Domino’s Pizza seeks 2,400 Christmas drivers
As festive decorations and gifts start to hit the supermarket shelves, Domino’s Pizza UK is preparing for its busiest time of the year. Ahead of the Christmas and New Year period, the company is on the...
View ArticleIoH introduces 1-2-3 approach to managing food allergens
As the 13 December deadline to comply with the new EU Food Information Regulation (FIR) gets nearer, the Institute of Hospitality has produced a ‘FIR Toolbox’ aimed at small and medium-sized businesses...
View ArticleSnaps & Rye contemporary Danish kitchen opens in North Kensington
Westbourne Grove locals Kell and Jacqueline Skött have realised their dream of establishing a contemporary Danish kitchen & deli in London with the opening of Snaps & Rye. Located on the...
View ArticleInsight to the Global Restaurant Investment Forum
Jonathan Worsley, Chairman H&C News meets with suppliers regularly to keep up to date with the latest product and service innovations, aiming to get the inside track on what companies offer to the...
View ArticleChanges afoot at The Grill at The Dorchester
There are changes at The Grill at The Dorchester, though more detail is awaited… First: under the culinary guidance of Alain Ducasse, the luxury hotel has selected a brigade of fresh talent led by his...
View ArticleCarluccio’s to drive Christmas sales with pop-ups
Italian restaurant group Carluccio’s, run by CEO Simon Kossoff, will open 10 pop-ups shops over the festive season in order to boost sales of its Christmas food and drink products, which could generate...
View ArticleAre you the next Roux Scholar?
The Roux Scholarship is a unique competition for chefs under 30 who are working as chefs in the UK. The competition element is tough: it is based on technical skill, a strong palate and deep...
View Article29 selected for Gold Service Scholarship’s regional finals
Twenty-nine young people working in the hospitality industry have been selected to compete in the regional finals of the prestigious Gold Service Scholarship 2015, following the first stage of judging...
View ArticleOpenTable launches the perfect gift for foodies
Open Table, the UK’s leading online restaurant booking service, has announced the launch of OpenTable Gifts, a new way to treat a friend or family member to the hottest dish in town. The new OpenTable...
View ArticleDeputy PM kicks off ‘Great School Lunch’ at Brasserie Blanc
Raymond Blanc joined forces with the Deputy Prime Minister and school chefs this Monday morning at Brasserie Blanc in Oxford to celebrate the start of National School Meals Week (3-7 November)....
View ArticlePrezzo sells to TPG for £304 million
The boards of Papa Bidco Limited (a newly-incorporated company indirectly owned by the TPG Funds) and Prezzo plc have just announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash...
View ArticleRoyal Ascot 2015: Michael Caines and Phil Howard to headline
Ascot Racecourse has announced that Fine Dining at Royal Ascot 2015 will be headlined by twice Michelin starred chefs, Michael Caines and Phil Howard who will each host a restaurant on all five days of...
View ArticleFrom Head Sommelier to Master Sommelier
Country-house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote has announced that its head sommelier, Adam Pawlowski, has become a Master Sommelier. Widely regarded as one of the hardest diplomas in the...
View ArticleCroydon’s new food hub – Surrey StreEatery
Surrey StrEatery, Croydon’s new food hub has opened, supported by funding from the Mayor of London’s Regeneration Fund and Croydon Council, with seven budding street food traders given the chance to...
View ArticleFSA urges consumers to ‘Look before you book’
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling on people to check the food hygiene ratings of restaurants before booking Christmas meals out with family and friends. A poll released today found that almost...
View ArticleBurger King launches Mobile App for customers
Burger King has introduced a new mobile application to the UK and Ireland, as part of the expansion of its digital efforts. The rollout follows the success of the app’s launch in Spain, where more than...
View ArticleDelicious Tarte Flambée joins Bistrot Pierre menu
An unexpected food find on a wine tasting trip to Alsace has led to the roll-out of one of Bistrot Pierre’s most authentic – and soon to be most popular – dishes on its menu: Tarte Flambée . The thin,...
View ArticleLatest insights into foodservice trends
Consumer spend in the foodservice sector continues to increase, but there is still no room for complacency, according to the latest ‘Focus on Foodservice’ report from EBLEX. The annual insight into the...
View ArticleFocus on hospitality and leisure in Leeds
Leeds has long since re-invented itself and moved away from its industrial heritage. It is now widely regarded as the second financial centre within the UK. Being so heavily finance driven, the recent...
View ArticleLuminar Group acquires Chicago Leisure
The UK’s largest nightclub operator, The Luminar Group has acquired Chicago Leisure for an undisclosed sum. In its first major deal since its formation in December 2011, The Luminar Group has agreed to...
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