By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Latest ONS Labour market overview August 2022. The latest Labour Force Survey estimates for April to June 2022 from the ONS show there was a small decrease in the employment rate, a small increase in the unemployment rate while the economic inactivity rate remained unchanged. UK Job vacancies have fallen for the first time in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2022
Woven by Adam Smith opening at Coworth Park this September
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Woven by Adam Smith opening at Coworth Park this September. Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park announces the opening of new restaurant: Woven by Adam Smith. Due to be unveiled on September 8th, 2022, the new restaurant will offer diners an unforgettable culinary … [Read more...]
What chefs really think of Afternoon Tea
What chefs really think of Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Week which occurs annually in August, celebrates the British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Dairy experts Lakeland Dairies have partnered with the leading chef organisation, the Craft Guild of Chefs to discover what chefs really think of Afternoon Tea. The findings reveal: 47% of chefs use long life cream to make … [Read more...]
The Absurdity of British Politics – What happened to politics for the ‘common good’?
By Professor Peter Jones MBE FCGI FIH FRACA: The Absurdity of British Politics - What happened to politics for the 'common good'? The current political pronouncements by the rival candidates to be the next prime minister of Great Britain, are being made, not on the basis of the strategic or short-term needs of the country, but on the rhetorical political … [Read more...]
Cottons announces new restaurant opening in Shoreditch
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Cottons announces new restaurant opening in Shoreditch. London’s longest-running Caribbean restaurant group Cottons has announced the opening of its new Shoreditch site on Hoxton Square. The restaurant, currently situated on Curtain Road, will relocate to its new location in early September. One of the largest … [Read more...]
Nadhim Zahawi called on to free up £750 Million in outstanding business rate rebates now
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Nadhim Zahawi called on to free up £750 Million in outstanding business rate rebates now. The number of outstanding business rates challenges continues to rise in England as firms wait on an estimated £750 million in tax rebates with experts today calling on the Chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, to immediately intervene to speed up … [Read more...]
Mixologist line-up for Love Drinks’ Mezcal Grand Final announced
Mixologist line-up for Love Drinks’ Mezcal Grand Final announced. Love Drinks’ summer mezcal competition for its award-winning Zignum and El Recuerdo brands has shifted up a gear with the ten finalists announced following the conclusion of three incredibly competitive semi-finals. Taking place in London, Edinburgh and Manchester on the 21st, 26th and 27th July … [Read more...]
Introducing a new BBC TV Series – The Hotel People
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Introducing a new BBC TV Series - The Hotel People. The Hotel People is a warm and invitational six-part observational series following the team at Northern Ireland’s largest family owned luxury hotel chain as they try to bounce back from some of the toughest times the hospitality industry has ever faced. After nearly … [Read more...]
Is your hotel digitally fit this summer?
By Chris Jones, Product Manager, Guestline: Is your hotel digitally fit this summer? We are now into what we hope is a positive summer season for the industry. Travellers are back on the road again, enjoying exceptionally hot days, and whilst this offers great opportunity, at the same time hotels are facing the ongoing challenge of staffing. For many operators the need … [Read more...]
Hustle? They don’t even need to try
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Hustle? They don’t even need to try. The team at The Side Hustle make excellent service and a top door drinking and dining experience seem effortless. For a belated World Tequila Day celebration, myself and the lovely Donna Thacker, Great Taste Awards judge, Seriously Good Food owner and all round very … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale announces partnership with Social Enterprise UK
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Wilson Vale announces partnership with Social Enterprise UK. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Joining forces with the UK’s membership body for social enterprises, Wilson Vale has announced its Social Enterprise UK partnership, confirming its goal to partner with businesses that put at least half of their … [Read more...]
Legacy at The Grand, York opening soon with focus on modern British cuisine
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Legacy at The Grand, York opening soon with focus on modern British cuisine. The Grand, York has announced the upcoming opening of their new fine dining restaurant, Legacy, with Head Chef Ahmed Abdalla. Abdalla will play a pivotal role in continuing to elevate the hotel’s focus on modern British cuisine with a refined … [Read more...]
Stapleford Ventures appoints RBH to manage new Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Stapleford Ventures appoints RBH to manage new Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield. RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed by Stapleford Ventures to operate the new Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield, due to open in Spring 2023. Located at the entrance to the Rotherham Advanced Manufacturing Park, which forms part of the … [Read more...]
Döner Shack opening on Baker Street
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Döner Shack opening on Baker Street. Döner Shack, the Berlin inspired street-food concept is opening what will be its London flagship site in late Autumn 2022, the first of four new openings planned for the capital over the next six months. Spread across two floors, the 3,000 sq ft site is located on Baker Street … [Read more...]
Matsudai Ramen at the Bank in Cardiff’s Grangetown now open
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Matsudai Ramen at the Bank in Cardiff’s Grangetown now open. Matsudai Ramen have opened their first bricks and mortar ramen restaurant, Matsudai Ramen at the Bank in Cardiff’s Grangetown, following a six-month refurbishment of the former NatWest bank site. Since starting out in late 2019, Matsudai Ramen’s … [Read more...]