By Angela Green: Bryn Williams announces latest opening. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Today, Theatr Clwyd announces that internationally-acclaimed chef Bryn Williams, will launch a restaurant at the North Wales venue. Williams, a Michelin award-winning chef and restaurateur, is regarded as one of the UK’s top chefs. His restaurants have … [Read more...]
The Fat Duck goes all Topsy Turvy
The Fat Duck goes all Topsy Turvy The Fat Duck is offering diners a limited chance to enjoy a tasting menu in reverse, starting with dessert, followed by main and starter, The Topsy Turvy Tasting menu. From today to the 30th of June, alongside the classic menu, guests can choose to start the meal with dessert and graduate to more savoury flavours, before finishing … [Read more...]
Dinner kickstarts £32 million Bradford College redevelopment
By Angela Green: Dinner kickstarts £32 million Bradford College redevelopment. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Over 40 guests attended a launch dinner at The Grove Restaurant to hear about plans set to transform Bradford College. Hosted by Exose Grant, the event showcased several of the College’s extensive construction projects, which will soon take … [Read more...]
Well Grounded celebrate 2024 barista graduates
By Angela Green: Well Grounded celebrate 2024 barista graduates. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Company of Cooks, Gather & Gather and Vacherin, together with social enterprise Well Grounded, have celebrated the achievements of the 2024 cohort of Specialty Barista Traineeship graduates and their long standing partnership. The impact of the three … [Read more...]
Today sees return of Hyde Park Garden at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
By Angela Green: Today sees return of Hyde Park Garden at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics Following the success of its inaugural year last summer, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is proud to announce the seasonal reopening of Hyde Park Garden, set to welcome guests from today. Situated in the hotel’s private garden … [Read more...]
April’s Kitchen Porter of the Month announced
By Angela Green: April’s Kitchen Porter of the Month announced. We are delighted to report another busy month at the Kitchen Porters Club, examining entries for their Kitchen Porter of the Month competition. As always in what has become a sought after accolade entries were received from across the UK, with most sectors of our industry well represented. Following careful … [Read more...]
BM Caterers raises £7,500 for Little Troopers
By Angela Green: BM Caterers raises £7,500 for Little Troopers. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has raised approximately £7,500 for military children's charity Little Troopers through a supplier meet and greet event. BM invited suppliers to a ticketed ‘meet and greet’ at one of their London client locations where they could network with … [Read more...]
Yr Eagles provides safe space to help local peoples’ health and wellbeing
By Angela Green: Yr Eagles provides safe space to help local peoples’ health and wellbeing. Yr Eagles in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, is supporting the activities of community groups as part of its approach to tackle social isolation and support the wellbeing of local people. Expert help and a Community Services Fund grant from Pub is The Hub was provided to purchase a new … [Read more...]
Euroboozer & Stiegl launch ‘Summer of Radler’ 2024 cocktail competition
As the evenings draw out and the days become slightly warmer, Euroboozer's Stiegl 'Summer of Radler' cocktail competition kicks off this month. With the final taking place on Thursday 11th July, entries for the annual competition are open now, challenging the best bartenders and mixologists in the UK to create their own Stiegl Radler beer cocktail. The creator of the winning … [Read more...]
Birchall Foodservice holds prices on over 2,000 products until August
Country Range member, Birchall Foodservice, is holding prices on more than 2,000 products from May 1st to July 31st. In a move to support caterers facing rising costs, Birchall Foodservice, a leading food distributor, today announced a price hold on over 2,000 products for the next three months. This initiative aims to provide much-needed stability for care homes, education … [Read more...]
Compass announce completion of CH&CO acquisition
By Angela Green: Compass announce completion of CH&CO acquisition. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced the completion of the deal to acquire CH&CO. This landmark acquisition sees CH&CO’s portfolio of brands, which include Gather & Gather, Vacherin and Company of Cooks, join Compass’ group of companies, … [Read more...]
Italian flavours delight at Crumbs Project Showcase
By Angela Green: Italian flavours delight at Crumbs Project Showcase. Last week, the Crumbs Project hosted a delectable Italian Showcase Evening that left the 24 diners in attendance with smiles on their faces, impressed by the exceptional multi-course Italian meal prepared and served by the Crumbs trainees. The event allowed the talented trainees, all of whom have a range … [Read more...]
Full Brexit border checks implemented today adding further woe to economy
By Angela Green: Full Brexit border checks implemented today adding further woe to economy. Following three years of political delay today is the day that sees the introduction of physical checks on animal and plant imports coming into the UK from the EU. Despite government’s hollow rhetoric promising Brexit benefits today’s initiation of new bureaucracy will see significant … [Read more...]
UK’s largest independent hotel group announces two acquisitions
By Angela Green: UK’s largest independent hotel group announces two acquisitions. Hotel News is sponsored by SoftBank Robotics The UK’s largest independent hotel group has announced the acquisition of two new management contracts as it continues to expand its footprint in the world of bespoke hospitality. Bespoke Hotels, a collection of over 70 independent hotels across … [Read more...]
Jessica Thompson MIH wins Restaurant Manager of the Year 2024
By Angela Green: Jessica Thompson MIH wins Restaurant Manager of the Year 2024. An emotional Jessica Thompson MIH from Mingary Castle, Scotland, won the coveted Restaurant Manager of the Year 2024 title, sponsored by The Hari Hotel, on Friday 26 April 2024, at a glittering Winner’s Reception at the Hotel Café Royal, London. Ingrid Maend, Restaurant Manager at The Stratford … [Read more...]