By Angela Green: Jessica Thompson MIH wins Restaurant Manager of the Year 2024. An emotional Jessica Thompson MIH from Mingary Castle, Scotland, won the coveted Restaurant Manager of the Year 2024 title, sponsored by The Hari Hotel, on Friday 26 April 2024, at a glittering Winner’s Reception at the Hotel Café Royal, London. Ingrid Maend, Restaurant Manager at The Stratford … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality launches 2024 Annual Awards & Dinner
By Angela Green: Institute of Hospitality launches 2024 Annual Awards & Dinner. The search is on for the ‘best’ the hospitality industry has to offer, as the Institute of Hospitality launches its 2024 Awards and glamourous black tie, Annual Dinner. IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI confirmed: “Our awards are the highlight of our annual programme of events … [Read more...]
Pub people recognised for courage
By Angela Green: Pub people recognised for courage. National Pubwatch, the organisation that helps achieve safer, more secure and social drinking environments in all licensed premises, has recognised three people working in pubs for their actions to save lives and provide safe drinking environments for customers. Bravery & Meritorious Conduct Awards, … [Read more...]
Winners of BM Caterers 2024 FOODIES awards announced
By Angela Green: Winners of BM Caterers 2024 FOODIES awards announced. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has revealed the winners of its internal 2024 FOODIES Awards, with the top award decided by the company’s founders going to Dodou Jobe. Jobe, a chef manager at a BM site in East London, was recognised with the Founders’ Award for his positivity … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality London launch Aspiring Manager Award 2024
Institute of Hospitality London launch Aspiring Manager Award 2024. The Institute of Hospitality’s London Region has re-launched the Aspiring Manager’s Awards 2024 and is now in search of the UK’s rising hospitality management talent. The competition, which closes on 15 March 2024, is now in its 17th year and is open to anyone who works in the UK hospitality … [Read more...]
Scott Crowe awarded 2024 Gold Service Scholarship Scholar
Scott Crowe awarded 2024 Gold Service Scholarship Scholar Scott Crowe, a supervisor at Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, was announced as the 2024 Gold Service Scholarship Scholar last night at the annual awards ceremony at Claridge’s hotel in London. Crowe, who is originally from Australia, has been at Balmoral for five years, initially starting as a chef de rang before … [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...]
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...]
Hempstead House Hotel & Spa Achieves Prestigious 4-Star Accreditation
By Angela Green: Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline We are incredibly proud to announce that we have received a prestigious 4-Star accreditation and a Rosette for our Dining from the AA for the very first time. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our staff and our constant drive to achieve excellence and our dedication to provide … [Read more...]
All will be revealed soon, at the BLUE BADGE ACCESS AWARDS 2023
By Denis Sheehan FIH: The winners of the prestigious BLUE BADGE ACCESS AWARDS for 2023 will be announced at a ceremony which will take place at last year’s BBAA winner for Best Luxury Hotel, The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, in London SW1 on Thursday 26 October. Twelve Awards will go to the very best (and the worst) venues who have excelled in providing exceptional … [Read more...]
Award for commitment to serving school meals that are nutritious as well as tasty
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Education caterer Pabulum has been accredited the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Award across its entire portfolio for the tenth year running. The Food for Life Served Here Award recognises caterers who are serving meals that go beyond meeting the School Food Standards and ensure … [Read more...]
Apprentice Chef of the Year crowned at Compass
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass’ annual Apprentice Chef of the Year final took place this week. The event saw eight Compass apprentices demonstrate the skills they have learnt so far, while gaining valuable experience of a competition. Held at the Compass Group headquarters in Chertsey, each finalist was presented with a … [Read more...]
Beacons of front of house excellence: Setting the standard and inspiring the industry
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI In today's fiercely competitive hospitality and catering industry, front of house engagement plays a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience and directly influencing the bottom line of businesses. The psychological and emotional impact of first impressions cannot be underestimated, and it is the front of house team that … [Read more...]
Chutney Mary awarded AA Restaurant of the Year London
By Angela Green: Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Chutney Mary, the highly acclaimed Indian restaurant in St. James’s in London, was awarded AA Restaurant of the Year London (2024) at a glittering function of over 900 hospitality industry professionals at the Grosvenor House Hotel. The well-respected AA Restaurant Guide will mark its 30th edition with … [Read more...]
North East Hotelier’s Association ball celebrates expansion of membership
By Angela Green: Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline The North East Hotelier’s Association (NEHA), established over three decades ago, has announced their annual ball is to be held at the Federation Brewery this year. The event is expected to be bigger and better than ever as membership numbers have increased considerably in the last 12 months. NEHA serves as a vital … [Read more...]