By Angela Green: Kitchen Porters end 2023 on a high. The recently launched Kitchen Porters Club, Kitchen Porter of the Month has ended 2023 with a record number of winners. Since launch the nominations have grown, in numbers, and in reach, seeing restaurants, caterers, hotels, pubs, schools, colleges, care homes, sports clubs and many others get involved. The … [Read more...]
Archives for 2023
Gino D’Acampo announces his new Manchester restaurant opening 2024
By Angela Green: Gino D’Acampo announces his new Manchester restaurant opening 2024. Gino D’Acampo has announced he is to open a new restaurant and bar in the heart of Manchester, Gino D’Acampo, Manchester. The new premium Italian restaurant and bar will open at the INNSiDE by Melia Manchester hotel in February, to follow an extensive £800k refurbishment of the First … [Read more...]
Preferred Travel Group Announces 2023 I Prefer Members’ Choice Award Winners
By Angela Green: Preferred Travel Group Announces 2023 I Prefer Members' Choice Award Winners. Preferred Travel Group, the family-owned company that operates hotel brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide, announced the winners of the sixth annual I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. This year, 40 hotels … [Read more...]
Quite a 2023 at 30 Euston Square
By Angela Green: Quite a 2023 at 30 Euston Square. 30 Euston Square, the award-winning conference, meetings, and events venue, announces it is up 17.3% in revenue after an exceptional year in event bookings across the venue. Since the start of 2023, 30 Euston Square has hosted 1,056 events with 43,000 guests, seeing a booking increase of 13% in comparison to last year. … [Read more...]
The H&C News Top 20 Articles 2023
The H&C News Top 20 Articles 2023 We are delighted to feature the twenty most read articles in 2023. The metrics of analysis are from Google Analytics and are derived from the number of readers x the average reading time. It seems acronyms ruled reading priorities in 2023 seeing AI, ESG, and KP take most of the honours. KPs enjoy hospitality family camaraderie … [Read more...]
Twixmas, a time for self-examination within your hospitality business
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Twixmas, a time for self-examination within your hospitality business. In the ever evolving landscape of hospitality and catering, success hinges on the ability to adapt, innovate, and consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences. In this pursuit, one critical aspect that often gets overlooked is the significance of self-examination … [Read more...]
Wishing everyone, a very Happy Christmas
Peter Hinchcliffe, co-founder of the Alexander Hotel Collection, has passed away
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Peter Hinchcliffe, co-founder of the Alexander Hotel Collection, has passed away. We received the notice below earlier and publish as received for our readership to note. We would like to pass on our best wishes to Peter Hinchcliffe’s wife Deborah, his family and friends. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Hinchcliffe, … [Read more...]
Hotels align sustainable shift from on-premises laundries with consumer demand
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Hotels align sustainable shift from on-premises laundries with consumer demand. Modern laundries offer sustainable solutions for hotels by implementing technologies and practices that reduce both water and energy consumption. The shift from on-premises laundries (OPLs) to commercial laundries is a pivotal step in this direction. Commercial … [Read more...]
Inflation down further that predicted
By Angela Green: Inflation down further that predicted. The Office for National Statistics earlier today released the latest inflation rate, measured by the consumer prices index, showing a fall in November to 3.9% from 4.6% in October, surprising analysts that had been a rate closer to 4.5%. Inflation fell by 0.2% between October and November compared with a monthly rise … [Read more...]
Fans approve AI powered pies and pints at Brighton & Hove Albion
By Angela Green: Fans approve AI powered pies and pints at Brighton & Hove Albion. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo Live! the venue partner of Brighton & Hove Albion since 2013, has made a significant investment at the American Express Stadium, to further enhance the experience for fans and guests alike. Last week saw the launch of a … [Read more...]
5 reasons to improve your kitchen cleaning regime in 2024
If you’ve been getting by with cleaning your kitchen intermittently – and perhaps relying on staff to factor these cleans into their schedules – you could be struggling to maintain adequate health and safety standards at your premises, not to mention running the risk of damaging your appliances and equipment over time. Here are 5 reasons why you should add investing in regular … [Read more...]
CRG’s ‘An Evening With’ hits a high note as members and suppliers celebrate at Abbey Road
Last week saw the Country Range Group (CRG) come together at Abbey Road Studios for its annual ‘An Evening With’ event to celebrate the work and successes of its members and suppliers in 2023. Taking place on Thursday 14th December, it was an extra special event due to it being the 10th anniversary of CRG’s ‘An Evening With’ awards evenings. The iconic Abbey Road venue, … [Read more...]
London hospitality forecast to be most negatively impacted by James Cleverly’s immigration policy
London hospitality forecast to be most negatively impacted by James Cleverly’s immigration policy. Analysis by *GLA Economics forecasts hospitality businesses in London will be the most negatively impacted sector and region of the UK as a consequence of Home Secretary James Cleverly’s recent changes to UK immigration policy. The changes come into force in Spring 2024 … [Read more...]
Des Gunewardena announces details of his first restaurant opening since departing D&D London
By Angela Green: Des Gunewardena announces details of his first restaurant opening since departing D&D London. Des Gunewardena, co-founder and former CEO of restaurant group D&D London, announced today that he has signed an agreement with The Ardent Companies UK to open a new flagship restaurant, bar and event space at The Royal Exchange, The City of London’s … [Read more...]
