Armourcoat created a ‘quiet zone’ on their stand at the Surface Design Show in February to highlight the benefits of their acoustic plaster system. The company also featured among the main stage speakers and presentation to the 2019 Surface Design Award winners.The Surface Design Show, held at Islington’s Business Design Centre, is a must-attend annual trade event to source … [Read more...]
Peter Martin and Chris Brazier announced as ceda Conference hosts
The 2019 ceda Conference is starting to take shape with the announcement of its hosts.ceda are delighted to welcome back Peter Martin who will, once again, be taking up the role of host for the Business Day, a position he has held in the past.Peter is one of the most authoritative and influential commentators on the eating and drinking out sector, with some 35 years … [Read more...]
Dear Hotelier, Room bookings are available ‘right now’. Best wishes, Carl
Right now, people are looking for a hotel just like yours, but you’re not on ‘reception’ to take the bookings.Countless online booking channels are matching people with the best hotel solution to meet their needs for accommodation, right now.You can’t see them right now as you do not have the resources or time to monitor all of these channels, similar to most … [Read more...]
UK’s top pub brands prepare to visit Casual Dining 2019
Many of Britain’s biggest pub and bar operators – including Ei Group, Marston’s, Mitchells & Butlers, Greene King, Stonegate Pub Company, Punch Taverns, Star Pubs & Bars, Shepherd Neame, Young & Co’s, The City Pub Company and Revolution Bars – will be heading to London later this month for Casual Dining 2019. Thousands of key buyers and decision makers have already … [Read more...]
Oriental Food Specialist Hails Impact of Integrated EPOS
One of Scotland’s leading oriental supermarket chains has praised the impact transformation of its EPOS systems has had on its business.Matthew’s Foods was originally founded in 1997 by managing director Matthew Ng as a catering supplies wholesaler serving Chinese and oriental restaurants in Glasgow. It opened its first retail outlet in the city in 1997, and since then has … [Read more...]
Love Drinks Announces Capture of El Bandarra Vermut
As the trend for vermouth gathers pace in the UK, Love Drinks has augmented its extensive portfolio with the capture of the colourful El Bandarra Vermut brand from Barcelona.El Bandarra is the brainchild of the Virgili brothers – the 6th generation from the Casa Berger Winery, which was set up in 1878 to the west of Barcelona.For 57 years the family sold their … [Read more...]
Beyond the Mini Bar: How Pantry Kiosks Can Extend Food Service in Hotels
Some people call them Smart Fridges. To others, they are known as Grab ‘n’ Go kiosks. Whatever you want to call them, a new generation of food vending systems is re-writing the rules on what you can sell in an unattended machine.Given their flexibility and the range of products you can include, hotels stand to gain as much as anyone from this innovation.Hotels have long … [Read more...]
Ex-TripAdvisor brand director creates first coffee machine review website
Bibium, the brand-independent industry leading provider of coffee solutions to the hospitality industry has today launched an online review site where commercial buyers can share experiences, browse, learn, review, compare and purchase coffee machines.Run by husband and wife team Wyatt Cavalier & Grace Carter-Cavalier, the new offering is based on the TripAdvisor model … [Read more...]
Derek Maher becomes ceda Vice-Chair
ceda are delighted to announce Derek Maher as their new Vice-Chair.Industry insiders will know Derek as MD and founder of Crystaltech, the UK’s largest independent company specialising in the installation and servicing of all makes and models of commercial glasswashers and dishwashers.At the ceda Board meeting in December 2018, Derek was formally appointed to the … [Read more...]
Country Range’s Pastry Portfolio Grows With Launch of Bacon & Cheese Turnover
Leading foodservice brand Country Range is making it easier for caterers to offer their customers a tasty handheld snack for breakfast, brunch or on-the-go with the addition to its pastry portfolio of a Bacon & Cheese Turnover.Made using premium quality thick cut bacon and mature Cheddar cheese, it’s wrapped in a light puff pastry and can be cooked from frozen in just … [Read more...]
Armourcoat on the menu for new Centre Point restaurant
Surface finish specialists Armourcoat have been specified throughout the VIVI restaurant, a new 1960’s inspired eatery opening in the Centre Point Building in London’s West End. VIVI promises to deliver traditional British food with an innovative twist.VIVI’s 290-cover dining room serving delicious British favourites, has its interior design inspired by sixties colours and … [Read more...]
Former KP wins Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2019
Chef Andrew Williams, from Salthouse Bacaro in Liverpool, has won the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef of the Year competition, aimed at budding chefs aged 18 -25. Andrew, aged 20, cooked Caramelised Onion and Red Wine Risotto, with butter-roasted pine nuts, crispy onions, radicchio and taleggio. The risotto was finished with Valrhona chocolate, white alba truffle and … [Read more...]
Heatherwick’s Coal Drops Yard: Shopping With A Soul
There is a lot to talk about and celebrate at the newly opened Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross. Naturally, there are parts that are still being finished off and several shops and restaurants are not quite open yet, but there is plenty to admire and take stock of already. Even in its infancy, the place has a special feel about it.To quote from their own website: "Coal Drops … [Read more...]
Spotlight on sustainability and efficiency, as biggest ever Commercial Kitchen show opens visitor registration for 2019
Industry’s leading show previews greener kitchen solutions from its 2019 exhibitorsCommercial Kitchen – the UK’s leading kitchen equipment, services and design show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 June, will feature even more new innovations and solutions designed to help foodservice equipment buyers and caterers make their kitchens greener, says event organiser … [Read more...]
