By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: California sunshine in the heart of London’s West End. Despite spending some time in the glorious state of California and it being one of my favourite places on earth, I have never taken the opportunity to try Poke, so of course I jumped at the chance to attend the Coachella-themed VIP opening of the new Poke House in … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Three new artisan champagne producers toast hospitality
Three new artisan champagne producers toast hospitality The UK’s number one online retailer of artisan champagne is toasting the launch of three new producers, which are being released to the nation’s hospitality trade for the first time this summer. Sip Champagnes, which recently won The Drinks Business 'Specialist Online Retailer of the Year Award' for 2022, is the UK’s … [Read more...]
Dorset charity champions education on the food cycle from seed to plate
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Dorset charity champions education on the food cycle from seed to plate. Community members including local councillors, charity staff and trustees, funders, volunteers, and gardening enthusiasts gathered outside The CRUMBS Project training centre on a bright summers day to celebrate the achievements of all those involved in … [Read more...]
Students, graduates, teachers and industry partners celebrate the Edge Hotel School
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Students, graduates, teachers and industry partners celebrate the Edge Hotel School. Students, graduates, teachers and industry partners have celebrated the tenth anniversary of Edge Hotel School, the first hotel school of its kind in the UK. Since welcoming its first students in 2012, Edge Hotel School (EHS), which is … [Read more...]
Deep cleaning alongside regular maintenance of equipment is vital to commercial kitchens
Deep cleaning alongside regular maintenance of equipment is vital to commercial kitchens Deep cleaning your kitchen is vital, as is regular maintenance of your equipment. You’ll suffer fewer equipment breakdowns As your kitchen equipment is a big investment, protecting it from breakdowns and prolonging its life is important. By combining professional deep … [Read more...]
Maddox Tavern to launch in Mayfair 7 July
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Maddox Tavern to launch in Mayfair 7 July. Once the Cooling Lawrence & Sons gentlemen’s outfitters, who counted Winston Churchill as a regular customer, the impressive 19th century Grade II listed building in Maddox Street, Mayfair, was most recently Brown’s restaurant. Roger Payne of the Enhanced Hospitality group … [Read more...]
BeanMeals project to promote the power of beans in schools
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: BeanMeals project to promote the power of beans in schools. Food for Life began a new project this month with BeanMeals, a collaborative project grant funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) and led by Oxford University. Food for Life is a Soil Association programme that supports schools to get pupils eating … [Read more...]
The Savoy announces new Head Bartender for the American Bar
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Savoy announces new Head Bartender for the American Bar. The Savoy team has appointed Chelsie Bailey to the role of Head Bartender at the American Bar, joining on 19 July from London bar Happiness Forgets, where she is currently General Manager. Bailey began her career in the south west of England, … [Read more...]
Zinc opening in Sunderland’s Sheepfolds
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Zinc opening in Sunderland’s Sheepfolds. John and Kimberley Calton, who run Newcastle’s Route, have announced plans to open a new restaurant called Zinc. Set within a custom building at Sunderland’s Sheepfolds, Zinc will be heavily produce-driven with an emphasis on seasonal food, sourced locally wherever … [Read more...]
Pedalling for Pubs powers £274,000 for leading hospitality charities
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Pedalling for Pubs powers £274,000 for leading hospitality charities. Pedalling for Pubs has announced raising an incredible £274,000 for the Licenced Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away. Created in recognition and support of disadvantaged people from around the pub, brewery and wider hospitality sectors, Pedalling for … [Read more...]
A decade of pioneering hospitality education
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: A decade of pioneering hospitality education. Edge Hotel School and Wivenhoe House Hotel are celebrating the 10-year anniversary as one of the UK’s leading vocational university degrees, pioneering future generations of esteemed hoteliers, hospitality and event managers. The hotel school has graduated just under 300 … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com now officially an annual event
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com now officially an annual event. The inaugural Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com was a huge success in many ways, most importantly raising £5,225 for the IoH Youth Council. Reflecting on the day Robert Richardson, FIH, CEO of … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com raises £5,225 for Youth Council
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com raises £5,225 for Youth Council. The inaugural Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in partnership with Caterer.com was a huge success in many ways, most importantly raising £5,225 for the IoH Youth Council. Held last month at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, … [Read more...]
The Grove announces multiple senior management promotions and new hires
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: The Grove announces multiple senior management promotions and new hires. The Grove has announced a range of promotions to its Senior Leadership Team. Joanna Barnett to Hotel Manager, Anna Darnell to Resort Director, Andy Watson to Financial Controller, and Danielle Michaels to HR director. Barnett and Darnell’s … [Read more...]
Catering to an After-COVID Workforce: Two Changes, One Goal
Catering to an After-COVID Workforce: Two Changes, One Goal In the last quarter of 2021, the quit rate for the food service and catering industry hit a record 6.8%. The cause for alarm was not just the numbers, but the timing. While more jobs were opening, more employees were leaving. Jobs had recovered, and working conditions had been deemed safe enough for a return to … [Read more...]