By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Hospitality voices concerns to BEIS on diminishing energy support. Even before government support ends, businesses expect a 101% increase in energy bills this quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to the joint Q1 Hospitality Members Survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
Focus on team, digitalisation, and sustainability delivers growth at a&o Hostels
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Focus on team, digitalisation, and sustainability delivers growth at a&o Hostels Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK European hostel brand, a&o Hostels has revealed 2022 was its most successful year to date. Welcoming more than 5.55 million overnight stays and a turnover of more than 172 million Euros, the … [Read more...]
Country Range relaunches Vegan Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie
Country Range relaunches Vegan Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie Leading UK and Ireland foodservice brand Country Range has revamped and relaunched the recipe for its Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie so it’s bigger and tastier than ever, as well as now being suitable for vegans. Made using Irish Bramley apples for a true traditional apple pie flavour and vegan pastry produced from … [Read more...]
Kitchen Porters Club Job of the Week, career development plus £1K joining bonus
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Kitchen Porters Club Job of the Week, career development plus £1K joining bonus. The Kitchen Porters Club is a twitter community for KP’s, and all who appreciate the tremendous work done by KP’s in the engine rooms of hospitality and catering. One aspect of the community is to highlight opportunities for KP’s to develop … [Read more...]
Krombacher celebrates remarkable On-Trade growth
Leading premium German beer brand Krombacher’s annual results have been released and the brewery is raising a stein or two after enjoying its best ever year in the UK On-Trade. The brand, which has been imported into the UK since the mid-80s, saw its On-Trade business grow by a remarkable 17% in 2022 against 2021. Largely driven by new taps and draught installations across … [Read more...]
IoH Youth Council Chair joins panel at House of Commons to celebrate NAW 2023
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: IoH Youth Council Chair joins panel at House of Commons to celebrate NAW 2023. IoH Youth Council Chair, Katariina Reissaar AIH will join the panel at this year’s Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase on 8 February 2023 at the House of Commons to celebrate National Apprentice Week 2023, alongside IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH … [Read more...]
Little Baobab and Well Kneaded opening at Peckham Levels
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Little Baobab and Well Kneaded opening at Peckham Levels. The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2023, in partnership with Caterer.com This February, SE15’s multi-layered cultural destination Peckham Levels will be welcoming two new street food traders to the food hall on Level 6: Senegalese soul food brand, Little … [Read more...]
Rafael Cagali opens Elis
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: Rafael Cagali opens Elis. The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2023, in partnership with Caterer.com Rafael Cagali, chef and proprietor of two Michelin starred Da Terra, has just opened the doors of his new restaurant Elis. A tribute to his mother, whose first restaurant and jazz bar in São Paulo was named … [Read more...]
Caffe Nero FY2022 results and half year trading update
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Caffe Nero FY2022 results and half year trading update. The Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2023, in partnership with Caterer.com For the first half of its current financial year FY23 June 2022-Nov 2022, Caffè Nero reported sales in the UK of £150 million, averaging 104% of pre-pandemic levels and an increase of 17% … [Read more...]
Top tips to lengthen the life of your commercial kitchen equipment
Top tips to lengthen the life of your commercial kitchen equipment With rising costs placing new pressures on the hospitality industry, the last thing you want to think about is having to replace your vital commercial kitchen equipment. Although purchasing from new is sometimes the only option, there are things that you can do to keep your appliances working at … [Read more...]
Compass announce FoodCycle as charity partner
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Compass announce FoodCycle as charity partner. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a partnership with the charity FoodCycle. The partnership not only sees Compass provide a grant through the newly launched Compass Group Foundation, but will also see its teams fundraise … [Read more...]
How to build a durable plant-based restaurant
By Katherine Price, Sustainability Editor, H&C News: How to build a durable plant-based restaurant. Veganism has dominated the headlines this month due to the increasing popularity of Veganuary, which encourages people to try going vegan for the month of January. More vegetarian and vegan restaurant brands have opened across the UK in recent years than ever before – … [Read more...]
Andaz London launches body-positive Love Thyself concept
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Andaz London launches body-positive Love Thyself concept. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK As Valentine's Day approaches and London gears its preparations to shower dear ones with love, Andaz London and Celestina Diamond have partnered to shed light on self-love. Last year, the hotel successfully launched … [Read more...]
Hotel group deliver equal profit dividends for KP’s and MD’s
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Hotel group deliver equal profit dividends for KP’s and MD’s. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hotel and leisure group Manorview have this week shared a total of £162,479 amongst every team member who has worked there for 12+ months, and they marked the event with a team-party of epic proportions at Glasgow … [Read more...]
Thank you, Lord Johnson, James O’Brien et al for widening the view
By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Thank you, Lord Johnson, James O'Brien et al for widening the view. Following a recent article - Minister of State for International Trade backs importing NZ lamb as better for the environment - I was contacted by the Department for International Trade’s press office, stating that “the Minister is keen to provide a response to … [Read more...]
