Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hailed Tax Equality Day as an outstanding success.Almost 900 Wetherspoon pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, lowered their prices by 7.5 per cent on the day to highlight the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.Tim Martin said: “Our like for like volumes (excluding new pubs) were up by 17 per … [Read more...]
Ei Group pledges to giveaway 15,000 free pints of Doombar to celebrate Cask Ale Week
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is helping its publicans attract new custom and increase sales by partnering with national brewer Molson Coors to giveaway 15,000 pints of Sharp’s Doombar between 25 Sept-8 Oct, coinciding with Cask Marque’s Cask Ale week (21 Sept-1 Oct).The nationwide exclusive promotion, which is available at its Bermondsey Pub Co. pubs, part of the … [Read more...]
Champagne central sparkles with six figure makeover
A new look for one of Glasgow’s finest establishments has just been revealed as Grand Central Hotel takes the wrap off a sparkling makeover. The iconic hotspot, overlooking Central Station in the heart of Glasgow’s style mile, has undergone a lavish refurbishment, to relaunch its iconic bar. Former Miss Scotland and TV presenter, Jennifer Reoch also joined the team to … [Read more...]
Craft Academy opens first London training brewery for apprentices
Craft brewing apprenticeship programme, Craft Academy has opening its first ever London training brewing in Herne Hill, bringing apprentice-led brewing to the capital. To celebrate the opening and the progress of the scheme in London, Craft Academy is hosting a launch event at the Florence Pub in Herne Hill, the new home of the microbrewery.The microbrewery will be a … [Read more...]
MAZAA wins double listing
Asian event caterer, MAZAA, has reached approved caterer status on two London venues’ lists.The caterer, who specialises in cuisine from the Indian subcontinent has been given approved caterer status at two vastly differing venues, Altitude London, Pimlico and the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Kings Cross, within the same month. The listing means that MAZAA will be joining … [Read more...]
Celtic Manor Resort’s apprentices delivering a five star experience
A motivated, trained and ambitious team has been created as a result of an apprenticeship programme that has been running for nine years at Wales’ famous five star Celtic Manor Resort, near Newport.Over the past five years, the resort has recruited 386 apprentices and currently employs 119 within a range of disciplines throughout the business. It has won several accolades … [Read more...]
H+J creates bespoke menu for RADA and KBTC fundraising production of Hamlet
Leading caterer H+J has been preparing for the food performance of a lifetime – to serve audiences attending a co-production of Hamlet staged by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company. The three-week production was held in aid of the RADA Attenborough Campaign to support the transformation of RADA’s Chenies Street site in London, further … [Read more...]
David Ellams appointed Head Chef at Tamburlaine
David Ellams has been appointed Head Chef of the luxurious 155-bedroom Tamburlaine in Cambridge.David, originally from Lancashire, has been in the kitchen for 19 years, most recently inspiring other young chefs and teaching them his craft at the Cambridge Regional College where David was Head of Programmes for Catering and Hospitality.Commenting on the new role at … [Read more...]
First Female Bartender at The American Bar
Philippa Guy, who has recently been appointed as senior bartender at The Savoy's famous American Bar, the first female in this role for 100 years. This prestigious role, which was held previously by the renowned cocktail figure Ada Coleman, was awarded to the Branbury- born 24 year old after she spent two years working her way up the ranks in this world famous bar.During … [Read more...]
Northern Hotelier shortlisted for the Oscars of the Hospitality Sector
General Manager of Carden Park and Head of Cheshire Hoteliers Association Paul Bayliss will represent the North of England as the only hotelier to be shortlisted for the prestigious Independent Hotelier Award.The Independent Hoteliers Award takes place annually, aims at recognising the passion of independently spirited hoteliers who drive the sector forward with creativity … [Read more...]
D&D London celebrates three milestone birthday
This autumn marks a season of celebration in D&D London’s history, with three of its restaurants reaching a landmark anniversary. Cantina del Ponte commemorates its 25th birthday this September, whilst Orrery celebrates its 20th in October, and Kensington Place heralds 30 years in the business this November.For a quarter of a century, riverside restaurant Cantina del … [Read more...]
Elior UK to support mental health campaign Heads Together
Elior UK has announced it will be supporting Heads Together, the mental health campaign of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The charity of the year partnership will come into effect at the beginning of the coming financial year, 1 October 2017.Catherine Roe, chief executive of Elior UK, said: “One in four adults in the UK … [Read more...]
ICHIBUNS rolls into Chinatown London for debut site
With a commitment to long-term curation and partnership with the Chinatown London community, Shaftesbury has announced that ICHIBUNS, the brand new Japanese-inspired dining concept promising luxury fast food, has opened its debut site at 22 Wardour Street in Chinatown London, one of the West End’s most iconic destinations.The 3,900 sq ft,130 cover restaurant spread across … [Read more...]
Brakspear rewards top tenants with Hospitality Awards
Tenants at seven Brakspear pubs were singled out for recognition and a £500 prize as winners of the pub operator’s annual Hospitality Awards.The awards rewarded tenants who had demonstrated either excellence in one area of their business, or achievement across the board. Overall sales growth, scores in the company’s Silent Customer mystery dining visits and TripAdvisor … [Read more...]
