By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Government ease al fresco dining licences. Hospitality operators including restaurants, cafes, and pubs will be able take advantage of the warm weather and keep serving customers al fresco, following steps taken by government. Temporary changes brought in during the Covid pandemic which made it easier for business to … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
The H&C News Golf Day, in Partnership with Meiko UK, Supporting Zest Quest Asia
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: The H&C News Golf Day, in Partnership with Meiko UK, Supporting Zest Quest Asia The H&C News Golf Day, in Partnership with Meiko UK took place in May at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, raising vital funds to support Zest Quest Asia. The full review of the day will be published soon, in advance of that an insight to the … [Read more...]
Santa Maria Launches Frozen Avocado Slices
Santa Maria Launches Frozen Avocado Slices Santa Maria has launched frozen avocado slices for foodservice, designed to give operators the ‘perfect avocado every time’. In response to growing consumer demand, this ready to use solution keeps food waste and prep time to a minimum. Slices are pre-prepared, packed in a transparent pouch and stored in the freezer meaning … [Read more...]
Final yodel on entrees for Stiegl Beer Cocktail competition
Final yodel on entrees for Stiegl Beer Cocktail competition Euroboozer has sent out a final yodel for entries for its annual Stiegl Beer Cocktail competition as an impressive line-up of judges for the grand final is announced. With the 31st July deadline fast approaching, bartenders from across the UK have just over a week to get their beer cocktail entries … [Read more...]
Public Evidence Session hears how travel chaos is due to government inaction on Brexit
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Public Evidence Session hears how travel chaos is due to government inaction on Brexit. Travel and hospitality are inextricably linked, tourists travel to the UK in search of hospitality. But as the summer season now approaches full swing, tourists continue to battle with travel to the UK severely disrupted. Most … [Read more...]
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz Tour Kicks Off At The Edinburgh Fringe
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz Tour Kicks Off At The Edinburgh Fringe The Thinking Drinkers - the UK’s leading drink educators and entertainers - are back with a huge UK tour kicking off at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on the 5th August 2022. Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the Underbelly Ermintrude for the 10th successive year before hitting theatres … [Read more...]
Asian flavours lead the way in Academy of Chocolate Awards
Asian flavours lead the way in Academy of Chocolate Awards The results of the first phase of the 2022 Academy of Chocolate Awards are in, with Asian flavours leading the way across the bean-to-bar and tree-to-bar categories. Taiwan was described as “a source of innovation”, representing a high proportion of awards in both plain and flavoured categories. Ping Tung-based Fu … [Read more...]
Birchalls bag innovation award for e-commerce platform
Birchalls bag innovation award for e-commerce platform Burnley based wholesaler, Birchall Foodservice, was crowned winner of the ‘Innovation’ award at this year’s prestigious Burnley Business Awards. The award, which is judged on digital innovation, technological robustness and creative originality, was awarded to Birchalls because of the success of their e-commerce … [Read more...]
IoH CEO joins global hospitality leaders at ICHRIE Conference, Washington
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: IoH CEO joins global hospitality leaders at ICHRIE Conference, Washington. Institute of Hospitality CEO, Robert Richardson FIH, will be part of a keynote session in the US capital, on 4 August 2022, at the Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE)’s 2022 Summer Conference at the … [Read more...]
EcoPure Waters Installs 30th Water Filtration System in Scotland
EcoPure Waters Installs 30th Water Filtration System in Scotland This month, eco-friendly water filtration company, EcoPure Waters, installed its 30th water filtration system in Scotland. EcoPure Waters now has 30 of its eco-friendly water filtration systems installed in various hotels, pubs, restaurants, and corporate settings across Scotland, serving over 9,000 litres … [Read more...]
Economic pressures on hospitality compounding
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Economic pressures on hospitality compounding. The Office for National Statistics today reported updated inflation figures that see another new peak of 9.4% for the year to June, driven primarily by higher food and fuel and food prices. Food and non-alcoholic drinks rose by 9.8%, the highest rise seen in the economy since March … [Read more...]
Avoid Costly Repair Bills With Planned Preventative Maintenance
Avoid Costly Repair Bills With Planned Preventative Maintenance You have probably heard of the old adage that prevention is better than cure in many walks of life but it is particularly appropriate in the case of air-conditioning systems and chiller cabinets. This is down to a number of different factors with both sorts of technology that mean they really ought to be … [Read more...]
The Gannet, sustainable fish and chips at Edinburgh Zoo
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: The Gannet, sustainable fish and chips at Edinburgh Zoo. A brand-new restaurant, The Gannet has opened at Edinburgh Zoo, celebrating the wildlife conservation charity’s first animal species. Offering a range of traditional Scottish fish and chip dishes, from Cullen skink to vegan haggis, Restaurant Associates’ new … [Read more...]
Tyneside hotel benefiting from post-pandemic home workers
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Tyneside hotel benefiting from post-pandemic home workers. A recently opened Tyneside hotel is proving to be just the business for post-pandemic home workers thanks to its out-of-town location. The Great North Hotel, at Gosforth, opened its doors to the public in May 2021, six months later than originally … [Read more...]
German Doner Kebab appoints Chief Marketing Officer
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: German Doner Kebab appoints Chief Marketing Officer. German Doner Kebab has appointed Dr Thorsk Westphal as Chief Marketing Officer amidst plans to open 106 new GDK restaurants globally during 2022. Thorsk has 20 years of experience in senior marketing roles at Yum! Restaurants International, Reckitt Benckiser and … [Read more...]