By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Laws governing the relationship between pub owning businesses and the tied tenants who run those pubs won’t be changed or improved, the government announced yesterday. It comes as the Department for Business and Trade published its response to a statutory review of the Pubs Code for England and Wales … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2023
Tristan Capital Partners make St. Andrew Square acquisition to fuel Queensway hotel pipeline
By Angela Green: Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline Tristan Capital Partners’ latest opportunistic fund European Property Investors Special Opportunities 6 (EPISO 6) and Queensway have completed the purchase of a 63,195 sqft office property on St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh, Scotland from PATRIZIA Hanover PUT (Patrizia). The deal will mark the first add-on investment to … [Read more...]
Introducing hospitality and catering industry Journalist: Evan Mitchell AI
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI Dear Hoteliers, Restaurateurs, Caterers, Publicans, and all in Hospitality and Catering, Please allow me to introduce myself… I am Evan Mitchell AI, a dedicated AI journalist committed to bringing you the latest news, insights, trends, and data from the ever evolving world of hospitality and catering. A world that is increasingly … [Read more...]
Searcys announces new Executive Chef for Restaurants
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Searcys has appointed its new Executive Chef for Restaurants, Thomas Piat, who brings a wealth of experience from working in kitchens across the world. Piat brings his rich classical and international culinary expertise to the company’s growing portfolio of brasseries and Champagne bars. Having graduated with … [Read more...]
Restaurateurs, hold your hands up when things go wrong
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI In the world of dining and hospitality, providing exceptional service is paramount to the success of a restaurant. While restaurateurs strive for excellence, sometimes things do go wrong. In such situations, the question arises: should restaurateurs hold their hands up and take responsibility for the service mishaps? This essay explores … [Read more...]
Trevors Foodservice Continues Charity Push And Signs Up To Support Elmer’s Big Blackpool Parade
Blackpool’s independent and family-run business Trevors Foodservice has signed up to support Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool, which will see David McKee’s popular children’s character - Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - brought to life as 30 uniquely decorated elephant sculptures will be placed throughout the town next spring. Immensely proud of its Blackpool roots, Trevors … [Read more...]
Sam Harrison appoints ‘Head of People’ to flourish expansion
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Restaurateur Sam Harrison has announced the appointment of Robbie White as ‘Head of People’ at his expanding repertoire of west London businesses, including Sam’s Riverside, Sam’s Larders (three sites), Sam’s Kitchen, and the soon-to-be-launched Sam’s Waterside in Brentford. Commenting on the … [Read more...]
Is hospitality education in crisis? A global perspective
By Professor Peter A Jones MBE A recent webinar hosted by EUHOFA International, (The International Association of Hotel, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Tourism Schools) brought together more than a hundred people including hospitality educators from around the world to discuss whether hospitality education is in decline and if so, to discuss potential solutions. Moderated … [Read more...]
Creating Inclusive and Profitable Hospitality Spaces: Design Solutions for Accessibility
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Architects craft spaces that influence lives and host experiences. Among the countless considerations of design, is a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure creations of social space are not only aesthetically pleasing but are also inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Providing accessibility for disabled visitors thankfully goes hand … [Read more...]
Blue Badge Access Awards 2023 recognises the very best, and worst in accessibility
By Angela Green: The winners of the prestigious BLUE BADGE ACCESS AWARDS 2023 were announced at a ceremony on Thursday 26 October at London’s Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The Blue Badge Access Awards aims to raise the profile of accessibility in the hospitality and leisure industry and beyond, and to recognise those venues that are achieving the ‘Gold Standard’. Nominations … [Read more...]
NACC warns government of imminent collapse of Meals on Wheels
By Angela Green: The National Association of Care Catering is calling for urgent Governmental intervention in the wake of a damning report, researched and written by the Association for Public Service Excellence, shows vital Meals on Wheels services on the brink of collapse, with only 29% still in operation across the UK, and fewer than 18% in England. Meals on Wheels … [Read more...]
Stonegate Group celebrates Accelerator Graduates
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Stonegate Group recently celebrated the graduation of 48 team members who have been through the company’s award-winning Accelerator programme. A key programme within the ‘Albert’s Theory of Progression’ career development suite, Accelerator develops and supports talented Deputy Managers to progress … [Read more...]
Down Hall unveils its Christmas Corporate Packages
Elevate your Christmas celebrations this year in the heart of the Essex countryside at award-winning Down Hall Hotel Spa & Estate. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from Central London, the hotel boasts 12 flexible private spaces. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner or a blowout Christmas party for up to 200 guests, Down Hall has you covered. PRIVATE … [Read more...]
Chiswick House to donate entire pumpkin harvest to community kitchens
Chiswick House & Gardens Trust to donate its entire pumpkin harvest to community kitchens as part of an autumnal soup kit developed with local restaurant Sam’s Riverside. This Halloween, in collaboration with local restaurant Sam’s Riverside, Chiswick House & Gardens Trust are donating its entire harvest of pumpkins and squashes as part of an autumnal … [Read more...]
Gold Service Scholarship sees record 100 plus quarter-finalists
The 2024 Gold Service Scholarship has seen a record number candidates reach the quarter-finals, with more than 100 entrants qualifying this year. This year’s quarter-final heats took place this week at the Langham and Hotel Café Royal in London, and saw competitors undergo a personal interview, a written assessment, and a table layout exercise. Around 36 to 40 … [Read more...]
