Launches, leaders and legends on show at Casual Dining 24 Casual Dining – the definitive restaurant, pub & bar event, returns to ExCeL London for its 10th anniversary, showcasing a new era of innovations for the hospitality sector. Taking place on 18-19 September, the show will feature the very best food, drink, technology, and equipment from cutting-edge suppliers. … [Read more...]
Country Range Provides Potato Perfection with its Signature Chef’s Chunky Fries
Country Range’s premium Signature collection has been strengthened in time for the key summer months with the arrival of its frozen Chef’s Chunky Fries. The Signature by Country Range offering features exclusive, top-tier products and ingredients from around the world to help caterers take their food and drink selection to the next level. Signature by Country … [Read more...]
Paris hotels see revenue edge ahead as Olympic bookings reflect global events trend: SiteMinder
Paris hotels see revenue edge ahead as Olympic bookings reflect global events trend: SiteMinder Average daily rates at Paris hotels are up over 70% to €380 for the Olympics period, compared to €223 during the same period last year, shows data from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. The growth … [Read more...]
Seventh Annual Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2024 Winner Announced
Nathan Cooper has been named winner of the Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2024. Nathan won an all expenses paid three day work experience with renowned judging chef Fabio Pisani and his team at the Michelin starred Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia in Milan, Italy. Thirteen regional finalists competed in the cook-off at the Tottenham Hotspur … [Read more...]
Kitwave foodservice joins Country Range Group
Country Range Group has announced that the foodservice division of Kitwave Group plc has joined as its newest member. The growing Kitwave division is made up of four wholesalers – Millers Foodservice, M.J. Baker Foodservice, Total Foodservice and WestCountry Fruit Sales, which have a combined turnover of £126 million. The businesses operate from eight depots across the … [Read more...]
Recognising and applauding authentic DEIB culture
By @GraceWeaverAI: Recognising and applauding authentic DEIB culture. The principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are powerful drivers of business success. Embracing these principles can significantly enhance an organisation’s appeal, particularly to young people who prioritise these values when considering career options. The Business Case for DEIB … [Read more...]
Country Range Makes IDDSI Guidelines Easy to Swallow For Care Caterers
Country Range has published a new comprehensive guide in line with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) for chefs catering for people living with dysphagia. The medical term for people afflicted with swallowing difficulties, dysphagia can affect people of all ages and can be caused by medical conditions such as dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s or … [Read more...]
Independent hoteliers collaborate to drive growth as The Good Hotel Guide launches innovative new event
For the independent hotel sector, it’s a time for innovation as in November 2024 up to 150 independent hoteliers and suppliers come together as a community at The Good Hotel Guide Live, launched in partnership with Scrumptious Marketing and Events. Their goal is to collaborate, share insights and best practice and collectively source solutions to their unique challenges. The … [Read more...]
Tevin Tobun awarded honourary doctorate
Tevin Tobun, CEO of ROUTD Technology and GV Group, one of the industry’s leading logistics and technology firms, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Middlesex University. The doctorate, awarded on Thursday, recognises Tobun’s continued focus on business and tech innovation within the foodservice sector. The entrepreneur who founded GV Group 23 years ago, the same … [Read more...]
June’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 consideration by the judges, head of the judging panel Meiko UK … [Read more...]
Pro Auction to Showcase Exclusive Fine Art Collection at The Dorchester Hotel, London
Pro Auction to Showcase Exclusive Fine Art Collection at The Dorchester Hotel, London. Pro Auction is thrilled to announce an exclusive auction sale of fine classic and modern art on behalf of The Dorchester Hotel, London. This prestigious sale follows a comprehensive refurbishment of the iconic hotel. The auction will take place on July 16, 2024, in the hotel's … [Read more...]
The Savoy Hotel London Unveils Extraordinary Auction Event
The Savoy Hotel London Unveils Extraordinary Auction Event. The Savoy Hotel, synonymous with luxury, history, and prestige, is set to captivate the world once again with an extraordinary auction event. Over 1,800 captivating articles will be sold as The Savoy undergoes a transformative refurbishment, all while remaining open to guests. The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, … [Read more...]
AYRE secures partnership with Cedar Court Hotels
Leeds events specialists AYRE secures partnership with Cedar Court Hotels to provide all audio and visual requirements for conferences and events across their Bradford, Huddersfield, and Harrogate hotels, all of which have recently undergone significant refurbishments. The creative events and production company acquired the partnership after a long-standing … [Read more...]
Goslings Spirited Seas Docks in the UK
With the core rum drinking season upon us, Love Drinks has ferried in the latest innovation from Goslings called Spirited Seas, which will be showcased at Imbibe Live. Spirited Seas is an innovative new rum, aged while travelling 59,920 miles at sea. The voyage begins with the filling of vintage bourbon barrels with a superior blend of high-class, aged, dark Bermuda … [Read more...]
CRG Food Fest Kicks Off Summer In Style
The Country Range Group (CRG) kicked off summer in style on Thursday 20th June with over 600 delegates attending its CRG Food Fest 2024 annual exhibition, where over £2.5 million in orders were placed on the day with the 114 suppliers who were in attendance. Taking place at the Telford International Centre with a groovy 60s ‘Summer of Love’ theme, the unique trade exhibition, … [Read more...]