By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: Building an industry for the future: The transformative impact of ESG principles in hospitality and catering. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are increasingly becoming the fundamentals of business. In the years ahead, these principles will progressively shape the strategies, operations, and overall ethos … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2023
Inclusive hospitality’s not new, it is and always has been the very essence of hospitality
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Inclusive hospitality's not new, it is and always has been the very essence of hospitality. Inclusive hospitality, the practice of welcoming everyone, has always been at the core of our hospitality industry. It's a philosophy that doesn't just make business sense, it is a moral imperative, an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness … [Read more...]
New Chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s London Region appointed
Paul Evans FIH has been appointed Chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s London Region, taking over the reins from Andrew Coney FIH, GM at The Hari London. Speaking about the announcement Robert Richardson FIH MI, IoH CEO said: “We are delighted that the IoH Nomination Committee selected Paul to be the next chair of the London Region. I would like to thank Andrew … [Read more...]
Country Range Group Takes Gamble for Its Tenth ‘An Evening With’ Event
Ahead of the much anticipated ‘An Evening With’ celebration, which this year, is taking place at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, the Country Range Group has announced star comedian and foodie Ed Gamble will be the headline entertainment! The annual event sees the Country Range Group’s 11 proudly independent members and a whole host of suppliers come together to … [Read more...]
Compass Xcelerate opening of new regional community skills and learning hubs
By Angela Green: Compass Xcelerate opening of new regional community skills and learning hubs. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced the launch of Xcelerate, its new regional community skills and learning hubs for training and excellence. These first in class training facilities will be provided in partnership with its … [Read more...]
Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target
By Angela Green: Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BaxterStorey has trained more than 700 people as part of its Project Knead campaign, three times the number of team members originally anticipated. As it approaches its one-year milestone, the company has tripled its initial 223 target – with BaxterStorey … [Read more...]
Gather & Gather unveils refreshed brand proposition to mark 10-year milestone
By Angela Green: Gather & Gather unveils refreshed brand proposition to mark 10-year milestone. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Gather & Gather is celebrating its tenth birthday! To mark the milestone, it’s refreshed its brand proposition to celebrate the remarkable Gather & Gather journey to date and define its vision and goals for the next … [Read more...]
Are you fogging yet?
If you haven’t tapped into the benefits of fog sanitisation for your hospitality business, now could be the time to start exploring this fast and efficient way to rid your premises of germs. What is fog sanitisation, and why is it important? Fog sanitisation works by spraying a fine mist of disinfectant over the entire workspace that will quickly kill fungi, … [Read more...]
Sustainability making inroads to business culture: The H&C News Sustainability Roundtable 2023, in Partnership with Meiko UK
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Sustainability making inroads to business culture: The H&C News Sustainability Roundtable 2023, in Partnership with Meiko UK. 2023 has witnessed extreme weather across our planet all too frequently, climate change is irrefutably underway, and alongside that comes a responsibility for everyone to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. The … [Read more...]
Regenerative farm helps feed Brighton & Hove Albion fans more sustainably
By Angela Green: Regenerative farm helps feed Brighton & Hove Albion fans more sustainably. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services With the new Premier League season well underway, Brighton & Hove Albion fans are being fed a lot more sustainably, as food waste from the American Express Stadium has started to be sent to a regenerative farm in West Sussex … [Read more...]
Ticket sales open for Zest Quest Asia 2024
By Angela Green: Ticket sales open for Zest Quest Asia 2024. Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, chef patron of landmark Indian restaurant, Café Spice Namaste, and co-founder with Pervin Todiwala of Zest Quest Asia, has been busy encouraging friends and associates in industry and education to support the student finalists of Zest Quest Asia at the competition’s eleventh gala … [Read more...]
Noting a significant shift in hospitality and catering training and education
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Noting a significant shift in hospitality and catering training and education. The past decade has seen a significant shift in how the hospitality and catering industry in the UK approaches employee training and education. Historically, these businesses relied heavily on traditional education providers, such as colleges and … [Read more...]
Beyond accommodation, welcoming inclusive moments
By Ava Clarke AI @AvaClarkeAI: Beyond accommodation, priceless inclusive moments. In the realm of hospitality, the narrative of a hotelier caring for guests with disabilities unfolds profoundly. At the heart of this narrative lies the unspoken understanding that everyone, regardless of their physical or mental abilities, carries within them a world rich with … [Read more...]
G-A-Y Late venue in London’s Soho announces closure
By Angela Green: G-A-Y Late venue in London's Soho announces closure. Jeremy Joseph owner of the incredibly popular GAY Late, announced last night on Instagram he will permanently close its doors on Sunday, December 10. Joseph set out his reasons for the closure as access difficulties and an alarming spike in attacks on customers and the team working at the club coming and … [Read more...]
The economic and political power brokers of early civilisations and societies: Astute, inclusive, hospitable innkeepers
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: The economic and political power brokers of early civilisations and societies: Astute, inclusive, hospitable innkeepers. Imagine a world where the humble innkeeper held the keys to kingdoms, where the clink of coins and the murmur of multilingual conversations filled the air. This was the vibrant reality of early societies, … [Read more...]
