Restaurant News is Sponsored by CCS McLays The Wolseley Hospitality Group is proud to announce their collaboration with Women for Women International, as well as a series of limited-edition dishes and cocktails curated exclusively by their female chefs and bar teams in celebration of International Women’s Day. Available from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th March, guests of … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2025
Lost in Translation: How Confusing Signs Create Accessibility Barriers
By Richmal Maybank, Autism Employment Lead, Autism Action When we talk about accessibility in hospitality, the focus is often on physical adjustments; step-free access, ramps, and accessible toilets. Whilst these are essential, true inclusivity goes beyond physical space. Many barriers remain hidden; in fact, over 10 million people in the UK live with a hidden disability, … [Read more...]
NTIA claims Government ‘Arts Everywhere Fund’ is marginalising counterculture
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, has strongly criticised the Government’s Arts Everywhere Fund for failing to support contemporary and countercultural spaces. "Once again, the government has placed traditional and heritage culture at the forefront while completely ignoring the vital creative spaces that fuel innovation, inspire younger … [Read more...]
The Adopt a School Trust Marks 35th Anniversary with continued support from The Savoy Educational Trust
As The Adopt a School Trust (AAS) celebrates its 35th anniversary, the charity is pleased to announce that it has received renewed funding from The Savoy Educational Trust. This generous commitment will enable AAS to continue its essential work across the UK, providing food education to school children. Having supported AAS for nearly three decades, the continued funding … [Read more...]
Compass and DFN Project SEARCH actively creating job opportunities
Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and services company, is expanding its partnership with DFN Project SEARCH to provide one-year transition to work programmes for young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions, or both. The collaboration aims to offer valuable work experience and learning opportunities within the industry. The … [Read more...]
Acts from Bidfood, BM Caterers, Wafflemeister, Wibble, Harri and Yumpingo confirmed for Hospitality’s Got Talent 2025
Hospitality professionals from the likes of Bidfood, BM Caterers, Harri, Wafflemeister, Wibble and Yumpingo have been confirmed to perform at Wafflemeister’s Hospitality’s Got Talent 2025. Liza Lucas and Michael Pollitt from wholesaler Bidfood are among the first confirmed to be bringing their singing talents to the stage, while Luis Avila, a hospitality assistant at BM … [Read more...]
Two additions to senior leadership team at Accent Catering Services
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Independent catering company, Accent Catering Services, has invested in its senior leadership team with two recent appointments. Pierre Hermenault has been promoted from within to become Executive Director of Operations and Mark Crowe has joined as Culinary Director. Hermenault first joined the independent caterers as an … [Read more...]
Government backs roll out of UKHospitality training scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it will partner with UKHospitality to rollout hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) to 26 new areas in need of jobs. The major announcement follows a hugely successful pilot of the scheme in 2024, ran by UKHospitality, which delivered an 85% completion rate. Of those who completed the course, 80% … [Read more...]
Ma Pub Group acquire Newington Temple
Liverpool hospitality operators Ma Pub Group have acquired Newington Temple which will become their fourth city-centre site. Newington Temple now joins Nova Scotia, Tempest on Tithebarn and Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery as part of the Ma Pub Group estate across the city. Having traded as a pub for almost two hundred years, recent decades have seen various iterations … [Read more...]
New hotel HYLL set to open in the Cotswolds this summer
Hyll is a hotel opening in the North Cotswolds in early summer, 2025. Beautiful in design and setting, with a focus on comfort, escape, and nourishment, Hyll makes room for guests to slow down, switch off and reset on their own terms. The demand for luxury country house hotels has not abated, but Hyll is one of the new breed of hotels focusing much more tightly on a … [Read more...]
Edge Hotel School students scoop top European prize
A team of five students from Edge Hotel School have been described as “incredible” by judges at a European competition for hospitality students after being crowned champions on their first attempt. The students were awarded the prestigious EMCup after a gruelling two-day competition in Maastricht which tested their innovation, teamwork and business knowledge. It’s the … [Read more...]
Stewart Macaulay now Head Chef at La Cucina within Fairmont St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews has announced the appointment of Stewart Macaulay as the new Head Chef at La Cucina, the traditional Italian restaurant located in the beating heart of the 520-acre luxury resort in Fife. Macaulay joins La Cucina from his position as an Executive Chef at Hotel Indigo & Staybridge Suites Dundee, a 4AA Star Hotel with 2AA Rosette restaurants, where he … [Read more...]
Park Lane’s Grosvenor House appoints Hotel Manager
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Henskens as Hotel Manager for the 496-room and first hotel on Park Lane, renowned for its Great Room. Alexander joins Grosvenor House from the 411-room hotel, the Royal Lancaster London, where he served as Hotel Manager since 2018. During his tenure at the Royal Lancaster, Alexander … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds set for May opening
Restaurant News is Sponsored by CCS McLays The Cinnamon Collection, led by Executive Chef and CEO Vivek Singh, will be opening its third Cinnamon Kitchen restaurant and its first in the North of England this May. The 105-cover restaurant and bar is launching in partnership with the Grade II listed The Queens Hotel in Leeds city centre. With an entrance on City Square, … [Read more...]
The Barbican and Searcys announce 35 years of collaboration
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The Barbican has announced continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone highlights the strength of a relationship built on shared values, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding culinary experiences across one of the … [Read more...]
