By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Alyn Williams appointed Executive Chef at Park Row. Alyn Williams has joined Park Row as Executive Chef joining the kitchen team alongside Karl O’Dell, Executive Chef of The Monarch Theatre, a 20-seat immersive dining experience set within Park Row. Williams’ restaurant at The Westbury Hotel in Mayfair was awarded a … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
SSP issue Pre-Close Trading Update for Q4
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: SSP issue Pre-Close Trading Update for Q4. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services SSP Group has issued a Pre-Close Trading Update for the fourth quarter of its financial year, covering the period from 1 July to 30 September 2022. It is detailed below in full. We have had a strong fourth quarter, with revenues expected … [Read more...]
AA Hospitality Award winners 2022 announced
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: AA Hospitality Award winners 2022 announced. Returning with an in-person ceremony for the first time in three years, and hosted by TV presenter Gabby Logan, the awards honoured the best hospitality establishments in the UK across twenty-six categories, including AA Restaurant of the Year, AA Hotel of the Year, … [Read more...]
Casual Dining, lunch! and Commercial Kitchen make successful return to ExCeL
Casual Dining, lunch! and Commercial Kitchen make successful return to ExCeL The UK’s hospitality and foodservice industry gathered at ExCeL London last week for the return of Casual Dining – the definitive trade show for the restaurant, pub and bar sector; Commercial Kitchen – the event for executive chefs and decision makers from professional kitchens, and lunch! – the … [Read more...]
All-day Mexican inspired restaurant and agave bar opens in Euston Square
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: All-day Mexican inspired restaurant and agave bar opens in Euston Square. Restaurant News is Sponsored by Santa Maria Foodservice UK Restaurant and agave bar MXO has opened in London’s Euston Square - offering an all-day, Mexican-inspired menu. Located next to Euston Square Station, formerly home to VQ, the venue offers … [Read more...]
Tough budget for all in hospitality, particularly those within the Red Wall
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Tough budget for all in hospitality, particularly those within the Red Wall. Last Friday’s budget was the first instalment of Trussenomics, delivered by the new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. It did nothing for the hospitality industry, as despite calls from many in hospitality for VAT and business rates to be addressed, they were … [Read more...]
Julia Sibley announces departure as CEO of The Savoy Educational Trust
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Julia Sibley announces departure as CEO of The Savoy Educational Trust. The Savoy Educational Trust has started the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive after Julia Sibley MBE announced her intention to leave the role at the end of the year. As a champion and leader of the Trust for almost 25 years, Sibley has … [Read more...]
New Head of Food appointed to underpin growth at Mollie’s
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Head of Food appointed to underpin growth at Mollie’s. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK American motel-diner Mollie’s has appointed Kate Brooke-Green as Head of Food to underpin the groups expansion plans to roll-out in locations in the UK. Having worked in food development for upwards of 11 years, … [Read more...]
Chester Racecourse’s Restaurant 1539 appoints new GM
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Chester Racecourse's Restaurant 1539 appoints new GM Restaurant News is Sponsored by Santa Maria Foodservice UK Following the recent transformation of restaurant 1539’s interiors, the award-winning restaurant at Chester Racecourse has appointed Andrew Culshaw as GM to lead the team forward. In his new role, … [Read more...]
Leadership academy launches to help combat skills shortage in hospitality
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Leadership academy launches to help combat skills shortage in hospitality. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK A boutique hotel group in the UK has launched a new leadership academy to help combat a national skills shortage in the hospitality sector and provide people with clear pathways to job … [Read more...]
Chris Basten highlights the benefits of entering the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023
Chris Basten highlights the benefits of entering the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 With the hospitality industry crying out for more skilled chefs due to huge shortages, Lead Judge Chris Basten is urging students to enter the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 to truly test themselves and ensure they have the skills and experience to fit seamlessly into … [Read more...]
Need for apprenticeships greater than ever: please discuss…
Need for apprenticeships greater than ever: please discuss… Ahead of Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2022 taking place between 3rd and 9th October 2022, we are delighted to announce the 2022 H&C News Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable, in Partnership with Umbrella Training. Never in the history of our hospitality industry has the need for apprenticeships been … [Read more...]
Stonegate launch programme to develop Future Leaders
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Stonegate launch programme to develop Future Leaders. Stonegate Group has launched a new development programme across its management team named ‘Future Leaders’, inspiring a new generation of leaders from within its organisation. The programme sees delegates, from across the Company, work their way through a … [Read more...]
Döner Shack to launch Scottish flagship restaurant in Glasgow
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Döner Shack to launch Scottish flagship restaurant in Glasgow. Restaurant News is Sponsored by Santa Maria Foodservice UK The Berlin street-food brand, Döner Shack, will officially open its fourth restaurant in Glasgow on Saturday, 1st October 2022. The launch in Silverburn shopping centre is the brand’s latest … [Read more...]
Food Standards Scotland warns of major risks from food safety law reform
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Food Standards Scotland warns of major risks from food safety law reform. Food Standards Scotland is warning of major risks and impacts to Scottish consumers in relation to food safety and standards if the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill is progressed in its current form. When announced in January 2022, the … [Read more...]