Acquisition benchmarking delivers peer business cost transparencyFollowing a comprehensive review of merchant acquiring at The Quinta do Lago Country Club in the Algarve, Portugal undertaken in partnership with Bank Brokers UK, ongoing reviews have been scheduled.The Quinta do Lago Country Club is the latest hospitality brand to make such an announcement following … [Read more...]
Krombacher Strengthens Selection with Non-Alcoholic Weizen
Following the success of the Krombacher Low Alcohol Pils, Germany’s leading premium beer brand has enhanced its range with the addition of its Non-Alcoholic Weizen.Joining the brand’s already illustrious selection of premium German beers, the new SKU will be rolled out immediately in 50cl bottles in cases of 12.Looking to tap into the growing market for quality-tasting … [Read more...]
ceda conference 2019: Final details announced and final countdown begins…
ceda Conference 2019: The BIG Interview and final speaker revealed...We can finally reveal, the BIG interview at the ceda Conference 2019 will be with Jamie Barber, the serial Restaurateur and Entrepreneur. Having owned and operated many restaurant brands in the UK, including Kitchen Italia, Villandry and Sake No Hana, he is currently the co-founder and CEO of Hush … [Read more...]
European coffee traders improve margins through lower banking costs
European coffee traders improve margins through lower banking costsBank Brokers is an independent banking consultancy firm with offices across Europe, helping companies in all sectors to reduce their transaction banking costs. In the hospitality sector, their most recent success was helping Nedcoffee, a global coffee trading company headquartered in … [Read more...]
Riso Gallo’s Baby spinach, date, feta and black rice salad, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE
To my mind dates are underused far too much, except in the Middle East where they are revered. Their sweetness when paired with a salty ingredient like feta work so well together.This salad is a great favourite of mine; it is an excellent way to start a meal.Venere black rice is often known also as purple rice.Serves 4Ingredients:75g walnuts, … [Read more...]
How Technology Will Impact The Restaurant Industry
Technology surrounds us, impacting every part of our daily lives. From communicating with friends and family to paying for groceries, technology is being used to simplify processes and make them more convenient. It’s been used with great success in the restaurant trade too. Things like POS systems, tabletop tablets for self-ordering and inventory tracking systems are … [Read more...]
City of Glasgow College Triumph to Retain Country Range Student Chef Challenge Crown
A thrilling conclusion to the 25th anniversary of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge at ScotHot on March 13th saw a trio of professional cookery students from the City of Glasgow College help the college retain its crown and win this year’s title.Alan Coats, Ance Kristone and Andreau Talla fought off fierce competition from seven other teams to win over the … [Read more...]
ceda Supplier Awards 2019 Shortlist Announced
ceda Supplier Awards 2019 Shortlist AnnouncedWe’re delighted to announce the shortlist of nominees for this year’s ceda Supplier Awards! The Supplier Awards are voted for by ceda members, for the suppliers they feel have delivered the best overall service in terms of quality of product, support and service. Recognition is given to three categories; Heavy Equipment, … [Read more...]
Dual compartment coldrooms offer truly flexible solution
Williams’ modular design can adapt to location Williams now offers truly flexible coldrooms that offer two different storage temperatures, such as chilled and frozen. Since the coldrooms are based around a modular design, they can fit just about any space or requirement. These latest Williams coldrooms are available in a huge range of options, including … [Read more...]
A Force to be Reckoned with: Money, Marketing, and… Millennials
Afraid of the M word? Yes, I mean millennials. That mysterious generation of selfies, documenting everything from photos of food to the colour of their socks on every channel available on the internet, drinkers of matcha lattes, celery juice, and oat milk. Devotees to millennial pink, online shopping, and sharing the whole of their lives with complete virtual strangers in … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence insights ‘preparing for an automated future’ at the ceda conference 2019
Artificial Intelligence insights 'preparing for an automated future' at the ceda conference 2019 The speaker line-up for the ceda Conference 2019 is almost complete with the addition of German entrepreneur Victoria Albrecht. Victoria is founder and CEO of Springbok AI, a data science consultancy that's worked with enterprises including Airbus, Coca Cola and … [Read more...]
Pay With A Poem returns in creative partnership with Tom Odell
Over 1,000 hospitality and catering businesses sign-up to participate in renowned World Poetry Day event. Julius Meinl, the Vienna-based coffee roaster and global ambassador for Viennese coffeehouse culture, is set to brew creativity across the world with its sixth annual Pay With A Poem initiative.Taking place on World Poetry Day, March 21st, restaurants … [Read more...]
Inaugural KP Hero Award presented to worthy winner at Gatwick Airport
Ricardo Viera - worthy winner of the Meiko Kitchen Porters’ Club, ‘KP Hero’ Award The Kitchen Porters Club was set up by H&C News and Meiko to highlight the importance and value that kitchen porters bring to the kitchen. The KP Hero Award is a chance for employers to acknowledge an individual KP for the work they do within their business.Denis Sheehan, … [Read more...]
Firmdale Hotels report positive review of and substantial savings in merchant acquiring
Firmdale Hotels report positive review of and substantial savings in merchant acquiring Following a comprehensive review of merchant acquiring at Firmdale Hotels undertaken in partnership with Bank Brokers UK, substantial savings have been announced.Firmdale Hotels is the latest hospitality brand to make such an announcement following in the footsteps of over … [Read more...]
