Enterprise Inns plc, the largest pub owner in the UK, has announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2015. Financial highlights Like-for-like net income growth of 1.0% in the final quarter resulting in an increase of 0.8% for the full year EBITDA before exceptional items of £296 million (2014: £302 million), in line with expectations following the impact of … [Read more...]
SSP wins £500 million contract at Oslo Airport
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a contract for between five years (for retail) and seven years (for food and beverage) valued at approximately £500 million at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. It will operate 29 retail and food and beverage outlets, which will open between 2016 and 2018. Two concepts from Jamie … [Read more...]
New concept café Dice and Donuts to open in Preston
A new concept in café culture is set to open in Preston next week, following support from Vincents Solicitors. Dice and Donuts is officially opening its doors on Thursday 19 November, offering customers the chance to enjoy a board game or two, while relaxing over a bite to eat and a brew. The new business is the brainchild of entrepreneur Millie Lavelle, a self- confessed … [Read more...]
Recipe: Russell Ford’s Pumpkin Pie
108 Brasserie will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day in true transatlantic style on Thursday 26th November with a special all-American menu including New England clam chowder, the time-honoured Turkey and homemade Pumpkin Pie. This exceptional menu from Executive Chef Russell Ford offers diners a heart-warming selection of traditional favourites at Marylebone’s favourite … [Read more...]
400-cover Big Easy Bar.B.Q and Lobstershack Canary Wharf opens
London’s original Bar.B.Q institution, Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack has opened its largest venue to date in Canary Wharf: a new 400-cover restaurant with additional outside terraces, bars, take-out, retail and nightly live entertainment open 18 hours a day. All-American breakfast menu New for Canary Wharf is an all-American breakfast menu served from 7am-11:30am … [Read more...]
Guidance and advice following the attacks in Paris
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) for the UK has issued a message giving guidance and advice following the attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015. Be Reassured The threat from International Terrorism to the United Kingdom remains at SEVERE - an attack is highly likely; this has been since August 2014. Be Alert, not Alarmed Police have exercised … [Read more...]
Scotland’s chefs celebrate 10 years with Scottish Salmon Challenge
Catering students from across Scotland put their skills to the test in front of peers and fellow students for the Scottish Salmon Challenge, a showcase competition launched to celebrate the ongoing partnership between Scottish salmon and the Scottish Chefs Conference. At the prestigious Scottish Chefs Conference, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, nine trainee chefs … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, No Meat Balls
Ingredients 1 box Fry’s Traditional Burger, grated 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 Bunch of dhania (coriander), finely chopped 1 Bunch of shallot (spring onion), finely chopped 2 tbsp Pea flour 1/4 cup Water 40 ml Oil 1 tsp Ground ginger and garlic 6 small Tomatoes, grated Tomato Gravy: 3 soft tomatoes, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 green … [Read more...]
Bespoke Hotels goes international
Bespoke Hotels has announced that its new international business arm, Bespoke Hotels International, has agreed its inaugural partnership alongside India’s Peppermint Hotels and “Play Stay Love” collection. Boasting in excess of 70 properties across the country, the Peppermint total collection joins forces with Bespoke, a global aggregator of boutique hotels, as the first major … [Read more...]
PAPA Award Winners 2015
The best independent pizza and Italian restaurants are not where you might expect and the best supermarket pasta might surprise you. The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association (PAPA) Awards have recognised the best in the Italian Food industry. The UK's finest Independent Italian Restaurant is Il Michelangelo in Weston-Super-Mare and the best Independent Pizza Restaurant … [Read more...]
Marriott International to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world’s largest hotel company. The transaction combines Starwood’s leading lifestyle brands and international footprint with Marriott’s strong presence in the luxury … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr announces new dining experience at Le Gavroche
Michel Roux Jr and the team at Le Gavroche are to offer a new dining experience at world renowned Le Gavroche. As of January 2016, the restaurant will operate in an entirely different way on Mondays – closed to the general public but available for private and corporate hire, as well as making way for a series of unique pop-up events. New Le Gavroche experiences “We’re … [Read more...]
Fight for control of Travelodge nears end
Travelodge is currently owned by Goldman Sachs, GoldenTree Asset Management and Avenue Capital, who saved it from financial collapse back in 2012, and are now looking to sell their stake. After £100 million invested in refurbishing the Travelodge chain, sales and profits have been responding positively, assisting the timing of the sale. After the appointment of Deutsche … [Read more...]
Matt Gillan at The Pass: dining with stars
Matt Gillan’s recent ‘starring’ role in the Great British Menu has received great publicity and plaudits, but has perhaps resulted in his very real achievements at The Pass at South Lodge being temporarily overshadowed. A recent invitation from Exclusive Hotels, therefore, to visit and experience the Chef’s Table was a very welcome opportunity to sample Matt’s high end cuisine … [Read more...]
Ian Pengelley to open Percy Street House of Ho flagship
The House of Ho’s new flagship restaurant will open on 1st December 2015 on Percy Street, W1, with new Chef Director Ian Pengelley at the kitchen helm. Set in an impressive four-storey townhouse, The House of Ho will offer a contemporary, Vietnamese take on a bygone colonial era. Modern Vietnamese menu The House of Ho will be open for lunch, dinner and drinks, seven days … [Read more...]