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...]
Back to Basics: The historical and economic reasoning for improving accessibility to hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Back to Basics: The historical and economic reasoning for improving accessibility to hospitality. Hospitality is all about service and experience, it thrives on its ability to make people feel welcome and comfortable. Yet, for people living with disabilities - behavioural - emotional - sensory - physical - developmental – today’s door … [Read more...]
Open invitation to Harrogate’s forthcoming restaurant opening, Amber’s
Open invitation to Harrogate’s forthcoming restaurant opening, Amber’s. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Leading Yorkshire Hotel group, Cedar Court is opening the doors of its brand-new restaurant, Amber’s, at its flagship Harrogate hotel, following a £500,000 renovation. Members of the community and local businesses are invited to a grand celebration launch … [Read more...]
The Orangery restaurant at Kensington Palace set to reopen
The Orangery restaurant at Kensington Palace set to reopen. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Company of Cooks is delighted to announce that in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces it will reopen The Orangery restaurant at Kensington Palace, on 1 May. Historic Royal Palaces – the independent charity that cares for the public-facing State Apartments at … [Read more...]
Seasoned adds Painters’ Hall to its London venue collection
By Angela Green: Seasoned adds Painters’ Hall to its London venue collection. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Independent venue management and event catering experts, Seasoned have recently been awarded the exclusive venue management and catering contract at Painters’ Hall on Little Trinity Lane following a formal tender process. Home to the 13th century … [Read more...]
Grazing expands central production unit to fuel growth
By Angela Green: Grazing expands central production unit to fuel growth. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Grazing has extended its central production unit (CPU) in London’s Bermondsey by almost 50% having acquired the lease of a neighbouring unit. The delivered-in office and venue catering specialist’s CPU has been based out of Bermondsey’s Old Jamaica … [Read more...]
Sustainable Hospitality: Nurturing a Greener Future
By Lisa Wyld: Sustainable Hospitality: Nurturing a Greener Future. Lisa Wyld, Head of School, Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School explores how hospitality businesses that prioritise eco-friendly practices are contributing to a healthier planet, and through doing so are at the same time cultivating new segments of loyal customers. In an era … [Read more...]
In appreciation of the hotels, pubs and restaurants that provide hospitality to our beloved dogs
In appreciation of the hotels, pubs and restaurants that provide hospitality to our beloved dogs. In recent years, the trend of pet-friendly accommodations and dining establishments has grown significantly, with a particular emphasis on services for dogs. As pets increasingly become integral members of families, their inclusion in travel and dining plans has become a … [Read more...]
An introduction to Accor’s ‘Hospitality is a Work of Heart’ culture
By Angela Green: An introduction to Accor's 'Hospitality is a Work of Heart' culture. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Accor has today launched its new Employee Value Proposition (EVP) – “Hospitality is a Work of Heart” – as it seeks to showcase the blend of heartfelt experiences and hospitality artistry that forms its unique Talent culture while demonstrating … [Read more...]
Sodexo set to add carbon labels to menus at more than 300 UK and Ireland sites
By Angela Green: Sodexo set to add carbon labels to menus at more than 300 UK and Ireland sites. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services As part of its commitment to ensuring 70% of its main dishes will be low carbon by 2030, Sodexo UK & Ireland is working in partnership with Eaternity to calculate the carbon footprint of its dishes and is set to add carbon labels to … [Read more...]