The Urban Farmer Project, an ambitious sustainability and food security initiative, has launched in the City of London, transforming a former nightclub into a community kitchen, education hub, and marketplace. The project, founded by London’s Community Kitchen in partnership with Fleet Street Quarter BID and Landsec, aims to combat food waste, address food insecurity, and … [Read more...]
Country Range Declares War on Waste as Recipe Guide Launches
Country Range has declared war on waste after publishing a new Food Waste Recipe Guide. The innovative new guide provides a wide array of creative tips, ideas and recipes to help chefs cut down on food waste, whilst maximising flavour, texture and nutrition. Recipes include flattened crispy croissants and cookies made from old pastries, katsu rice balls and pasta frittata … [Read more...]
Meiko UK supports new Windsor arts venue & plant-based café
Other Space Arts, a new grassroots arts venue for the Windsor area, is a welcoming space for all. With a plant-based café/bar and community ‘hub' on two floors, it is a place where emerging artists can connect with audiences. Meiko UK donated an undercounter dishwasher to support the new venture. The dishwasher will wash up to 40 racks per hour and is an ideal machine for … [Read more...]
Tap to Tip! New tipping app helps staff earn more tips and get paid faster, helping employers mitigate National Insurance
Tap to Tip! New tipping app helps staff earn more tips and get paid faster, helping employers mitigate National Insurance A new tipping app is helping hospitality, gig, and service workers earn more tips, get paid faster, and take home a greater share of their income — all while helping employers avoid National Insurance contributions on tips. Hospitality … [Read more...]
Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club announces first formal preferred supplier list
The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) has announced its first formal preferred suppliers list, as part of plans to grow its weddings and private events. Covering everything from power, staging, sound and lighting, marquees, food and entertainment, the list – now published on RCBPC’s website – will provide event planners and bookers with a one-stop-shop to suit a … [Read more...]
Wafflemeister named by FT as one of Europe’s fastest-growing food and beverage companies
Wafflemeister has been named the third fastest-growing UK company in the food and beverages sector by the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025. Wafflemeister has been ranked the third fastest-growing in the UK after Simmer Eats and KCS, the sixth fastest-growing company in the sector across Europe, and 148th across all sectors. This is the first time … [Read more...]
CRG’s Signature by Country Range Is Helping Kitchens Elevate Their Menus In Time For Easter
The Country Range Group is helping chefs go all-out attack this Easter and beyond with the launch of over 25 products into its Signature collection, which is aimed at discerning chefs looking to elevate their menus to greater heights. The ultra-premium range, which becomes the third and premium tier of CRG’s own-brand portfolio, features carefully sourced, superior … [Read more...]
The secret to achieving 5-star ratings revealed
Reckitt Pro Solutions Unveils Quantum Warewashing Range to Secure Rave Reviews and Boost Occupancy in HoReCa Establishments In the pressure-laden and demanding world of dining and catering “good enough” is simply not good enough. Diners and visitors are discerning, expecting high standards and absolute peace of mind when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. Anything less … [Read more...]
Birchall Foodservice announces three key promotions to drive growth
Birchall Foodservice, a Burnley-based food wholesaler and founding member of the Country Range Group, is pleased to announce three promotions within its leadership team, effective immediately. Gill Smith, the former Financial Director, has been promoted to Managing Director. In her new role, Smith will spearhead strategic initiatives to move the business … [Read more...]
IoH Golf Day 2025 Sponsors – Goldmills, Delivering Connections that go the Furthest
The Institute of Hospitality’s annual golf day is once again around the corner, seeing the venue, the organisers, teams, players and sponsors all readying for a day of sport and comradery, culminating through an evening of celebration and social networking. As always there are new features being added to the day and numerous announcements subsequently being readied. The … [Read more...]
KP Club celebrate Dynamic Duo at The Crumbs Project
By Denis Sheehan FIH: The Crumbs Project’s Annual Awards lunch 2025 was not only a joy to attend and be part of it also produced The Kitchen Porters Club Kitchen Porters of the Month for April, James Read and Paul Tidey. The awards lunch event saw trainees awarded for their progress achievements across The Crumbs Project curricula. The trainees received … [Read more...]
Hatch Mansfield joins the B Corp Community
Hatch Mansfield has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Hatch Mansfield meets high standards of social and environmental performance, … [Read more...]
Ylenia Ficalora joins HotelPartner Revenue Management
Ylenia Ficalora has been appointed Senior Performance Manager at HotelPartner Revenue Management, joining the team as it continues its expansion in the UK and Ireland. With a wealth of experience at prestigious hotels, Ylenia previously served as Reservations and Revenue Manager at The NoMad Hotel London, and before that, as Revenue and Systems Manager at The … [Read more...]
BM’s Luis Henrique Pires De Avila wins ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’ 2025
Luis Henrique Pires De Avila, a hospitality assistant at BM Caterers, was crowned the winner of ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’ 2025 on Tuesday 18 March. The event, which took place at Piano Works in London’s Farringdon, saw him perform alongside a four-piece band, with a captivating rendition of INXS's 'Never Tear Us Apart'. De Avila said: “I feel super happy and … [Read more...]
Leicestershire Foodservice Wholesaler Crowned as CRG’s Newest Member
The Country Range Group has welcomed its second member of 2025 with the proud family-run Crowndale Foodservice revealed as its latest wholesale member. The latest arrival means the Group now consists of 16 member businesses and 18 wholesalers, expanding the presence of the Group’s own brands across the UK, Ireland, Jersey and Coastal Spain. Set up in 1988 by … [Read more...]
