Town Hall Hotel has appointed Lee Westcott as Executive Chef of its new restaurant launching in April 2014. Lee, currently Executive Chef of Jason Atherton’s 22Ships and Ham & Sherry in Hong Kong, will return to London to open his first solo restaurant, backed by Jason Atherton and Peng Loh, in the previous site of Viajante. Lee’s experience has seen him spend over four … [Read more...]
Thomas Hahn appointed Senior VP – Operations at Dorsett Hospitality International
Based at the Group’s Global Headquarters in Hong Kong, Thomas will take charge of the group’s entire hotel operations division and have the responsibilities of overseeing and further development of the group’s operating infrastructure, standards and business performance for all hotel properties of the group across all brands. A seasoned and highly respected hotelier, Thomas … [Read more...]
Nicholson’s Pubs launches Danny Wallace Beer
Nicholson’s Pubs will launch the new collaboration beer by British journalist, author and presenter Danny Wallace (pictured above with Benedikt Ott, Head Brewer at Truman’s Brewery) and Truman’s Brewery during the forthcoming Nicholson’s Spring Ales Festival. Tom Ditto IPA (5% ABV) has been created to mark the release of Wallace’s new novel Who is Tom Ditto? published by Ebury … [Read more...]
K West Hotel & Spa appoints Martin Hurley as GM
West London’s contemporary K West Hotel & Spa has appointed Martin Hurley as its new General Manager. Martin boasts a CV with over twenty years experience in the hotel industry, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge gained from working in a broad range of roles within the hospitality sector. Most recently, he held the position of General Manager of Holiday Inn Brent … [Read more...]
Arora comes to the aid of flood victims
Seeing the flooding devastation in Runnymede first hand on his way to his offices at Heathrow prompted hotelier and entrepreneur Surinder Arora to call Philip Hammond, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge and Secretary of State for Defence to offer one of his hotels to provide emergency, no cost accommodation and shelter for flood victims. “Wanting to do something very tangible to … [Read more...]
Kerridge and Kochhar head Fine Dining for Royal Ascot 2014
Fine Dining at Royal Ascot in 2014 is to be headed by Michelin Star Chefs, Tom Kerridge and Atul Kochhar, working with Steve Golding, Executive Chef for Sodexo Prestige, who oversees the major catering operation at Ascot Racecourse. Fine dining experiences during this year’s Royal Ascot will welcome a massive 35,000 guests who can expect to enjoy superlative fine dining … [Read more...]
What everyone needs to know about choosing a marketing agency
By Nina De Winter, Account Director at Creative Network & Writer for Well Travelled Selecting a marketing agency to help market your hospitality business is a key part of being successful and ensuring you get people through the door – especially during quieter times. It’s important to market yourself even when you’re doing well, because once the hard times hit it’s often … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc presents McDonald’s UK CEO with Sustainability Hero Award
Raymond Blanc OBE, President of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), has presented McDonald’s UK Chief Executive Officer, Jill McDonald, with an award acknowledging the significant contribution the company has made towards improving the sustainability of the British food industry. The chef patron of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, made the presentation of the Raymond … [Read more...]
The Ape & Bird Public House announces new Head Chef
The Ape & Bird Public House, the three-storey pub, restaurant and bar on Cambridge Circus, has announced the appointment of new head chef Alex Windebank, previously of The Sportsman near Whitstable and most recently head chef at The Plough Inn, Stalisfield Green, Kent. Alex will join as head chef of the 120-cover restaurant in March, developing the opening menu and bringing … [Read more...]
New GM for Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf
Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf has appointed Lynn Brutman as its new General Manager with immediate effect. Ms Brutman takes over from Michael Purtill who has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of the 142-bedroom luxury hotel which enjoys a riverside setting in Canary Wharf and … [Read more...]
P&O brings together Martin, White and Kochhar
P&O Cruises is assembling the cream of culinary talent on its new ship Britannia as Food Heroes - an unprecedented line up of the country’s celebrity chefs, led by Britain’s favourite TV chef, James Martin who will develop The Cookery Club, the first cookery school on board a British cruise ship. He joins award-winning master patissier ‘Cake Boy’ Eric Lanlard in his first … [Read more...]
Luke Knowles joins Beds and Bars
Luke has worked in the London hospitality industry for three-years after graduating from the University of Bath in 2009. He most recently occupied the position of Assistant General Manager at the Gable in the City of London, for Novus Leisure Ltd. 50 years of family business Keith Knowles, CEO of Beds and Bars said: “We're marking fifty years of my family business and I'm … [Read more...]
Romain Pottier joins “rhubarb” as Director of Restaurants
Romain Pottier is joining “rhubarb” in the newly created role of Director of Restaurants, bringing a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge in the restaurant and hospitality sectors from both sides of the Atlantic. His responsibilities include assisting Helen Bowey, Retail Director in launching ‘The Sky Garden’ at 20 Fenchurch Street that is planned to open in Autumn … [Read more...]
Frecco Food & Beverage Ltd appoint Production and Operations Manager
Frecco Food & Beverage Ltd, manufacturer and supplier of all natural portioned frozen food and drink products, has appointed Paul Barney as its new Production and Operations Manager. Paul joins Frecco from the House of Dorchester, where he spent over 29 years, initially working as Logistics Manager before stepping into a senior production management role. As Production … [Read more...]
Trio of appointments at The Coniston Hotel
Louise Bolton, the hotel’s General Manager since 2004, has been promoted to Hotel Director, whilst Norbert Stump has joined The Coniston as General Manager, and Simon Farrimond has been appointed Food & Beverage Manager. The appointments come as The Coniston aims to cement its place amongst Yorkshire’s finest hotels, on the back of a stream of awards, including being … [Read more...]