By Denis Sheehan MIH The late Sara Jayne Stanes OBE once told me that hospitality’s key to long term success was in learning to be more hospitable to our own, the people we work alongside. How pleased she would have been to sit in on the lunch that took place yesterday at Galvin at Windows, celebrating two remarkable KPs. Following a conversation with Peter … [Read more...]
Guests from across the globe enjoy IoH’s 85th Anniversary Dinner & Awards 2023
By Angela Green The bespoke 85th Anniversary Highball Cocktail, specially created by Spirit Cartel, welcomed over 320 guests at this year’s sold-out IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 at the London Hilton Bankside. Industry people from across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas travelled to join the Institute and help it celebrate its 85th year … [Read more...]
Cabinet Office’s Crown Representative to address IoH Annual Dinner
By Denis Sheehan MIH Martin Traynor OBE FIH and Small Business Crown Representative at the UK Government’s Cabinet Office has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Institute of Hospitality’s Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 ceremony, 26 June at the Hilton London Bankside. Traynor, both an IoH Fellow and avid supporter said: “Having attended last year’s … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in Partnership with Caterer.com 2023 raises £4,000 plus for Youth Council
By Denis Sheehan MIH As people arrived at The Belfry for the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in Partnership with Caterer.com 2023, it was apparent someone had turned up the happy dial, everyone was beaming. Most were returning and knew what was in store, and those that weren’t seemed to tune into the happy vibe with ease. Bacon rolls were wolfed, and teas and coffees … [Read more...]
lunch! reveals the café innovators to meet at the show
lunch! – the definitive event for the café, coffee shop and food-to-go sector has revealed an extensive list of exhibitors that are helping transform coffee shops across the nation. The trade show returns to ExCeL London on 27-28 September and promises to showcase 300 of the most trend-setting brands for visitors to explore. Exhibitors to see include Grind, the sleek, … [Read more...]
Registration now open for Casual Dining, Commercial Kitchen, and lunch! 2023
Hosted across two days on 27-28 September 2023 at ExCeL London, Casual Dining, Commercial Kitchen & lunch! are set to return for their best editions yet. The co-located shows offer insight, inspiration and the latest products and services for restaurants, food-to-go, pubs, bars, cafés, coffee shops, supermarkets, contract caterers, hotels, delivery, wholesalers’ … [Read more...]
In Good Company launched by Company of Cooks
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Company of Cooks has announced the launch of ‘In Good Company’, an event series that sees guest chefs, restaurateurs and producers preparing and cooking one-off menus in some truly incredible venues, harnessing the ingredients and capturing the spirit of the summer season. Starting in May and culminating in late … [Read more...]
This year’s Arena Savoy Lecture, considered consensus reached
By Nicola Knight, Insight Manager, Eating Out and Food-to-Go, IGD, and Charlotte Jackson, Head of Foodservice, William Murray PR & Marketing. This year’s Arena Savoy Lecture was one of the best attended and most memorable events in the organisation’s 32 year history. Nearly 200 guests gathered in the impressive Savoy Lancaster Ballroom, firstly to listen to industry … [Read more...]
Nominations open for the 2023 Institute of Hospitality Annual Dinner & Awards
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Nominations open for the 2023 Institute of Hospitality Annual Dinner & Awards. Nominations are now open as the IoH’s Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 returns to Hilton London Bankside on 26 June 2023 to celebrate the achievements and talent from across the global hospitality industry. This year the annual dinner will mark the Institute’s 85th year … [Read more...]
Paul Askew and team busy preparing for the greatest party on the planet
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Paul Askew and team busy preparing for the greatest party on the planet. The Art School is a hive of activity as Liverpool gears up for two huge weeks of Eurovision, centre-stage Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team are prepping a trio of Ukrainian-inspired dishes. In the run up to hosting the global event that is Eurovision Askew said: “Since the … [Read more...]
The British Library’s Food Season is back 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The British Library’s Food Season is back 2023. The British Library’s Food Season, 17 April – 7 June 2023, returns for its sixth year, bringing together some of the most influential names in food to highlight the stories, the politics and the people behind how and why we eat. From a celebration of African Caribbean takeaways to a … [Read more...]
Simon Rimmer confirmed as host of the U Dine Awards
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Simon Rimmer confirmed as host of the U Dine Awards. The U Dine Awards, created to recognise excellence in University Hospitality, have revealed that their awards ceremony will be hosted by Simon Rimmer. Rimmer is a chef and the co-presenter of Sunday Brunch, the Sunday morning show waking up the nation with a mix of chat, … [Read more...]
2023 Oscar nominee makes video to thank hospitality students ahead of big night
By Angela Green, Content Executive: 2023 Oscar nominee makes video to thank hospitality students ahead of big night. James Martin, star of 'An Irish Goodbye' has made a video message for students at Aurora Foxes, a specialist catering college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. The message came as a response to a ‘Good Luck’ film clip that … [Read more...]
Foxhills announce joining the IoH at The Belfry in May
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Foxhills announce joining the IoH at The Belfry in May. Set up to generate further backing of their Youth Council, the Institute of Hospitality’s golf day, in Partnership with Caterer.com has today announced that award-winning golf resort, hotel, and country club, Foxhills, will join the roster of industry names at The Belfry this … [Read more...]
Precision assured at the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in Partnership with Caterer.com
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Precision assured at the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day, in Partnership with Caterer.com. The inaugural Institute of Hospitality Golf Day in Partnership with Caterer.com was a huge success in many ways, most notably by raising £5,225 for the IoH Youth Council who support young people in the early days of their career in … [Read more...]