By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Leadenhall Market is set to welcome two new eateries this September with the opening of Danish coffee project Hagen and Japanese soul food restaurant Rainbo. Opening on 4th September, Danish hospitality will be served by Hagen, a Danish coffee concept born out of Copenhagen and brought to life in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Harrods welcomes four internationally celebrated chefs to reopened Dining Hall
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software October will see Harrods impressive Grade II listed Dining Hall welcome four highly anticipated new chefs and cuisines, highlighting Harrods continuing emphasis on creating an evening dining destination that attracts top international culinary specialists to showcase their individual talents. Diners will … [Read more...]
NTIA labels government’s 1971 drugs policy obsolete
By Angela Green Following the release of the report released by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Drugs and committee recommendations Michael Kill, CEO of Night Time Industries Association, calls for urgent modernisation of UK Government's Drug Policy. Michael Kill, NTIA, CEO supports the recommendations within the Home Affairs Select Committee report … [Read more...]
Foxhills promotes from within to head up sales and events
By Angela Green Foxhills has promoted their Business Development Manager of four years, Lauren Straker-Lane, to Sales and Events Manager. In her new role, Lauren will head up a team of seven, responsible for developing and promoting the hotel and venue to the corporate and consumer market, as well as creating bespoke events and experiences for new and current … [Read more...]
How the bar sector is working to be more sustainable
By Katherine Price Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Wet-led hospitality businesses such as bars need to be thinking far beyond eliminating single-use plastic straws and stirrers to be considered a sustainable business in 2023. “Change is quite slow but it’s definitely going in the right direction,” says Anna Sebastian, former bar manager of the … [Read more...]
Care Catering
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Catering in the UK care sector plays a vital role in providing nutritious and balanced meals to individuals who may have specific dietary needs or health considerations. This sector encompasses a wide range of facilities, including hospitals, residential care homes, nursing homes, assisted … [Read more...]
Robin Sheppard: Am I the only one struggling to understand ‘free market economics’ right now?
By Robin Sheppard, President, Bespoke Hotels Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Am I the only one struggling to understand ‘free market economics’ right now? Despite people having effectively 20% less purchasing power than two years ago, the Bank of England has decided rather than not having enough, we’ve all got too much disposable income. Who knew! Apparently, … [Read more...]
Sue Williams steps down as Whatley Manor GM and successor named
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Whatley Manor has announced the appointment of Michele Mella as General Manager of the Cotswolds country manor house hotel and spa, effective November 2023. Michele will succeed Sue Williams, who joined the hotel in 2016, leading the property to many industry and consumer accolades. She will carry on at Whatley Manor … [Read more...]
Galvin at Windows team aid industry recruitment and retention drive
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software H&C News recently approached some friends across our industry for donations to our annual golf day prize draw and auction, which helps raise awareness of and funds for two organisations that aid the industry's efforts in recruitment and retention. Namely, Zest Quest Asia and The CRUMBS … [Read more...]
Lake District hotel to host art exhibition showcasing Norman Adams RA
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on the shoreline of Windermere is to host an art exhibition showcasing the works of British painter Norman Adams RA, who was renowned for his atmospheric watercolours. The display, organised in partnership with contemporary and modern British art specialists Gavagan Art, will … [Read more...]
Residents’ objections lead to Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel demolition order
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Surinder Arora the billionaire donor to the Conservative’s has been ordered by Runnymede Borough Council to demolish the Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel. The hotel is the site where Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen earlier this year signed Northern Ireland’s Windsor Framework. The hotel … [Read more...]
Dalata release first half 2023 results
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the UK and continental Europe, has today announced results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023. INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE, OUR GREATEST ASSET 519 employees currently on award-winning graduate and development courses, … [Read more...]
Afternoon tea for four at Royal Palace helps The CRUMBS Project & Zest Quest Asia
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services H&C News recently reached out to friends across our industry for donations for our annual golf day to help raise awareness of and funds for two organisations that help the industry in recruitment and retention. The CRUMBS Project and Zest Quest Asia. The CRUMBS Project is a charitable foundation … [Read more...]
Fusion dining opening brings investment and jobs to Aberdeen
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Aberdeen’s Union Street has been spiced up by an investment of more than £1.5 million through the opening of a fusion casual dining experience. Gidi Grill opened its doors in the heart of the city last year with a distinctive West African, Caribbean inspired fusion cuisine and creating more … [Read more...]
The cultural cost of recent political conduct
By Denis Sheehan FIH Following the second world war the UK faced enormous labour shortages due to the devastating loss of lives. This led the Government at the time to encourage people from Commonwealth countries, particularly the Caribbean and South Asian nations, to come to the UK to live and work filling countless vacant job roles, including those in hospitality and … [Read more...]