The Royal Foresters is a pub, restaurant and hotel in Ascot, owned by Oakman Inns, a family owned group with 25 venues. It purchased the Royal Foresters in 2016 and began a modernisation programme soon after, which saw the construction of a modern, stylish restaurant attached to the sympathetically restored Victorian bar. Ross Pike, Oakman Inn’s chef director, explains the … [Read more...]
Ready Made Beech Ovens are now available in the UK
Beech Ovens is renowned worldwide for the spectacular finishes applied to their regular range of stone hearth ovens that are available in many different sizes and shapes – round, square, rectangular, Duck tall, custom; Wood-burning, Gas, or combination Wood/Gas.Our UK Consultants and Designers do a fantastic job creating these finishes, but for some customers … [Read more...]
Associations reveal plans for ‘our industry show’ the Commercial Kitchen Show 2020
Commercial Kitchen has gained more big industry backing ahead of its move to London this 3-4 June, with the Craft Guild of Chefs now onboard as a new association supporter. Andrew Green, chief executive of the guild, which boast over 1,200 members, says they are delighted to be involved and see Commercial Kitchen “as a must-attend event for senior chefs”.It’s a sentiment … [Read more...]
Fine chocolate growth signalled through accelerated awards entries from across the globe
The Academy of Chocolate Awards this year has seen more than 100 new producer entries from circa 60 countries across the world. Debut submissions from Bali, Estonia, Uzbekistan and Zambia, have been received in what has been another remarkable year for the awards.As with the previous year, increased consumer awareness of the origin, craft and sustainability of fine … [Read more...]
Foodmove announces £1m investment in new eco-friendly fleet
Foodmove, a leading transport and logistics partner for wholesalers, contract caterers, manufacturers and retailers, has announced a £1m investment in new, more environmentally friendly vehicles. The company, which is part of GV Group (Gate Ventures), has bought a fleet of 50 Euro 6 compliant vans as part of a move to future-proof its operations.The 3.5t vehicles feature … [Read more...]
Eggs cooked perfectly on demand, all day, every day
Prepare perfectly cooked eggs throughout the day with more flexibility than ever. With the versatile Egg Station Mini — combining the speed and precision of countertop egg cookers with a small size and changeable racks designed for expanding menus and streamlined kitchens - you can have eggs cooked perfectly, on demand all day, every day.EXPAND YOUR MENU … [Read more...]
Nando’s beginning full deployment of ConnectedCooking across all of its UK estate
Since launching its first UK restaurant in 1992, Nando’s has expanded to over 1,200 restaurants and has helped to revolutionise the casual dining market with its Portuguese influenced chicken menu. One of the chain’s longest running strategic partnerships has been with Rational.Cameron Holder, head of non-food and indirect procurement, explains. “We’ve worked … [Read more...]
UK Casual Dining Restaurant Chains line up for drinks pavilions at Casual dining 2020
With just about one month to go until the doors open at Casual Dining 2020, London ExCeL 25-26 March, the UK casual dining sector will be getting ready to visit and inspect the show’s popular drinks pavilions. Each pavilion will host a dozen exhibitors at, the Artisan Spirits Lounge and The Taphouse, where visitors will sample new innovations from an exciting mix of … [Read more...]
Beech announces their first ‘Ready Built’ ovens, and available now in the UK
Beech Ovens is renowned worldwide for the spectacular finishes applied to their regular range of stone hearth ovens that are available in many different sizes and shapes – round, square, rectangular, Duck tall, custom; Wood-burning, Gas, or combination Wood/Gas.Our UK Consultants and Designers do a fantastic job creating these finishes, but for some customers want a simpler … [Read more...]
Country Range add Frozen King Prawns to Seafood Collection
Leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has strengthened its seafood selection with the addition of sustainably sourced sweet and succulent frozen king prawns, which are available exclusively through the Group’s independent wholesalers in two pack sizes.The new products, which are IQF frozen within hours of harvest and come raw, peeled and deveined, join the … [Read more...]
Introducing ‘Ready Built’ Stone Hearth Ovens from Beech Ovens
Beech Ovens is renowned worldwide for the spectacular finishes applied to their regular range of stone hearth ovens that are available in many different sizes and shapes – Round, Square, Rectangular, Duck Tall, Custom; Wood-burning, Gas, or combination Wood/Gas.Taking things a stage further, Beech has now developed its first ‘Ready Built’ Ovens.These include all the … [Read more...]
Kitchen deep cleans: Are they really essential?
You can invest in fantastic kitchen equipment, create an interesting menu and cook delicious food, but if the kitchen isn’t kept clean and hygienic, it will all be for nothing.If people contract food poisoning after eating food from your kitchen, it not only puts their lives at risk, it can cause irreparable reputational damage too. And if your customers are more vulnerable … [Read more...]
McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain, is now very much a digital company
As McDonald’s doubles down on digital, we ask: How exactly will customer data transform the world’s biggest restaurant brand?McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain, is now very much a digital company thanks to its strategy of investing in personalisation, artificial intelligence, voice recognition and the ongoing development of its customer app.While … [Read more...]
Hotel marketing assistant shortlisted for national apprenticeship award
The Purple Umbrella Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the nation’s finest hospitality apprentice talent and recognise those who have demonstrated excellent dedication to their company and achieved fantastic feats in the workplace. The apprenticeship awards include a number of different categories for current and past Umbrella Training apprentices, as well as the Apprentice of the … [Read more...]
