By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Dorchester Collection announce new role of vice president, commercial. Dorchester Collection announces the promotion of Philip Morris to the position of vice president, commercial, effective immediately. Morris joined Dorchester Collection as corporate director of revenue management in 2013 where he was responsible for … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage. Valor Hospitality has launched a new Chef Development Academy to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career following a national skills shortage in the sector. Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have both had a significant impact on … [Read more...]
Aberdeen’s IX Restaurant reopening this week
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Aberdeen’s IX Restaurant reopening this week. IX Restaurant at The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen is reopening after a two year break following the pandemic. The restaurant is now set to open this coming Thursday 2 June. At the centre of the Restaurant is the theatre kitchen where diners can watch the Chester chefs at work … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointment at Oddfellows On The Park
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Head Chef appointment at Oddfellows On The Park. Oddfellows Hotels has announced Paul Cooney as Head Chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Cooney joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from The Townhouse in Manchester, where he held the reins for over 3 years. Cooney has worked and trained across … [Read more...]
Reckitt, maker of Dettol and Durex, appointed as an Official Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Reckitt, maker of Dettol and Durex, appointed as an Official Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Reckitt has been appointed as an Official Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with its market-leading Dettol brand serving as the Official Hygiene Partner, and its Durex brand the Official Intimate Wellness Provider. The Birmingham 2022 … [Read more...]
Which Menu, ready to assist restaurants welcome more customers nationwide
Which Menu, ready to assist restaurants welcome more customers nationwide As restaurants welcome more customers back through their doors, the Liverpool based food app, Which Menu, is ready to assist nationwide. The hospitality sector has taken a big hit in recent years with figures suggesting a decline of almost 50%. But, with restrictions lifted, this is a sector with … [Read more...]
First phase refurbishment completed at The Arden Hotel, on Waterside
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: First phase refurbishment completed at The Arden Hotel, on Waterside. A boutique hotel and restaurant in Stratford-upon-Avon has re-opened with a new look after undergoing the first phase of a refurbishment project. The reception and Brook Suite at The Arden Hotel, on Waterside, has been revamped, while The Club Bar – … [Read more...]
McDonald’s ‘Convenience of the Future’ restaurant opens in Larne
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: McDonald’s ‘Convenience of the Future’ restaurant opens in Larne. McDonald’s UK and I has unveiled its newest restaurant today in Larne, Co Antrim. The 80-seater restaurant, which will employ around 120 people, is among the first of McDonald’s ‘Convenience of the Future’ restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The … [Read more...]
Stiegl Radler and Beer Cocktail Season arrives as 530 Year Celebrations Ramp Up
Stiegl Radler and Beer Cocktail Season arrives as 530 Year Celebrations Ramp Up As the first official day of summer draws nearer, Austria’s famous Stiegl brewery has kicked off the summer Radler season in style with the launch of its annual beer cocktail campaign. Set up in 1492, Stiegl turns 530 years old this June so the brewery is challenging the UK’s best bartenders … [Read more...]
Rick Stein Sandbanks providing ‘invaluable support’ for hospitality trainees
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Rick Stein Sandbanks providing ‘invaluable support’ for hospitality trainees. Rick Stein Sandbanks has been praised for its ‘invaluable support’ after teaming up with The CRUMBS Project for a skill-sharing workshop on all things fish. Trainees and staff from the disability training charity visited Rick Stein Sandbanks for the … [Read more...]
Bartenders urged to enter the El Recuerdo & Zignum Mezal Competition to win a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico
Bartenders urged to enter the El Recuerdo & Zignum Mezal Competition to win a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico With the mezcal movement growing by the minute, Love Drinks has launched a special cocktail competition with two lucky mixologists being given the opportunity to visit the widely-acclaimed Zignum and El Recuerdo mezcal producers in Oaxaca, Mexico. The competition and … [Read more...]
Sourcing ingredients sustainably
By Katherine Price, Sustainability Editor, H&C News: Sourcing ingredients sustainably Where we source our ingredients from is an issue that has come into sharp focus in the last few years, not only due to the increasing awareness of the impact our food choices have on the environment, but with the industry seeing shortages as well as fluctuating prices. For … [Read more...]
Helping hospitality achieve net zero
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Cutting Carbon in the Commercial Kitchen. ‘Cutting Carbon in the Commercial Kitchen’ is a guide to help operators achieve their net zero targets. The report has been launched by Meiko UK working with foodservice intelligence specialist FOOTPRINT. “Waste is not inevitable and it can be managed,” says Paul Anderson, Managing … [Read more...]
BM partners with sustainable and ethical chocolate brand
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: BM partners with sustainable and ethical chocolate brand. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Workplace catering company BM has partnered with Islands Chocolate – as part of a move to continue to improve sustainability and traceability in its chocolate supply chain. The company will use Islands products across the … [Read more...]
Cost of Living Crisis forces 39% of people to cut spending on eating out
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Cost of Living Crisis forces 39% of people to cut spending on eating out. Polling by YouGov has shown eating out and takeaways are among the main areas people are being forced to cut back on due to the Cost of Living Crisis. YouGov polled 2,132 UK adults between 12-13 May 2022 amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The … [Read more...]
