By Angela Green, Content Executive: Michel and César Troisgros announced as joint Honorary Presidents of Roux Scholarship final 2023. The Roux Family has announced the acclaimed French chefs Michel Troisgros and his son César will lead the panel of judges for the Roux Scholarship final 2023 as joint Honorary Presidents. The Troisgros family is one of the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Whitbread announces second Bar + Block opening in Birmingham
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor: Whitbread announces second Bar + Block opening in Birmingham. Whitbread’s steakhouse brand, Bar + Block, has announced its latest opening in Birmingham, taking its portfolio to 21 UK sites. Opening on Monday 27th March the second Bar + Block’s site in Birmingham on the ground floor within phase two of the Exchange Square … [Read more...]
El Mexicana opening at Gloucester Quays
By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor: El Mexicana opening at Gloucester Quays. Peel L&P has announced that El Mexicana, the authentic Mexican eatery, has signed at Gloucester Quays. The restaurant menu will consist of Mexican favourites suitable for grab-and-go lunch and dinner. All dishes will be made fresh and with organic ingredients, alongside encouraging … [Read more...]
Cost of doing business fuels inflation, the chancellor’s missed VAT opportunity
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Cost of doing business fuels inflation, the chancellor’s missed VAT opportunity. The Office for National Statistics today reports UK inflation rose to 10.4% in the year to February up from 10.1% in January. The report showed annual inflation for restaurants and hotels was 12.1% in February 2023, up from 10.8% in January, the highest since July … [Read more...]
Ukrainian refugees secure career development roles with Edinburgh hotels
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Ukrainian refugees secure career development roles with Edinburgh hotels. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Refugees from Ukraine found work in Edinburgh hotels after completing the Destination Hospitality Programme. Nine individuals fled the war and were enrolled onto the programme, run in Edinburgh by Springboard. The … [Read more...]
New appointment at Green & Fortune to build sustainability agenda
By Angela Green, Content Executive: New appointment at Green & Fortune to build sustainability agenda. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Dominic Potts has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of Systems, Supply and Sustainability at independent caterer, Green & Fortune. He brings significant experience to the award-winning hospitality … [Read more...]
Lore Group announce additions to executive team
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Lore Group announce additions to executive team. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Lore Group, the London based hospitality operator of Sea Containers London, Pulitzer Amsterdam and One Hundred Shoreditch, have made two key additions to their executive team. Matthew Thomas joins as Chief Operating Officer and Fiona … [Read more...]
STACK’s food, drink, and music menu reports record profits
By Angela Green, Content Executive: STACK’s food, drink, and music menu reports record profits. The company behind the food, drink, and music concept STACK, has reported record profits, providing confidence to continue its expansion plans. Danieli Group reported sales of £14.6 million and an EBITDA of £4.67 million combined for their Newcastle and Sunderland venues … [Read more...]
Kitchen Porters Club Job of the Week, The Good Eating Company
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Kitchen Porters Club Job of the Week, The Good Eating Company. The Kitchen Porters Club is a twitter community for Kitchen Porter’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 their careers with frequent job … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey opens new store powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out AI technology
By Angela Green, Content Executive: BaxterStorey opens new store powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out AI technology. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BaxterStorey is opening a new micro supermarket that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create a checkout-free experience at Amazon’s London headquarters in Shoreditch - the first time the technology is being … [Read more...]
Could the Ex-PM begin to pay some price tomorrow for Partygate?
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Could the Ex-PM begin to pay some price tomorrow for Partygate? While hospitality and catering businesses were locked down, unable to trade, observing what the then PM and his government declared was in the best interests of public health and safety, he and many of his cohorts partied. The time of March 2020 to December 2021 saw countless hospitality … [Read more...]
BM launches ‘Lunch at Work’ podcast
By Angela Green, Content Executive: BM launches ‘Lunch at Work’ podcast. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM has launched ‘Lunch at Work’ - a podcast providing practical advice for businesses to improve their workplace environments. Aiming to showcase innovative and creative solutions for workplace challenges, such as improving employee … [Read more...]
Liverpool to welcome Hoggins Irish Pub opening this weekend
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Liverpool to welcome Hoggins Irish Pub opening this weekend. Liverpool is set to open its welcoming arms to a new Pub this weekend, Hoggins Irish Pub. Located in Waterloo, the new pub is the latest opening from Liverpool family-based Pub Group, Circle and Hen. The traditional Irish Pub is set to open its doors on Saturday 25th March, … [Read more...]
Ex KP appointed Hotel Manager at Hyatt, alongside new F&B Director
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Ex KP appointed Hotel Manager at Hyatt, alongside new F&B Director. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team. Tommy So as the director of food and beverage, and James Smith as hotel manager. In his new role as hotel … [Read more...]
Bristol hoteliers left out in the cold following last week’s budget
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Bristol hoteliers left out in the cold following last week's budget. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Bristol hoteliers claim the Government has left them out in the cold again after the budget offered nothing to ease concerns over soaring energy costs. The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) says members again feel like … [Read more...]