By Angela Green: Compass redistributes 257,000 meals worth of surplus food. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced that over the past year it has diverted 109 tonnes of food, the equivalent of around 257,000 meals, to organisations and charities. Working with FareShare since 2014, Compass has saved an estimated 977,884 … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Blenheim Palace announce opening of Clementine’s on the Lawn
By Majella Taylor: New Opening – Blenheim Palace announce opening of Clementine's on the Lawn. Blenheim Palace has announced the opening of Clementine's on the Lawn, a new restaurant offering visitors lunch or afternoon tea with guaranteed views of the South Lawn. The new restaurant provides a selection of main, Sunday, afternoon tea and children’s menus with locally … [Read more...]
Files relating to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine discovered in a pub toilet
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Files relating to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine discovered in a pub toilet. The Royal Navy is investigating after documents related to the UK’s most advanced nuclear submarine were apparently discovered in a Wetherspoons pub toilet. First reports of the incident emerged from the Sun, saying the files were discarded in the … [Read more...]
Mark Kempson joins BM as consultant chef
By Angela Green: Mark Kempson joins BM as consultant chef. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has recruited Mark Kempson, head chef of Michelin-starred Kitchen W8 in London, to support the business in a consultant chef capacity. Kempson, who has been at the helm of the Kensington restaurant for 14 of his 26 years in the industry, will support the … [Read more...]
La Bistroteca opening at Liverpool’s Baltic Market
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - La Bistroteca opening at Liverpool’s Baltic Market. Liverpool’s first street food market has announced a new trader that the Baltic Market team will welcome next week, La Bistroteca. Opened in June 2017, Baltic Market has welcomed over 50 restaurants and more than 100 market traders, allowing small independents to showcase their dishes … [Read more...]
The Royal Society of Chemistry appoint new Head Chef
By Angela Green: The Royal Society of Chemistry appoint new Head Chef. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House has appointed Josh Lindeberg as Head Chef. Lindeberg joins the venue’s in-house Houston & Hawkes team of culinary experts with a mission to create innovative, sustainable, and memorable … [Read more...]
Bristol hoteliers provide a helping hand to autism charity
By Angela Green: Bristol hoteliers provide a helping hand to autism charity. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hoteliers in Bristol have given a helping hand to people in the city affected by autism through presenting the Bristol Autism Support charity with a cheque for more than £3,500. Most of the money was raised through a raffle at the recent Bristol … [Read more...]
Night Time Economy Advisor appointed for West Midlands
By Angela Green: Night Time Economy Advisor appointed for West Midlands. Restaurateur Alex Claridge has been appointed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street as the West Midland’s new Night Time Economy Advisor. In this role, Claridge will be the champion of the region’s pubs, clubs, bars, concert venues, theatres, and restaurants as they look to rebuild following an … [Read more...]
AI enabling hospitality to fish in new talent pools
To get the most from this article please listen to it through the AI app above, you will hear why. By Caroline Thomas, Technology Editor: AI enabling hospitality to fish in new talent pools. As the hospitality and catering industry here in the UK and across the globe struggles to recruit and retain people for almost all job roles, artificial intelligence offers the … [Read more...]
Trade bodies join forces in call on government to intervene in energy scandal
By Angela Green: Trade bodies join forces in call on government to intervene in energy scandal. The British Beer & Pub Association, UKHospitality, and the British Institute of Innkeeping have today written to Amanda Solloway MP, the Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability, calling for urgent government support for hospitality businesses on the brink of … [Read more...]
New bistro concept opening in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade
By Majella Taylor: New Opening - New bistro concept opening in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade. Maison De Boeuf, a new restaurant concept from the Vintage Tea & Coffee Co, will launch in Cardiff’s historic Castle Arcade on Friday 12 May. Inspired by trips to Parisian restaurants and specialising in steak-frites, the new bistro concept has been designed for rapid rollout by … [Read more...]
Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 Competition – Winner Announced
Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 Competition – Winner Announced Emily Simkins, aged 19 from Hitchin, has been named as the winner of the Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023. She will receive an all expenses paid four day work experience with renowned chef Fabio Pisani and Alessandro Negrini and their team at the 2 … [Read more...]
Hospitality progresses towards Liberty
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Hospitality progresses towards Liberty. The Blue Badge Access Awards were launched earlier this week to reward exceptional accessibility and inclusivity shown by venues in the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industries. Twelve awards will be presented in October, including Best Bar, Best Spa, Best Historic Building, and Best Conceptual … [Read more...]
Today’s AGM statement from Dalata Hotel Group’s Chair
By Angela Green: Today’s AGM statement from Dalata Hotel Group’s Chair. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Ireland’s largest hotel operator Dalata Hotel Group, which has established a growing presence in the UK and Europe, is holding its AGM today at 11:30am BST at Gibson Hotel, Point Square, North Dock, Dublin. At the AGM, John Hennessy, Chair of Dalata, will … [Read more...]
Harrow embraces cashless, wheelchair accessible, street food market
By Angela Green: Harrow embraces cashless, wheelchair accessible, street food market. Market Place Harrow has celebrated a successful launch with strong visitor numbers following the opening on at the beginning of April. Almost 5,000 of the borough’s foodies visited Harrow’s new street food venue in its first week, to sample the diverse selection of street food on … [Read more...]
