By Angela Green: Six by Nico's next opening in Oxford. Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be the fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is renowned for their ever-evolving, accessible and affordable six-course tasting menu that changes every six … [Read more...]
Leicester College training kitchen re-opens after £100,000 grant from the Savoy Educational Trust
By Angela Green: Leicester College training kitchen re-opens after £100,000 grant from the Savoy Educational Trust. Leicester College has formally re-opened one of its training kitchens at the Freemen’s Park campus. The kitchen has undergone a major redesign and refurbishment project, part-funded by £100,000 from the Savoy Educational Trust, to equip … [Read more...]
Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson
By Angela Green: Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson. Ben Tish, Chef Director of the Cubitt House group of stylish central London-based pub/dining rooms, has announced the appointment of Stevie Phillip as Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson, in Motcomb Street, Belgravia. Scottish-born Stevie moved to London in 2014 to become a chef, looking … [Read more...]
Scottish Government’s new Pubs Code welcomed by CAMRA
By Angela Green: Scottish Government’s new Pubs Code welcomed by CAMRA. Scottish Government’s announcement that they will introduce legislation next week to bring in a statutory Scottish Pubs Code from October 2024, has been warmly welcomed by CAMRA’s Scotland Director Stuart McMahon. Following the announcement McMahon said: “Today’s announcement that the Scottish … [Read more...]
Darwin & Wallace acquired by Portobello
By Angela Green: Darwin & Wallace acquired by Portobello. The Portobello Pub Company has announced the acquisition of London-based neighbourhood bar-restaurant business, Darwin & Wallace. Darwin & Wallace will continue to operate under the same name, and continue to provide guests with its high-quality, all-day drinking and dining offer. The … [Read more...]
Levy UK launches 1,000 mile fundraising initiative for ParalympicsGB
By Angela Green: Levy UK launches 1,000 mile fundraising initiative for ParalympicsGB. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Levy UK has launched its 1,000-Mile Relay fundraising initiative in support of long-term official charity partner, ParalympicsGB. With the ambitious goal of raising over £50,000, Levy aims to make a significant impact in supporting the incredible … [Read more...]
The Kitchen Porters Club just keeps on growing and is keen to continue doing so
The industry sector and geographic reach of the Kitchen Porters Club just keeps growing, confirming the esteem across our industry that kitchen porters are held in. This is probably best illustrated by the range of kitchen porters in the past seven months that have won the coveted title Kitchen Porter of the Month. From York to Jersey, from care catering to restaurants, as you … [Read more...]
TWO Services gears up for another successful industry golf day at The Belfry
TWO Services gears up for another successful industry golf day at The Belfry On Thursday 9th May 2024, representatives from and customers of TWO Services will once again be taking part in the Institute of Hospitality’s (IoH) annual golf day at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. The nationwide kitchen cleaning and maintenance company will also be sponsoring the event alongside … [Read more...]
Great British Menu winner set to launch debut restaurant in Liverpool
By Angela Green: Great British Menu winner set to launch debut restaurant in Liverpool. Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of TV’s Great British Menu 2021, is set to open the doors of his debut restaurant Vetch later this Spring. Vetch, located at 29A Hope Street in the heart of his home town of Liverpool, is currently being transformed into a 26-cover fine dining … [Read more...]
Nine Stonegate managers gain new leadership roles
By Angela Green: Nine Stonegate managers gain new leadership roles. Stonegate Group marks a significant achievement as it celebrates the graduation of nine talented managers from its diverse pubs across the UK. This milestone marks the first-ever Aspirations cohort comprising members from each of Stonegate's three business units: Pub Partners, Craft Union and … [Read more...]
BM Caterers launches industry-leading inclusive benefits package for teams
By Angela Green: BM Caterers launches industry-leading inclusive benefits package for teams. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM has launched Pearfect, a benefits package for its team members reflecting the company’s continued commitment to inclusivity. The programme, launched this month, includes enhanced partner leave, as well as IVF and grandparent … [Read more...]
Sodexo gains level 3 NHS Evergreen Supplier status
By Angela Green: Sodexo gains level 3 NHS Evergreen Supplier status. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo Health & Care has achieved level 3 status on NHS’s Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment maturity matrix. The NHS is the world’s first health service to commit to reaching net zero carbon with a vision to respond to climate change and improve … [Read more...]
Back to the Floor raises more than a quarter of a million for Hospitality Action
By Angela Green: Back to the Floor raises more than a quarter of a million for Hospitality Action. Hospitality Action celebrated the triumphant return of their much-loved Back to the Floor event last week, raising an astonishing £258,643 for the charity. Returning for a sixth time and hosted by James Clarke, General Manager of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge … [Read more...]
Greek hotel brand to make UK debut in Covent Garden
By Angela Green: Greek hotel brand to make UK debut in Covent Garden. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Shaftesbury Capital has announced that ERGON House, the Greek boutique hotel brand, is set to open in Covent Garden in a newly refurbished heritage listed building, anchoring King Street next year. This will be the brand's first hotel outside of Greece, … [Read more...]
Heartwood acquires The White Hart, Lymington from Stonegate
Heartwood acquires The White Hart, Lymington from Stonegate. Heartwood Collection, the hospitality group backed by Alchemy Partners, has acquired The White Hart, Lymington from the Stonegate Group. The acquisition continues the Group’s ambitious growth plans, and it remains on track to grow to over 60 sites by 2027. Built in the late 1700’s, The White Hart is a … [Read more...]
