H&C News in Partnership with Meiko UK are hosting the 2023 sustainability roundtable at The Dorchester, Park Lane, London this November. Guests from across hospitality and catering will gather to explore one of the most pressing and compelling issues of our time: sustainability and water. As the event convenes, our world faces an unprecedented challenge that transcends … [Read more...]
Big Fang Collective appoints new CEO
By Angela Green Big Fang Collective has appointed Chris Morgan as the new CEO to lead the group on its path to expansion, with six new sites opening over the next two years, including Nottingham targeted for early 2024. Morgan joins as CEO to help drive new experiential concepts planned for rollout in 2024. Previously he held the role of Managing Director at Big Fang … [Read more...]
Master Innholders cyclists raise £36,000 for Hospitality Action
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by Guestline A total of 27 cyclists from within the Master Innholders community have helped to raise over £36,000 for Hospitality Action, taking part in a three-day cycle ride through the Burgundy wine region of France. Taking place between 1-3 September and in collaboration with Cycle Tours UK, Hatch Mansfield and Procurement … [Read more...]
The O2 Academy Brixton to reopen on condition of meeting safety measures
By Angela Green The O2 Academy Brixton will be allowed to reopen after its owners agreed to meet 77 “extensive and robust” safety measures in response to a fatal incident at the venue in December 2022, when two people died and others were seriously injured following a crowd crush at the door. Following the episode during a gig by the Afrobeats star Asake, Academy … [Read more...]
Nando’s No Chuckin’ Our Chicken on track to donate 124mph
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Nando’s is celebrating 10 years of its food donation programme, ‘No Chuckin’ Our Chicken’. Since the scheme’s inception in 2013, Nando’s has donated 4.3 million meals to charities and community groups across the UK and Ireland. This year the business is on track to have its most successful totals yet, … [Read more...]
Being hospitable, a complex interplay of cultural, psychological, and social factors
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Hospitability, a virtue deeply ingrained in human culture for centuries, is the art of welcoming and accommodating others with warmth and generosity. It reflects not only our ability to open our homes but also our hearts to strangers and acquaintances alike. Understanding what makes people hospitable is a complex interplay of cultural, … [Read more...]
Botanico opening in Liverpool
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software A new eatery is heading to South Liverpool’s Woolton Village this October, Botanico, located in the former Il Ristorante by Crust site. Created by the team behind Liverpool’s Italian Quarter in the city centre, Botanico will be open every day from 9am until 9pm serving up freshly made dishes. Father … [Read more...]
Sustainable solutions drive The Convention Centre Dublin 10 year contract retention
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Levy Ireland has announced being awarded a 10-year contract extension to provide hospitality services at The Convention Centre Dublin. Fitzers Catering originally won the contract back in 2010 when the venue first opened. Supporting local suppliers and creating fresh seasonal menus was a mainstay … [Read more...]
AI is transforming robot and cobot adoption in hospitality
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing the adoption of deploying robots and cobots (collaborative robots) in the hospitality industry. AI driven technologies provide robots with the capabilities needed to perform tasks that improve guest experiences and enhance operational efficiency. Good for both guests and … [Read more...]
Winning Welsh champion chef and waiter head to Monaco
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Earlier this week, 12 young hospitality professionals competed for the title of Welsh champion in the Wales regional round of World Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) competition, held in Swansea by University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). The competition, hosted by UWTSD and supported by … [Read more...]
New head chef to launch Glasgow’s Hazel
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software A new restaurant opening in Glasgow’s city centre next month has announced its head chef ahead of opening its doors. Eric Avenier will launch Hazel from The Scotsman Group, where he worked across restaurants including The Corinthian Club, Scotsman Hotel, and Bothy Brasserie. The 51-year-old chef has spent … [Read more...]
New West African Restaurant opening in Borough Yards
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software This Autumn, Aji Akokomi, Owner of fine dining West African restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia, is set to open Akara in the heart of Borough Yards. Bearing the name of the black-eye bean fritter with roots in West Africa, which will feature on the menu, the 40 cover restaurant will champion traditional flavours … [Read more...]
Tempus appoints new pastry chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Doxford Group has appointed Catherine Smith, previously from Betty’s Cookery School and The Ritz London, as its new pastry chef for The Tempus, a new boutique hotel and restaurant on the Charlton Hall Estate in Northumberland. Smith embarked on her culinary journey at Gateshead College, where she … [Read more...]
Rugby stars and tango dancers celebrate Gaucho Cardiff opening in style
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Earlier this week Gaucho Cardiff threw a star-studded party to celebrate the opening of its first restaurant in Wales in the heart of the city’s historic St David’s Centre. The restaurant opening was joined by Lawrence Dallaglio and Jamie Roberts, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers, … [Read more...]
Promising to be the hottest dinner ticket of the year
By Angela Green Restaurant News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Marking the 25th anniversary of National Curry Week, 2nd - 8th October, and celebrating 15 years of Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City restaurant, five of London’s most spice-obsessed chefs are gathering on 6th October for what promises to be the hottest dinner ticket of the year. Executive … [Read more...]
