CH&CO earlier this morning announced the acquisition of Mitie Catering, comprising Gather & Gather and Creativevents, the workplace catering and events businesses of Mitie. The deal brings an increase in turnover of £137m to CH&CO, 330 more sites across the UK and Ireland, and an additional 3,600 team members to the CH&CO family.Joining the CH&CO … [Read more...]
Scotland’s Dear Green Place making its mark as a major foodie destination
Take a walk around Glasgow city centre and you will find treats for the eyes and for the taste buds at virtually every turn. The city affectionately known as the Dear Green Place is as famous for its distinctive architecture as it is for its many parks. And increasingly, Scotland’s largest city is making its mark on the map as a major foodie destination.These twin … [Read more...]
UK travel hubs now a distinct foodservice market
The UK’s travel hubs, airports, motorway service stations, train stations and petrol forecourts now represent a distinct foodservice market. The value of the travel hub foodservice market increased by over +11% for the year ending June 2019, from £2.47bn to £2.75bn. Visits were up from 576 million to 619 million, an increase of more than 7%.Over the past three years, … [Read more...]
The Battleaxes and The Castle Inn acquired by The Country Pub Group
The Country Pub Group owned by young hospitality entrepreneur Matthew Lowe, has purchased two pubs from Flatcappers, The Battleaxes in Wraxall, and The Castle Inn in Bradford-on-Avon.The Country Pub Group currently owns and runs The Mendip Inn, in Shepton Mallet and the acquisition boosts their portfolio to three. The group will be focusing on providing a consistently … [Read more...]
Food for the Brain accreditation at Royal Berkshire Conference Centre for Levy UK
Royal Berkshire Conference Centre (RBCC) and official catering partner Levy UK have been awarded a ‘Food for the Brain’ catering accreditation for their commitment to nutrition and wellbeing and achieving high standards of nutritional excellence in their food offering.Food for the Brain is an educational charity promoting the importance of nutrition and recognises the food … [Read more...]
Should the Government be investing £1.2bn in The Clink Charity?
The UK’s record on prisons is in comparison to most civilised societies, lamentable, and a huge drain on public funds, as well as public wellbeing. In 2019 the Government’s prison policy seems based on replicating Victorian prisoner warehouses and is now pledging to further fund their growth.In the run up to the imminent general election The Conservative Party with no fear … [Read more...]
FCSI EAME appoint Meiko UK’s Specification Manager
Meiko UK is delighted to announce that Specification Manager Mick Jary has been chosen as the new allied member for the EAME (Europe and Middle East) region of the FCSI.Jary joined Meiko UK in 2017 specifically to increase Meiko’s support for foodservice consultants. He has now been asked to represent the voice of the catering manufacturers to the boards of FCSI EAME and … [Read more...]
From quick serve restaurants to high end restaurants and everything in between
Burgers, beef burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, you name it burgers, has seen the humble burger transcend from quick serve restaurants to high end restaurants and everything in between. The popularity of burgers with food and drink outlets is equally abundant due to the high margins available.For some food and drink outlets space for equipment can be an … [Read more...]
Meiko UK fuels unprecedented growth by further strengthening management team
Meiko UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Evans as Sales Director UK, Evans brings extensive experience of sales leadership and business development in the catering sector.“Steve is joining Meiko UK as we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and in advance of exciting future developments within the Meiko group that will become apparent … [Read more...]
En Route invests in cutting edge creative design for onboard food and service
En Route International, a leading provider of food and service solutions for the onboard travel market, has launched a cutting edge creative design studio - aiming to support the growth of its business operations.The studio, based in Windsor, UK, will enable the company to instantly create designs and mock-ups that look as close to the final product as possible - … [Read more...]
The ubiquitous Chips, Fries & Wedges now open to all
The countertop 13 amp unit offers simplicity and versatility.Many operators want to serve the Ubiquitous Chips/Fries/Wedges but are often can’t. It could be premises limitations, or maybe the landlord won’t permit deep fat fryers, or there’s insufficient extraction, or limited power availability.Here’s the answer to overcome most, if not all, of … [Read more...]
Priti Patel called on to decimate the UK’s hospitality workforce foundations
The Centre for Social Justice is calling on Priti Patel today to honour her promise to restore ‘integrity’ to UK immigration. The call from Iain Duncan Smith and The Centre for Social Justice is demanding that all immigrant workers, EU and Non-EU, must earn at least £36,700 after Brexit.The Centre for Social Justice also publish a report today where they highlight various … [Read more...]
Motel One Q2 report increased revenues, profits and online bookings
Motel One has today announced positive figures through Q2 of 2019, with revenues, net profit and EBITDA continuing to rise. The group maintains its strong footing in the European hospitality market with 71 hotels and 20,157 rooms currently in operation across the continent.The Motel One Q2 report included a number of key highlights including...Two hotel redesigns … [Read more...]
New Operations Manager appointed at Holiday Inn MediaCityUK
Manchester-based Tower Hotel Management, part of The Peel Group, has appointed James Richardson as the Operations Manager at the Holiday Inn MediaCityUK.Bringing 16 years of hospitality experience, including 12 years with IHG, James joins from Holiday Inn Express TraffordCity where he was Deputy General Manager.Located at the heart of MediaCityUK, the Holiday Inn opened … [Read more...]
