Emirates Old Trafford is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Head Chef within the Hilton Garden Inn.Liam Rutherford, who has a wealth of experience across high-profile venues, has taken up the position at the four-star hotel.Rutherford joins the hotel following a role as Head Chef at The Clarence in Bury, which saw him lead a team to achieve Best Food Pub in … [Read more...]
Claire Randall of Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa to take on new challenge after record breaking year
Claire Randall, Managing Director, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa will be leaving her role to take on a new challenge in the spring of 2019 after nearly 20 years at the hotel. Claire joined Lucknam Park in 1999 as General Manager and was promoted to Managing Director in 2010.Lucknam Park, a member of both Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain Hotels, has continually … [Read more...]
Travelodge opens new flagship hotel in Lincoln City centre
Today, Travelodge, Lincolnshire’s first budget hotel brand celebrates 30 years of trading in the county with a hat trick of growth and investment announcements. This includes the official opening of its new Lincolnshire flagship hotel, Lincoln City Centre Travelodge.The new hotel, which is the company’s 572nd hotel and its 10th property in Lincolnshire, was opened by the … [Read more...]
Whatley Manor to refurbish kitchens and refresh hotel bedrooms
Whatley Manor will undertake a full refurbishment of its kitchens between 6 January and 13 February 2019 (the hotel will be closed during this period; however the Spa will remain open). In addition, a light refresh of the 23 bedrooms and suites will take place, including new solid wood floors in each and re-upholstered and/or new furnishings.The kitchen is being designed by … [Read more...]
The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage opens on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill
Possibly one of Edinburgh’s most anticipated restaurant openings, The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage opened on November 24th. It’s the first ever restaurant on Calton Hill, and one that promises diners breath-taking views across the Firth of Forth and the city skyline.Built on a cantilever so the restaurant is partially suspended over Calton Hill’s northwest slope, the … [Read more...]
Executive Head Chef appointment at Trump Turnberry
Award-winning chef Callum Dow has been promoted to Executive Head Chef at the iconic, five-star Trump Turnberry, bringing an exciting vision for the venue’s varied menus.Callum joined the hotel as Chef De Cuisine in 2017 and was quickly promoted to Executive Sous Chef within six months, before recently taking on the Executive Head Chef role across the resort’s dining … [Read more...]
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits Tower Hamlets Lunch Club and Meals on Wheels service
Staff and service users at the Russia Lane Day Centre and Lunch Club in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, were joined by a very special guest yesterday. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited the popular community hub to meet with its regulars and learn more about the value it brings to their lives.Her Royal Highness also visited Tower Hamlets’ Meals On … [Read more...]
Sally unveils marine themed showpiece at Culinary World Cup
Four months of meticulous work in her spare time came to fruition for a North Wales lecturer when she revealed a culinary art showpiece at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg last week.Sally Owens, a lecturer at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in Rhos-on-Sea, was a member of the Culinary Team Wales squad that won silver and bronze medals at the event, which attracted the world’s … [Read more...]
CH&CO apprentice chefs excel at industry events alongside chef mentors
Throughout November, CH&CO’s apprentice chefs showcased their talents and the skills and confidence they have developed with the CH&CO Chefs Academy at three high-profile industry events, with outstanding results.The up-and-coming chefs developed, created and cooked first class menus for the Craft Guild of Chefs Business Partners lunch, the Learning Curve Charity … [Read more...]
New opening | The Oak SW11 | Italian small plates in Battersea
Launching January 2019, The Oak SW11 will be the fourth restaurant and bar in a small, but perfectly formed group. The new Battersea opening will follow in the footsteps of hugely popular flagship, The Oak W2 on Westbourne Park Road in Notting Hill. Restaurateur Jasper Gorst and his team are delighted to announce their expansion south of the river, occupying the space that was … [Read more...]
LGH Hotels Management Ltd announce multi-million pound refurbishment plan to revolutionise the guest experience
LGH Hotels Management Ltd, formerly known as LHM UK, has announced a multi-million pound refurbishment plan across their portfolio of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels throughout the UK, starting with the Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4, Jct.4, the Holiday Inn Brentwood and the Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central.Now under new ownership, LGH Hotels Management Ltd will … [Read more...]
Bank report shows: diners select and spend in, the more social restaurants
If anyone still wonders why top chefs and restauranteurs dedicate so much marketing time and money to social media... Barclaycard, which processes nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, has shared the answers.Eat-commerce: 15 per cent of diners rule out visiting restaurants that lack a social media presence or menu to view online.Instaurant: 41 … [Read more...]
Cycas secures deal to manage its first Marriott Courtyard hotel at London City Airport
Cycas Hospitality continues to grow its European portfolio with a new hotel management agreement for its first property under the Courtyard by Marriott brand.The hotel management company has signed a deal with developer Bricks Capital to operate the 196-room Courtyard London City Airport, a seven-storey property which will incorporate a ground-floor restaurant and meeting … [Read more...]
Blythswood Square Hotel gets into the festive spirit
Glasgow’s luxury city centre hotel and spa, The Blythswood Square Hotel, is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by supporting Cash for Kids.The Blythswood Square Hotel has launched its new Christmas cocktail menu, featuring drinks that will warm the cockles of any humbug heart.And if that wasn’t enough, £1 from every Christmas cocktail sold in December is being … [Read more...]
