Love Drinks is tipping 2024 to be the year of the margarita after the announcement that award-winning flavoured tequila brand Neurita is the latest to join its salubrious spirit stable. Launched in October 2022 by entrepreneur Lucy Smith, Neurita was born from a simple love of margaritas. After realising that most tequila brands were very male orientated, stoic and serious, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2023
McDonald’s security intentionally soaks homeless man and his sleeping bag with water
By Denis Sheehan FIH: McDonald’s security intentionally soaks homeless man and his sleeping bag with water. Hi @McDonaldsUK. Do you think it is acceptable for your staff to soak the sleeping bags of homeless people in the middle of winter (or any other time of the year)? Disgusting behaviour. He wasn’t even outside your premises. @crisis_uk @Shelter #McDonalds #homelessness … [Read more...]
Greene King bring Christmas joy to the lonely this Christmas
By Angela Green: Greene King bring Christmas joy to the lonely this Christmas. Six million or one in seven people across the UK will go through Christmas Day without a person to person conversation this year, according to new research from Greene King. A nationally representative survey found that, of those spending Christmas Day alone, 16% will do so because their … [Read more...]
Down Hall celebrates accolades and record financial year
By Angela Green: Down Hall celebrates accolades and record financial year. Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate reports strong growth with the hotel’s gross profit up 50%, fuelled by increased occupancy and the introduction of engaging initiatives and events, attracting new and returning guests to the hotel. Situated in the Essex countryside, set across 110-acres of … [Read more...]
The Caring Family Foundation’s ‘Food from the Heart’ Campaign supports Surrey Square Primary School to tackle child hunger
By Angela Green: The Caring Family Foundation’s ‘Food from the Heart’ Campaign upports Surrey Square Primary School to tackle child hunger The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF) proudly partners with The Ivy Collection, Bill’s Restaurants, Caprice Holdings, and The Birley Clubs for this year’s 'Food from the Heart' campaign - working side-by-side with the hospitality businesses … [Read more...]
Deadline extension announced for Country Range Student Chef Challenge
Catering colleges and aspiring chefs across the UK have been given their wish for extra time with the Country Range Student Chef Challenge deadline extended to December 22nd. With a great amount of interest and excitement from colleges and students across the UK and Ireland, the organisers have announced a deadline extension to ensure teams have enough time to perfect their … [Read more...]
Gold Service Scholarship 2024 finalists announced
By Angela Green: Gold Service Scholarship 2024 finalists announced. The names of the eight front of house professionals who have reached the final of the 2024 Gold Service Scholarship have been revealed today. They come from a wide variety of hospitality establishments ranging from hotels, members clubs and standalone restaurants. The winning finalists are based across … [Read more...]
Grazing donate 20,000 Magic Breakfasts this Christmas
By Angela Green: Grazing donate 20,000 Magic Breakfasts this Christmas. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Delivered-in office and venue catering specialist Grazing will be donating the value of 20,000 ‘Magic Breakfasts’ to feed vulnerable children this Christmas in lieu of distributing gifts and cards among employees. The donation is part of a 12 months of … [Read more...]
Dominic Chapman announces new restaurant opening
By Angela Green: Dominic Chapman announces new restaurant opening. Dominic Chapman is set to open his first restaurant in Henley, offering his unique take on classic British dishes. With a strong focus on British produce, the 60-cover restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner to guests. Based in the Relais Henley hotel, the restaurant also boasts an … [Read more...]
Beyond Green launches Global Impact Report
By Angela Green: Beyond Green launches Global Impact Report. Beyond Green has announced the launch of its first Global Impact Report underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainability and the effect of its member portfolio’s worldwide ESG initiatives. Established by Preferred Travel Group in April 2021, Beyond Green unites sustainability leaders worldwide to transform … [Read more...]
Sodexo Live! Joins Women in Football reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
By Angela Green: Sodexo Live! Joins Women in Football reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo Live! has joined Women in Football (WiF) as a corporate member, reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The decision to take up WiF Corporate Membership means a range of benefits … [Read more...]
Favouring patronage with winners
By Angela Green: Favouring patronage with winners. 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 … [Read more...]
KP trio strike again
By Angela Green: KP trio strike again. The industry’s appreciation of KPs has reached another milestone as the Kitchen Porters Club announce the winners of their Kitchen Porter of the Month award for November. Due to the sheer volume and quality of nominations received, not one but three winners have been announced, again. Entries came in from every sector of … [Read more...]
Brakspear makes two board level changes
Brakspear makes two board level changes. Brakspear has made changes to its senior management team with promotions for two of its top executives. Property manager Tony Lewis is promoted to property director and joins the Brakspear board, while chief financial officer David Nathan becomes chief operating officer. Lewis has run Brakspear's property division for 12 … [Read more...]
Market leaders lead through authentic ESG
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Market leaders lead through authentic ESG. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are increasingly becoming the cornerstones of business strategies with market leading businesses. In hospitality and catering their adoption not only represents a marked shift towards sustainable and ethical practices but also … [Read more...]