The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) underscores the critical role that events and festivals play in fuelling the UK economy, delivering a substantial return on investment and enhancing the vibrancy of local communities. As highlighted by NTIA CEO Michael Kill, events like Oasis, which spark excitement, nostalgia, and community spirit, are more than just … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Pedalling with Purpose from London to Dublin
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Rapport is thrilled to announce their upcoming London to Dublin Charity Cycle Challenge, where a dedicated team of 13 ambassadors will pedal 597 km from West Lea School in London to the Down Syndrome Ireland office in Dublin, raising vital funds for their charity partners. On the 20th of September, a team of Rapport ambassadors … [Read more...]
Urban Pubs & Bars announce eleven acquisitions
Urban Pubs & Bars (UPB) has announced the acquisition of eight trading leasehold businesses and three vacant freehold sites from the administrators of Elflock Limited, Babel Silk Limited, Brocade Limited and De Gremio Limited. The leisure group, which already operates 44 pubs, bars and restaurants across London, assume control of these sites with immediate … [Read more...]
SSP opens London City Airport restaurant, Hithes
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services SSP Group has opened the doors on its latest restaurant concept, Hithes. Located in the departure lounge of London City Airport, the eatery takes its name from an old English word for ‘small port or harbour on a river’ and as such draws inspiration from former ports along the Thames. Hithes is a hybrid of city pub dining and a … [Read more...]
Eighth London opening for atis
atis opened another store in the capital in Eastcheap earlier this week, its eighth location in London and second opening of 2024. The Eastcheap site offers atis’ customisable salad bowls, protein plates, and classic favourites such as the Azteca and Seiz’a Caesar bowls. Its new seasonal summer specials menu is available, including the Japaleño Taco featuring tricolour … [Read more...]
Sodexo Live! extends contract with Henley Royal Regatta
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo Live! has extended its contract with Henley Royal Regatta for a further five years, following a record-breaking year of sales at this year’s event. Since 2013, Sodexo Live! has been integral to the Henley Royal Regatta experience, operating the Fawley Meadows site to deliver first-class food and hospitality. The world’s … [Read more...]
The CRUMBS Project charity dinner, Portsmouth Dockyard, 4th October
Greyhound in Beaconsfield appoints new head chef
The Greyhound in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, has appointed George Sweeney to be its new head chef. Sweeney joined the award-winning business at the beginning of 2023 and quickly moved up the ranks to senior sous chef. He initially qualified from Bournemouth and Poole College after doing a three year apprenticeship with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts at … [Read more...]
Community owned, accessible country pub with centuries of heritage seeks passionate tenant
The Chequers Inn, located in Roxwell, Essex, has long been a cherished local institution. With a history spanning centuries, this Grade II listed building stands as a testament to traditional country pubs, nestled in a beautiful setting by the village church. Following the retirement of the pub’s long serving landlords and its sale to a third party, the pub has remained … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge says service is more important than food
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C News It’s an age old argument, is front or back of house more important, or as the Gold Service Scholarship’s Piers Zangana interviewing Tom Kerridge recently phrased things: “What’s more important, service or food?” Having recently dined at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill where the interview took place, I concur with Tom Kerridge’s … [Read more...]
What makes a great catering engineer?
As the unsung heroes of the catering industry, commercial kitchen engineers don’t often receive the recognition they deserve for keeping the country’s hospitality venues running at their best. We thought we’d take a closer look at what it takes to excel in this challenging role – and what you, as a client, should expect from the repair and maintenance professionals here at TWO … [Read more...]
Top hospitality figures help launch 2025 Gold Service Scholarship
Clare Smyth, Tom Kerridge, Fay Maschler, and TopJaw’s Jesse Burgess will be joined by Marc Socker and Eugenio Pirri speaking at an event marking the launch of this year’s Gold Service Scholarship. Taking place at 3pm on 2 September at the Corinthia London hotel, the event will bring together some of the leading names in the sector to launch the UK’s only dedicated … [Read more...]
Bank of England and Institute of Hospitality announce strategic partnership
The Institute of Hospitality is proud to announce that it has become a Strategic Partner of the Bank of England’s Banknote Checking Scheme, a free scheme for companies to protect their business from counterfeit banknotes and stay up-to-date on the latest banknote news. Whilst counterfeiting has substantially reduced since 2019, businesses that accept counterfeits can be … [Read more...]
Newcastle hotel appeals for insight into Pilgrim Street’s rich heritage
Hotel Gotham Newcastle, located in the old Fire and Police Station on Pilgrim Street, is appealing for memories and stories to help connect the hotel with its past. Pilgrim Street is one of the main roads in Newcastle city centre. The south end of the road was extensively modified in the 1960s when The Royal Arcade of 1832 was demolished to accommodate the construction of … [Read more...]
The Schelly opens in Ambleside
Having called time on neighbourhood restaurant Kysty after six years at the end of July, chef-owner Ryan Blackburn has announced the opening of his latest venture The Schelly. The Schelly is located on Church Street, Ambleside, next door to the chef Blackburn’s Michelin-starred restaurant The Old Stamp House. Earlier this month The Schelly opened for lunch service. The … [Read more...]
