This Monday 9 March, the nation is invited to celebrate National Meatball Day with purpose, by turning its love of meatballs into meaningful support for children and young people living with muscular dystrophy. The Muscle Help Foundation, the UK’s leading experiential Muscular Dystrophy charity, is calling on meatball lovers everywhere to mark the day by cooking, sharing, … [Read more...]
Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel Appoints Executive Leadership Team Ahead of July Opening
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Dunbar as General Manager, Nicholas Bilski as Director of Food and Beverage and Jessica Tomain as Director of Sales and Marketing ahead of the property’s opening in July 2026. As the brand's second property to open following the success of Cleveland’s Fidelity Hotel, … [Read more...]
Green & Fortune Achieves B Corp Certification
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The UK's leading independent caterer Green & Fortune has achieved B -Corp certification, formally recognising the company’s long-term commitment to operating a values-first business that balances sustainable growth with a positive social and environmental impact. The certification marks an important milestone … [Read more...]
Boxpark Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club BOXPARK, the award-winning hospitality and leisure group, has announced the appointment of Rob Cooper as its new Chief Financial Officer, joining the business to lead its financial strategy and support the company’s next stage of growth. Rob joins BOXPARK following four and a half years as Financial Director at … [Read more...]
Spring Indulgence Arrives at The Municipal Hotel & Spa with Seasonal Dining, Spa Escapes and Mother’s Day Moments to Remember
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI This spring, The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool – MGallery Collection, Liverpool’s first and only five-star hotel, invites guests to embrace the season of renewal with a series of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to celebrate flavour, family and meaningful moments - perfect for Mother’s Day. As the city moves into brighter … [Read more...]
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has signed an agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (THR), a premier Japanese hospitality group operating “TOKYU HOTELS” chain owned by Tokyu Corporation. This signals a major step in GHA’s strategic growth in Asia and particularly into Japan’s … [Read more...]
National Sustainability Week 2026
“When it comes to sustainability and preserving the health of our planet, schools and catering companies have a huge part to play. “Teaching children about where their food comes from and how it’s produced – as well as seasonal ingredients and plant-based nutrition – is crucial in forming their dietary habits. “Because of this, many schools have already introduced … [Read more...]
26 Waltham Forest Primary Schools Appoint Juniper Ventures as New Catering Partner
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Juniper Ventures has been appointed as the new catering partner for 26 primary schools across Waltham Forest, following the Waltham Forest Aggregation Tender, which saw schools come together to tender collectively for their future food service. The partnership marks the start of a new chapter for school meals in … [Read more...]
VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings announced as Primary Sponsor Partner of The Mediterranean aha Forum
VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings (VMIM), part of the Malta Tourism Authority, has been confirmed as the primary sponsor partner of The Mediterranean aha Forum. The forum will take place on 18 March 2026 at the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa, Balluta Bay, St Julian’s. The Mediterranean aha Forum, in Partnership with VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings, will … [Read more...]
Various Eateries Outline Acquisition of Pubs with Rooms from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Various Eateries PLC has announced exchanging on asset purchase agreements to acquire a portfolio of premium pubs with rooms from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The Group expects to complete the acquisition of four sites on or around 23 March 2026, with a further agreement in place to potentially acquire a fifth … [Read more...]
Prue Leith, Delia Smith and Stanley Tucci Back Call for Cooking Lessons in UK Primary Schools
Dame Prue Leith, Delia Smith CH and Stanley Tucci have united at Parliament to call on the UK Government to ensure every child has access to regular practical cookery lessons. The icons of the food industry are backing Leiths, the culinary school founded by Dame Prue Leith, as it raises awareness of the benefits of cooking for children of all ages. Leiths is on a … [Read more...]
Six Senses Marks Its London Debut with Landmark Opening at The Whiteley
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has unveiled its first property in the UK. Breathing new life into the former Whiteley’s department store on Queensway, Six Senses London becomes a cornerstone of the brand’s emerging collection of urban properties which introduce a different rhythm into city life. … [Read more...]
Hilton London Paddington Unveils Multi-Million-Pound Renovation
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI As it marks 173 years of history, Hilton London Paddington, the iconic listed hotel renowned for its royal associations and longstanding charitable legacy, announces a landmark multi-million-pound renovation of guest rooms, ballrooms, and interiors - ushering in a new chapter of heritage-luxury hospitality in the capital. The ambitious … [Read more...]
Leaf Hospitality Joins Partners on Site as Hampton by Hilton Wigan Build Gathers Pace
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI leaf HOSPITALITY joined Wigan Council and development partners Cityheart, Hilton and Galliford Try on site this week to mark significant progress in the construction of the new Hampton by Hilton Wigan, a key element of the Fettlers regeneration scheme. The 144-bedroom hotel, which leaf HOSPITALITY signed to manage and operate in late … [Read more...]
Leyland Trucks Keeps Sodexo on the Menu in New 5-Year Contract
Catering News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Leyland Trucks Ltd, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has selected Sodexo UK & Ireland to continue to deliver catering and hospitality services for a further five years following the award of a new contract valued at around £4 million. Sodexo has been Leyland Trucks’ food services partner … [Read more...]
