s having been at the forefront of all things digital for many years, is now looking to create metaverse restaurants that deliver to your home. The fast-food giant filed 10 trademark applications only weeks ago related to entering the … [Read more...]
Hospitality Metaverse: NFT’s explained…
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Hospitality Metaverse: NFT’s explained… If like me, all things metaverse have grabbed your attention, maybe also like me unravelling exactly what the metaverse is, how it works, and what potential it offers the hospitality and catering industry intrigues you. It is certainly complex, and it is also certain to become a significant … [Read more...]
Adam Handling: “NFT’s – it’s a bit of crazy game, isn’t it…
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Adam Handling: “NFT's - it's a bit of crazy game, isn’t it...”. During the week I penned an article - Hospitality Metaverse: Could virtual hospitality really be a thing? – and it provoked quite a reaction, especially on social media. The article hopefully, served as a brief intro to The Hospitality Metaverse and cited one early … [Read more...]
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala re-invent Cafe Spice Namaste´ in the Docklands, now open for business
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala re-invent Cafe Spice Namaste´ in the Docklands, now open for business. Exactly one year ago this month, Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala began the painful process of emptying the old Victorian magistrate’s court in East London that had served as the home of Café Spice Namaste´, their acclaimed Indian … [Read more...]
