Plymouth’s renowned Grosvenor Hotel has been snapped up after its new owners secured a seven-figure finance package from HSBC UK.The five-story hotel, which occupies three Victorian buildings on Plymouth Hoe, has been purchased by Dr Kamran Masud and Manzoor Ahmed as part of a £3 million takeover deal. The new owners have drawn on support from HSBC UK to enter the … [Read more...]
Is Your Network Secure? – Here are 4 Helpful Tips
The past two years have seen numerous IT security issues affecting hotels – and making headlines. There was the “Fancy Bears” incident – a group of Russian hackers suspected of spying on hotel guests; the fast-spreading ransomware attack “WannaCry” as well as the “KRACK” vulnerability, which affected the Wi-Fi standard WPA2.Threats like these, if they reach you, can take a … [Read more...]
Two events, one huge catering & hospitality seminar lineup
From Brexit and GDPR to AI and marketing, the Catering Equipment & Services Forum and Hospitality Tech & Innovation Forum will cover all the big issues.Brexit has the potential to have a profound impact on the hospitality sector, not just in terms of workforce but also cross-border operations, multinational supplier relationships, supply chain and … [Read more...]
Thermic glass to frame your dishes from Artis
New from Luigi Bormioli and distributed exclusively to the foodservice market by Artis®, is the Thermic range of double walled insulated individual glass serving dishes. The innovative double walled construction, frames the food providing high visibility, whilst maintaining both hot and cold food at the optimum temperature for longer.ThermicThermic is made from double … [Read more...]
Coffee + Footfall + Disruption = Continued UK coffee market growth and profits
The UK Coffee MarketContinuing as one of the UK’s most robust business sectors the UK coffee shop market grew by 7.3% in turnover during 2017 to £9.6bn. A recent report from Allegra World Coffee Portal, ProjectCafé2018 UK, shows the total UK coffee shop market added 1,215 stores over the last 12 months to reach 24,061, representing 5.3% growth.With 71% of coffee sector … [Read more...]
Rock the look! Graniteware, lightweight aluminium dishes
Ideal for hot food displays including induction Strong long lasting dishes ideal for use on serving counters and buffets. The stone coating is enhanced with micro particles reinforced with titanium.Just to make our Graniteware more impressive the skillet/casserole round dishes are induction compatible. These lightweight non-stick aluminium dishes with easy to … [Read more...]
Danilo Cortellini’s radicchio and taleggio risotto
A great traditional risotto recipe from the Veneto region, a ‘must’ to enjoy from December to April, when all the varieties of radicchio come into season.Radicchio is becoming more and more popular in UK and as its popularity is growing so is its availability in markets and stores.All varieties will work for this recipe, the very red and round shaped once are the … [Read more...]
City of Glasgow Lecturer Robbie Phillips Hoping for Back-to-Back CRSCC Wins
With the deadline fast-approaching for the 25th annual Country Range Student Chef Challenge, last year’s winning lecturer Robbie Phillips of the City of Glasgow College has been banging the drum for the prestigious competition and explaining why him and his team are so excited to defend their crown on home turf this time around.Run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of … [Read more...]
Speciality Breads Provides The Cranberries For Christmas
Artisan bakers Speciality Breads has high hopes for its Cranberry Pan Rustic Roll as Christmas nears.Beautiful on the eye, fabulous quality and convenient for busy kitchens, the new rolls are being targeted at restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels looking to offer a festive tweak to their menu.Hand- finished by Speciality Breads’ master bakers and providing a rustic … [Read more...]
Danilo Cortellini’s 3 Cereali stuffed roast tomatoes
I love this recipe. It is both delicious, easy to make and totally vegan. It is a fantastic vegan option for the table this Summer and works brilliantly on the BBQ as well. There is something about this recipe that makes me think of home and family. It must be because it is suited for people of all ages and because it represents the brilliant simplicity and resolution of … [Read more...]
The Rise of the Cashless Kiosk: The Pros & Cons
Just a few years ago the vision of a ‘cashless’ society seemed like a utopian dream or the stuff of science fiction. However, the gradual emergence of new payment methods such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, contactless and others supplementing the long serving credit and debit card culture is now eliminating the need for the daily hunt for an ATM machine.Even more recent is the … [Read more...]
Krombacher Announces Inaugural Pub Walk Charity Challenge
Germany’s number one premium beer brand Krombacher has announced an inaugural Krombacher Pub Walk campaign, which is looking to increase awareness about the plight of British pubs and in the process raise money for the Licensed Trade Charity.The mammoth challenge taking place in London will see a Krombacher team cover in excess of 30 miles as they aim to visit 300 pubs on … [Read more...]
Can Hotel and Catering firms ignore ESOS post Brexit?
With Energy prices ever increasing, thanks to a winter of wholesale energy spikes, and the impact of global climate change, ways by which we can save money whilst increasing sustainability and reducing consumption are indispensable.One such scheme, introduced in 2015, is the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) part of the Energy Efficiency Directive from the European … [Read more...]
Why Meiko? John Campbell sits down to discuss, in detail
Meiko UK have been working with John Campbell for fifteen years and recently visited The Woodspeen in Newbury, Berkshire to catch up with John and interview him. H&C News are delighted to feature the interview below in full.Having watched the video ourselves several times, there are some quotes from Jon Campbell that caught our ears...Judge for yourselves in the … [Read more...]
