It seems like a straight forward enough question and most of us will know the answer before we are even asked, but should it always be the same answer, maybe not. How a steak is cooked, or how well a steak is cooked can depend on a number of things in order to enjoy each steak to the full.The first choice will normally be the cut, and in most UK eateries that will be rump, … [Read more...]
Birds of a feather are flocking together changing hospitality ‘almost’ unnoticed
Recognising change and adapting to it rewards disproportionately, it’s how evolution works. Change however is something most find difficult, and maybe that explains the reward ratio.A current example being the world’s sixth largest hotel chain, it was created in January 2013 with one property. Since then has become the world’s fastest growing hotel chain with a network of … [Read more...]
Robin and Sarah Gill announce opening of Darby’s oyster bar
Robin and Sarah Gill have announced they will open Darby’s, an oyster bar, bakery and grill in London’s Nine Elms next month.Inspired by Robin’s jazz musician father, Earl ‘Darby’ Gill, the restaurant will celebrate his time spent touring America in the 50’s and early 60’s, reflecting the Manhattan bars he frequented on his travels. Darby’s will pay homage to Earl with a … [Read more...]
Prepped & ready: Commercial Kitchen 2019 reveals its record speaker line-up
Commercial Kitchen’s biggest ever speaker list has reached 48 and is still rising, with new names from Greene King, Costa Coffee, TRG, BrewDog, EAT., Las Iguanas, Dishoom, Hilton Hotels, CH&Co, GAIL’s, and Jamie’s Italian all set to share exclusive insights at their industry show, when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 June.Thanks to the addition of a second … [Read more...]
Young chef protégés line up with their mentors to fundraise for Adopt a School
CELEBRATION OF CHEFS AND PROTÉGÉS: CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED & MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS TEAM UP WITH FORMER APPRENTICES TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS DINNER IN AID OF ADOPT A SCHOOLEarlier this month a unique line-up of leading chefs teamed up with their protégés at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to generously volunteer their time and showcase a world-class menu … [Read more...]
Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019 and winner of David Lyell Scholarship named
Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019 has been awarded to Julien Piveteau who wins this year’s the David Lyell Scholarship, 21 year-old Julien, is a Demi Chef de Partie at the London Hilton on Park Lane.Julien presented an exquisite menu to the acclaimed judging panel – this year including Mick Burke, Ross Sneddon, Benoit Blin, Mark Poynton, Jerome Dreux and Liam Grimes – … [Read more...]
Craft Union Pub Company celebrates continued growth with opening pub 300
Craft Union Pub Company is celebrating a significant milestone with the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern re-opened its doors following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked behind the bar for more than 20 years.In line with Craft Union’s … [Read more...]
Gluten free and increased vegan offering at Wadworth pubs
Wadworth has launched new Spring and Summer gluten free menus and an increased vegan offering for its managed pubs. The menus will be available from Easter in their managed pub estate throughout the west country. More than 100 new dishes are available for the pubs to choose from that are either gluten free or vegan, developed by the food development team at Wadworth. … [Read more...]
Arora Group appoints GM for Heathrow Terminal 2
Arora Group has announced the appointment of James Street as General Manager of the new Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2, opening Summer 2019. James leads the pre-opening team with over 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins from Arora Group sister property, Renaissance London Heathrow, where he held the position of Operations Manager since 2015. … [Read more...]
Bill’s announce new look sites and good start to 2019
Casual restaurant group Bill’s announces their next wave of new look sites with a further 11 upgraded restaurants in Q2 2019 kicking off in Leeds, and 10 further restaurants throughout the UK.The news comes off the back of consistent performance ahead of the market since Q4 2018, and a very successful Q1 2019 trading period. March saw like-for-like sales of 12.2% across … [Read more...]
Hilton, Marriott, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Express show the way in a diverse hospitality workforce
More and more hotels are taking on staff with learning disabilities and say they are reaping the rewards of a more diverse workforce. Less than 6% of people with learning disabilities are in paid employment, but this is slowly changing thanks to the likes of chains such as Hilton, Marriott, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Express.The Down’s Syndrome Association’s … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey hosts HRH The Prince of Wales at University of Cumbria
BaxterStorey played host to The Prince of Wales last week when His Royal Highness, the Patron of the Foundation of Common Land, attended a summit at the University of Cumbria.The conference, set up to encourage cooperation between the cultural farmed landscape and nature conservation in the Lake District, was held in the university’s Ambleside campus and was attended by … [Read more...]
Sodexo supports student entrepreneurs raising mental health awareness among young people
Sodexo Schools and Universities is supporting the next generation of socially-minded leaders as they raise awareness of mental health issues, as part of its platinum partnership with Enactus UK. Students from Enactus teams across the country were asked to come up with social enterprises aimed at supporting students’ mental health as they transition into university, in an … [Read more...]
Fennel risotto with smoked salmon, Sicilian lemon and vodka, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE
Adding vodka to a risotto may sound a little strange for some, but it really adds a wonderful flavour to the rice and compliments the sweet fennel and smoked salmon beautifully.Serves 4Ingredients:1 large head of fennel75g unsalted butter2tb olive oil1 onion, peeled, finely chopped275 g GRAN RISERVA RICE100ml vodka1 litre light chicken stock … [Read more...]
