The Institute of Hospitality has launched its prestigious UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition and is calling all front-of-house managers to apply before the closing date on Monday 25 October 2021. With the regional and grand final held at the Café Royal in London on 10 January 2022, the competition, which began in 2009, boasts previous winners, Daniel Greenock from … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s first major hospitality launch post-lockdown now open
Nottingham’s New York inspired bar, grill and live entertainment space, The Blind Rabbit is the first major venue to launch post-lockdown in the city centre. The heritage building, which is brimming with original features, has sat empty since the closure of Belgian restaurant Belgo in June 2019. But now the flagship venue transports customers across the Atlantic, taking … [Read more...]
Vegan deli, café selects Seven Dials’ to launch
Shaftesbury has today announced that independent vegan deli, café and Scandinavian inspired store, White Pine, has selected Seven Dials’ Earlham Street to launch their latest location, forming a new London flagship space for the café concept, set to launch later this month. Spanning just over 1,200 sq ft at 33 Earlham Street, the new White Pine flagship café and deli will … [Read more...]
Bristol hotels target major conference organisers
A Bristol hotel is taking steps to boost its business to become the third residential venue in the city to accommodate more than 300 delegates for a conference. Work is due to start at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre later this month and will take around five weeks to complete. General Manager Imran Ali said: “The hotel has been wi-fi hybrid-ready for a long … [Read more...]
Bon Vivant announces Edinburgh opening
The Bon Vivant Group is expanding its collection of Edinburgh eateries with a new 140 cover restaurant, Luckenbooths. The new outlet will open in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Taking its name from the locked booths which used to exist on the ground floor of the tenement buildings that formerly stood at the north of the historical Royal Mile, Luckenbooths will … [Read more...]
Accor joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Accor, a hospitality group with more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries, has today announced joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is a global organisation that brings together engaged hospitality companies and uses the industry’s collective power to address and tackle key challenges … [Read more...]
MPs debate introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting
Following yesterday's debate among MPs regarding the introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting, we are delighted to share some insight to the key issues discussed. The views below are from Ranjit Dhindsa, Head of Employment, Pensions, Immigration and Compliance at European law firm Fieldfisher. The debate was a cross industry one, but pay gaps, especially related … [Read more...]
Introducing London’s newest venue: The View, Royal College of Surgeons of England
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Beautiful views of the city, a large rooftop terrace and four elegant and versatile rooms, The Royal College of Surgeons of England and its catering and events partner Searcys is delighted to introduce London’s newest destination venue, The View is located on the sixth floor of the prestigious College. Now open for events, … [Read more...]
Cornwall comes to Hammersmith, Stephane Delourme Pop-Up at Sam’s Riverside
Stephane Delourme, Group Head Chef of Rick Stein Restaurants, will join Sam Harrison and Head Chef Ashley Tinoco for a short series of special events at Sam’s Riverside in November 2021. The five ticketed services will kick off with dinner on 16 November, followed by lunch and dinner on 17 and 18 November. (The events had been scheduled for last year but were cancelled due to … [Read more...]
Shangri-La The Shard, London turning pink for October
This October, Shangri-La The Shard, London will turn pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with vibrant pink décor and pink-inspired artworks, and a special Pink Afternoon Tea featuring pastries designed by breast cancer patients from Guy’s Cancer. Available from 29th September – 7th November, a percentage of proceeds from each afternoon tea sold will go towards … [Read more...]
Brightstar acquires The Villare Hotel
Brightstar Hospitality has acquired The Villare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon for an undisclosed sum. Formerly called The Grosvenor, the hotel will undergo a renovation program and will be rebranded back to its original name. Clive Nicholls, Chairman of Brightstar Hospitality lives in Stratford-upon-Avon and fondly remembers when the hotel was at its height and said: “We have had … [Read more...]
Doyle Collection appoint new Group Director of Sales and Marketing
The Doyle Collection, a family-owned Irish luxury hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Spencer Yeo as Group Director of Sales and Marketing. Yeo joins the international hotel group with over 28 years’ experience in luxury hospitality. During that time, he has worked extensively in the Middle East, Africa, the US and the UK with brands which include Conrad … [Read more...]
Sticks’n’Sushi mark ‘Extraordinary Voyages’
‘Extraordinary Voyages’ is the theme of this year’s Chelsea in Bloom, which runs from September 20th – 25th. Throughout the week, visitors to the Kings Road, Chelsea, will be able to feast their eyes on the most dramatic of floral displays at Sticks’n’Sushi. A huge, fierce dragon, made entirely of sustainably sourced and maintained fresh flowers and foliage, will wrap its … [Read more...]
Nama, Liverpool opens with Japanese inspired small plates from the land and ocean
Nama, Liverpool is the latest venture from renowned Sheffield based husband-and-wife duo chef Luke French and business director Stacey Sherwood-French. Located in the new GPO Food Hall, Nama is a contemporary Izakaya-inspired dining and drinking concept, offering a menu of standout dishes in a more casual setting than their critically acclaimed flagship restaurant, JÖRO, in … [Read more...]
Drinkaware CEO steps down, search for replacement imminent
Drinkaware’s Chief Executive, Elaine Hindal, has announced that, after almost nine years at the helm, she is stepping down from her role in the new year. Hindal will formally leave her position on 28 January 2022. The search for a new Drinkaware Chief Executive will begin shortly. Elaine Hindal said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my nine years leading the Drinkaware Trust and … [Read more...]
