The definition of hospitality – noun – the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors and strangers. Delivery of such being totally dependent upon skilled people. Most restaurants have a foundation of regular customers that return frequently as a consequence of being served a good hospitality experience. Please note, the word served precedes … [Read more...]
Brand Hospitality
Following receipt of the June issue of Chef & Restaurant Magazine, we were inspired to publish the introduction to this month's edition below by Editor Claire Bosi. You can enjoy reading the whole magazine here, as we have. Especially the article by Silvano Giraldin. For any of you who were perplexed by our campaign to ask the PM to appoint a Minister for Hospitality, … [Read more...]
Sally Abé’s new restaurant ‘The Pem’ opening at the Conrad London St James
Chef Sally Abé’s eagerly anticipated new restaurant will open on Thursday 1st July at the Conrad London St James. As one of the Capital’s most talented and awarded chefs, Sally’s impact on the London food scene is about to reach new heights at The Pem. The menu at The Pem displays an elevated style of the food that Sally has become renowned for; it’s more refined, more … [Read more...]
Harrods and Tom Kerridge announce opening of Kerridge’s Fish & Chips
Harrods and Tom Kerridge will open Kerridge’s Fish & Chips from 11 June 2021, offering a premium fish and seafood menu, with gourmet fish and chips made with the freshest fish and finest produce from all over Britain. Expanding his renowned restaurant repertoire, Tom Kerridge’s new Harrods destination will celebrate the best of classic British in both its location and its … [Read more...]
Three Michelin Star Hélène Darroze at The Connaught reopening next week
Tuesday 18th May heralds the anticipated reopening of Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. After what has been an exceptionally challenging year for global hospitality, Hélène and her London team have emerged stronger than ever and are eagerly looking forward to welcoming guests back to the restaurant. Although 2021 began unpromisingly with ongoing closures in Britain and … [Read more...]
Gino D’Acampo ‘super excited’ about opening his new restaurant in Manchester
INNSiDE by Meliá has agreed a strategic partnership with Gino D’Acampo. INNSiDE currently operates in Manchester, with openings in Liverpool and Newcastle launching on 16 and 17 May, and further UK sites planned to open in 2022. D’Acampo will harness his extensive knowledge of artisan Italian suppliers to ensure guests enjoy only the best ingredients. Menus will feature dishes … [Read more...]
Paul Askew interprets a perfect storm on the horizon for hospitality
Speaking with Paul Askew yesterday, who due to the adverse weather was mid-stream in cancelling 88 outdoor covers, I found inspiring. Amidst his present tense challenges, he was equally, if not more concerned about his industry. Askew is enjoying his 40th year in hospitality, chef and owner of The Art School restaurant, The Art School Cellars, and The Art of Wine. His … [Read more...]
Introducing… Harrods Social by Jason Atherton
Harrods is celebrating the re-opening of restaurants on May 17th with the launch of Harrods Social by Jason Atherton. The most recent addition to Atherton’s The Social Company – and the first located within a department store – Harrods Social by Jason Atherton will offer British cuisine in a relaxed yet elegant setting. The 114-seat (60 under current Covid restrictions) … [Read more...]
Asian restaurateurs experiencing a recipe limiting their ability to bounce back
Asian restauranteurs in Torquay, one of hubs of UK tourism are reporting an acute shortage of chefs and front of house staff ahead of an expectation to realise a boom in staycations. The very much needed boom in staycations for holidaymakers, and hospitality providers could be curtailed due to a lack of chefs and front of house team members. We spoke with chef and owner of … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants appoint director to drive international growth
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has appointed Damien Brassel as Director of Culinary, International. Brassel most recently worked with SBE Hospitality and Lifestyle in New York and has over 25 years Industry experience working in some of the world’s leading hospitality groups and Michelin starred restaurants, including Rockpool Dining group in Sydney. Brassel joins Gordon … [Read more...]
UK’s first Persian hospitality network launches
The Persian Hospitality Network (PHN), a platform aiming to celebrate and raise awareness of Persian people and brands in the UK hospitality sector, has been launched today. Profiling both leading and up-and-coming Persian individuals and brands, the PHN will support the work of industry professionals including chefs, restaurants, hoteliers, cooks, writers, food … [Read more...]
Hilton KP and Executive Chef team to join Cyrus Todiwala at The Belfry
The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021, in association with Meiko, taking place in June at The Belfry will welcome a new team this year thanks to Meiko UK’s Kitchen Porters Club. The new team will be captained by Raul Noja Garcia, a kitchen porter at the Hilton in York who was nominated by his colleague, Saurabh Prabhakar, Executive Chef, Hilton, York and Culinary … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr inviting pandemic heroes to dine at Le Gavroche
Michel Roux Jr is inviting friends, family and colleagues of all deserving pandemic heroes to nominate them for a chance to enjoy lunch or dinner for two people on the house at his Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche. “From firemen to food store employees, from teachers, volunteers, charity workers, carers to soldiers, so many people in the community have done such a magnificent … [Read more...]
The Pass at South Lodge set for Steven Edwards summer residency
Steven Edwards is set to return to South Lodge for an eight-week summer residency - Steven Edwards at The Pass. The Masterchef: The Professionals 2013 winner and his team from etch. will be taking over the restaurant from Friday 2 July until Sunday 29 August 2021. The takeover comes as The Pass launches a series of guest chef residences and etch. closes for a major … [Read more...]
Lecture to celebrate 100th birthday of culinary legend Ron Kinton
Westminster Kingsway College and the Institute of Hospitality are to host a lecture to celebrate the 100th birthday of culinary legend Ron Kinton. The Ron Kinton Anniversary Lecture is being held in recognition of the chef, author and educationist’s huge influence on the catering profession and his lifetime of dedication to the industry. The lecture, which is to be an … [Read more...]
