Following an intense and comprehensive renovation led by the award-winning designer Martin Hulbert; the five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Residences will unveil 134 new bedrooms, 10 new suites and an exciting new guest destination this November.The Grande Dame of Piccadilly re-emerges reinvigorated by a transformation of all ten floors; including bedrooms and suites, and the … [Read more...]
Searcys appointed to revisit their roots in The Treehouse
British restaurant and catering company, Searcys has been appointed as the official caterer for The Alnwick Garden and The Treehouse, both situated on the grounds of the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland in Alnwick, Northumberland.A true homecoming for Searcys, 1837 was the year the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland employed their new confectioner and pastry … [Read more...]
New 160-studio aparthotel unveiled in Manchester today
Today, Locke Hotels unveiled its most ambitious venue to date, Whitworth Locke, in the heart of Manchester. The 160-studio aparthotel, designed around a central glass atrium, includes a crossfit gym, third wave coffee house, an exclusive pop-up cocktail bar and immersive co-working spaces for both guests and city residents.Previously a cotton mill, the venue has been … [Read more...]
Head and neck cancer patients helped with their care and cooking by future chefs
Plymouth’s future chefs have been helping those with or recovering from head and neck cancer to explore the culinary world at a special event held in City College Plymouth’s popular PL1 restaurant.Hosted by Plymouth’s Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist, Steph Murgatroyd, and funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, the event welcomed patients who wanted learn about … [Read more...]
Open today So L.A, RUSK & RUSK’s new £1million venue
A first for Scotland RUSK & RUSK, the team behind The Butchershop Bar & Grill, Hutchesons City Grill, and The Spanish Butcher, today open their latest restaurant, bar and event space, So L.A. Situated on Glasgow’s Mitchell Street, the new all-day venue is inspired by the vibrancy and diversity of the West Coast’s drinking and dining scene.Conceptualised by … [Read more...]
Friday Fun: Seafood restaurateur wins Strictly Come Prancing
The first ever Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland ‘Strictly Come Prancing’ event has been won by restauranteur Lynne Jones, the woman behind one of the Finnieston’s most popular seafood restaurants Crabshakk.Lynne Jones and her partner Gregor Ewing dazzled the panel of judges, which included TV fashionista Gok Wan, with an American Smooth number. After a tense dance-off … [Read more...]
Award winning apprentice chef celebrates recipe for success
Apprentice chef Thomas Martin, who has sampled work in some of London’s top fine dining restaurants, celebrated the recipe for success when he collected a coveted national award.Thomas, 22, sous chef at 13 Market Street, Caerphilly, was named Foundation Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on November … [Read more...]
Interview with Peter Ducker, CEO, Institute of Hospitality: future staffing hospitality
Hospitality students joined industry leaders at H&C EXPO recently to discuss the best way to staff the hospitality industry of the future. According to a report by UKHospitality and KPMG carried out last year, the industry will need to find almost a million extra workers by 2029 to sustain its growth.The biggest challenge currently facing hospitality employers is … [Read more...]
Principals by CH&CO strengthens operations team with two key appointments
Principals by CH&CO has made two key appointments to its operations team, reflecting its strong growth.Colin Wills and Verity Butcher have joined the team in the roles of operations director for secondary schools and operations manager for London primary schools, respectively, as the specialist state school caterer welcomed 16 new schools to its portfolio for the … [Read more...]
Leonardo Hotels acquire the prestigious Midland Hotel, Manchester
Leonardo Hotels is proud to announce the acquisition of the iconic Midland Hotel, Manchester. Situated in the heart of the city on Peter Street, the Grade II listed building encompasses stylish design, fine dining and renowned customer service since it opened in 1903, making the property an important part of the city’s history. With the acquisition, Leonardo Hotels will draw on … [Read more...]
Hero Chefs are cooking up a storm on board LNER trains
Today, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) announces the launch of Hero Chefs, a new initiative designed to embrace its top cooking talent and enhance the on-board catering experience for its customers.Eight chefs from across the train operator’s route – two from each region along the East Coast Main Line – have been carefully selected based on their passion for food, local … [Read more...]
Moving Venue adds Magazine London to catering roster
Award-winning catering company Moving Venue has been announced as exclusive caterer for Magazine London, an innovative new event space located in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula set to launch in summer 2019.With a remit that includes all aspects of the venue’s catering - from producing high-end three-course menus to creating canapés for over 3,000 guests at the same … [Read more...]
Looking ahead: 2019 Global Food and Drink Trends at a glance – please discuss
We are delighted to feature an article by Jenny Zegler, Associate Director, Mintel Food and Drink, where she looks at how issues of sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will inspire formulation, packaging, marketing and more in food and drink in the years to come.Sustainability“In 2019, support of and demand for more corporate sustainability … [Read more...]
StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotels Inc. announce acquisition of The Arch London for The Prince Akatoki
StayWell Holdings, a subsidiary of Prince Hotels Inc. which is one of Japan’s leading hotel and leisure companies, have announced its first property under The Prince Akatoki brand, with the acquisition of The Arch London, which will undergo a refurbishment, rebrand and repositioning in 2019.The Prince Akatoki is a new brand reflecting visual elements synonymous with Japan, … [Read more...]
