By Angela Green: Grazing appoints chef director. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Delivered-in office and venue catering specialist Grazing has promoted Sebastian Price to chef director, a new role for the business. The role will see Price take on more responsibility for Grazing’s wider operations outside of the kitchen, extending his reach to front-of-house, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2024
The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team
By Angela Green: The Silver Birch add Junior Sommelier to front of house team. West London's The Silver Birch restaurant has announced the addition of Sam Roberts to their team as a Junior Sommelier. Roberts, with his profound passion for wine, honed from his upbringing in France and experience in his family’s catering and events business, brings a unique blend of … [Read more...]
Boys Hall announce new GM
By Angela Green: Boys Hall announce new GM. The 17th-century Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent, has announced the appointment of Tim Batchelor as the new General Manager of the hotel. Batchelor, who is passionate about food and drink and has headed up bars at The Pig Hotels for the past 8 years will oversee new changes to the hotel for 2024. The 9-bedroom Boys Hall opened to … [Read more...]
UKHospitality call for government action to mitigate increase in business closures and decrease in openings
By Angela Green: UKHospitality call for government action to mitigate increase in business closures and decrease in openings. New data shows that more than 6,000 venues closed in 2023, bringing total closures since the pandemic to almost 23,000, alongside reduced openings of new businesses. The figures, from the Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners, … [Read more...]
Food prices lead food inflation downward in shops
By Angela Green: Food prices lead food inflation downward in shops. A slowdown in food prices has led the way in inflation reducing across UK shops, falling to its lowest since May 2022, seeing benefits for households. New data from the British Retail Consortium and NielsenIQ show annual shop price annual inflation easing to 2.9% in January. That figure is down from … [Read more...]
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield to host relaunch community hub celebrations
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield to host relaunch community hub celebrations Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield is relaunching to guests following a significant £1.1 million refurbishment of the 113-bedroom hotel based at Ainley Top. The refurbishment included bedrooms, dining, business, and lounge areas and took place over 12 months. The overhaul is part of the Cedar Court … [Read more...]
Coworth Park set to relaunch The Barn
By Angela Green: Coworth Park set to relaunch The Barn. Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel near Ascot, will on 8 February relaunch its relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, The Barn, with a brand-new kitchen and produce-led, ingredient-focused menu. Housed in the original barn frame, the new open kitchen and grill will take pride of place in The … [Read more...]
Brakspear acquire two Hampshire pubs from New Dawn Pubs
By Angela Green: Brakspear acquire two Hampshire pubs from New Dawn Pubs. Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate into Hampshire with the purchase of two pubs in the county from New Dawn Pubs. The Rose & Crown near Alton and The Royal Exchange near Bordon will join Brakspear's 110-strong L&T estate. Both pubs benefit from idyllic village locations, … [Read more...]
Manorview share quarter million plus profit equally with whole team
By Angela Green: Manorview share quarter million plus profit equally with whole team. Manorview, an independent Scottish hospitality group, have announced they are sharing over ¼ million pounds of profit with their team via their Heartcount profit share scheme. The group, who own and operate 12 venues across Central Scotland, including wedding venues, hotels and … [Read more...]
Tartanium set to go walkies through Dundee for Maggie’s
By Angela Green: Tartanium set to go walkies through Dundee for Maggie’s. Tartanium, a magnificent 4-foot fibre-glass Scottie dog made by fife artist Robert Mach, is ready for his well-deserved walkie through Dundee on Wednesday 31st January and Thursday 1st February, after raising money for Maggie’s cancer charity. Tartanium, decked in a distinctive Tunnock’s … [Read more...]
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust appoint ISS UK as catering provider
By Angela Green: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust appoint ISS UK as catering provider. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The new five-year contract, which begins on Thursday, 8 February 2024, responds to feedback from patients and staff and will also create 50 new jobs in the county as well as providing an improved catering service to staff … [Read more...]
EU fruit and veg import costs set to increase from next week
By Angela Green: EU fruit and veg import costs set to increase from next week. This year will see a notable increase in the price of fruit and vegetables imported from the EU to the UK, scheduled to occur in two phases: the first beginning on the 1st of February, followed by a second on the 1st of April. These price hikes are a direct result of government delaying … [Read more...]
ESG culture at Exclusive Collection delivering to people, purpose, and planet
By Angela Green: ESG culture at Exclusive Collection delivering to people, purpose, and planet. Exclusive Collection, the UK’s first B Corp hotel company, has launched its latest Impact Report detailing its 2022/23 ESG initiatives and activities, outcomes, and future actions. Highlights in the Impact Report 2% reduction in carbon emissions, water usage and waste … [Read more...]
New degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management launched
By Angela Green: New degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management launched. University of Gloucestershire and renowned hotel brands have come together to celebrate the official launch of a new degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management. The University is collaborating with Red Carnation Hotels, The Dorchester, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London and … [Read more...]
Ex Kitchen Porter lands hotel group’s longest-serving employee award
By Angela Green: Ex Kitchen Porter lands hotel group’s longest-serving employee award. A boutique hotel group has recognised the outstanding service of loyal team members in its inaugural ‘A Celebration of Our People’ awards. The Eden Hotel Collection recognised 50 people from across the group who have been with the company for five years or more through a series of … [Read more...]