Former Chelsea FC football star Gianfranco Zola was in Bromley earlier this week to officially launch Unico Gelato & Caffè with co-founders Elena Manfroni and Leonardo Ragazzi. H&C News was happy to drop in and find out what it is all about. Turns out that – apart from the crowds attracted by famous footballers – it’s about a passion for quality: outstanding gelato … [Read more...]
‘Famous leg-puller’ pulls off KP of the Year win
Peter Barnetson of Skibo Castle, Scotland, has been named Kitchen Porter of the Year 2015. The award, which is the brainchild of commercial dishwasher specialist Winterhalter, celebrates the enormous contribution – usually overlooked – that KPs make to the foodservice industry. Peter (pictured above with Stephen Kinkead of Winterhalter) was nominated by Craig Rowland, … [Read more...]
Baltzersen’s appoints new head chef
Harrogate-based Scandinavian café Baltzersen’s has appointed Neil Bell as head chef. Neil joins Baltzersen’s from award-winning So! bar and eats where he held the position of executive chef for eight years. Prior to that Neil worked as a chef at The Mother Shipton Inn in Knaresborough before various sales roles, most recently for Miller Food Service. Comments Neil: “I … [Read more...]
Bennett Hay appoints Benoit Juton
Bespoke hospitality service provider Bennett Hay, has appointed Benoit Juton to join its senior operations team. Juton began his career working in the hotel arena, including the Radisson in London. Since moving across into the realm of contract catering, Juton has worked with some of the biggest players in the industry, including Elior and BaxterStorey. In addition to … [Read more...]
Amaris Hospitality appoints new MD to Jurys Inn
Amaris Hospitality, the leading hotel investment and hospitality group, has appointed Jason Carruthers as Managing Director of Jurys Inn. Carruthers will take up his role in early January 2016 and will be responsible for the management of the Jurys Inn hotel chain and continuing its strong performance. Working closely with the Amaris Hospitality management team, and … [Read more...]
Craig Jackson is Northcote’s new General Manager
Acorn Award winner Craig Jackson has been promoted from hotel manager to general manager at Northcote, the four-red-AA star, 26-bedroom hotel in Langho, Lancashire, which has undergone a £7m expansion and refurbishment over the past three years. Craig Jackson, 27, has worked for the Northcote Leisure Group for 10 years, when he joined Ribble Valley Inns as a part-time waiter … [Read more...]
Industry Marketeer Glen Crossland launches Walnut Creative Ltd
Walnut Creative Ltd are a creative marketing agency dedicated to the foodservice and catering sector set up and managed by Glen Crossland, formerly of Dawson Foodservice Equipment (2010 - 2014) and C&C Catering Equipment (2014 - 2015). Crossland commented: “We offer a offer a professional, innovative and modern approach to marketing within the sector. We are proud to be … [Read more...]
Hilton Bournemouth appoints Matthew Budden as Executive Chef
Matthew Budden has been appointed as executive chef, Hilton Bournemouth. With more than a decade of experience as an executive chef in Michelin-listed and AA Rosette-awarded kitchens in the U.K., Budden also brings international experience gained in restaurants across Asia and Australia. The hotel is expected to welcome its first guests on the South coast in Dec. … [Read more...]
Women in Business Award for HIT MD Jill Whittaker
Jill Whittaker, managing director of national hospitality apprenticeship and training provider HIT Training, has scooped the prestigious ‘Woman in Education’ title in the 2015 Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards, which this year attracted 350 entries from right across the county, recognise leadership success and give women in business – including employees, business … [Read more...]
Katie Willcox takes on new role with At Home Catering
Former Seasoned Sales and Marketing Director Katie Willcox has moved on to the role of sales director for At Home Catering to identify new markets in order to raise the company’s profile within the industry. Following on from her venue relationship successes at Seasoned, Katie will focus on finding new venues in London and the surrounding areas for At Home’s vast portfolio … [Read more...]
Cedar Court Hotels announces Sales and Marketing Director
Cedar Court Hotels, Yorkshire's leading independent hotel group, has appointed Tracey Ractliffe as the company's Sales and Marketing Director. Tracey will be responsible for leading Cedar Court's overall sales and marketing strategy, overseeing all aspects of marketing, strategic business partnerships and sales. She will manage a central team of four people plus the hotel … [Read more...]
Quorvus Collection appoints Global Brand Director
Carlson Rezidor has announced the appointment of Carina Svensen as Global Brand Director for the Quorvus Collection, a new generation of expertly curated luxury hotels, inspired by the lifestyle and sensibilities of the contemporary global traveller. Svensen’s appointment further establishes Carlson Rezidor’s commitment to the emerging brand and its unique proposition. In … [Read more...]
The Arch London appoints Eva Mount as GM
The Arch London, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has appointed Eva Mount as its new General Manager. Having worked with Firmdale Hotels for over ten years, Eva has vast experience in the boutique hotel market. Eva’s previous position was as General Manager at Firmdale Dorset Square where she managed the opening of the five-star boutique hotel and its … [Read more...]
Have you mastered brand experience yet?
Live brand experience is something no marketer working in today’s food, beverage and hospitality industry can afford to ignore. 75% of the top 100 global brands and UK superbrands now invest in brand experience, and this figure is only set to grow given that 95% of consumers say taking part in live events makes them more inclined to buy the brand afterwards. But keeping … [Read more...]
Leisure manager for English Lakes Hotels
English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has re-enlisted one of its former general managers, Michael Kay, to take forward its leisure strategy and widen the range of recreational choices on offer for guests across its five venues in Cumbria and North Lancashire. Mr Kay first worked for the group as part of his HND placement, before securing a permanent role in 1993 and … [Read more...]