The national trade body of hospital caterers, Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), has announced the winners of its annual awards ceremony. The awards were due to be announced at the HCA Forum which was postponed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Yet the HCA felt it was important to recognise the outstanding commitment and dedication shown by those working in … [Read more...]
Birmingham caterer hot foots couscous curries to hospital in Surrey
Two chefs from Farnborough have teamed up to support NHS staff at their local hospital. The idea was the brainchild of Mark Walshaw, senior head chef at Amadeus and his next-door neighbour Gavin Roche, who also works as a chef in the region, rustling up a curry for Frimley Park Hospital. Mark sourced a range of fresh produce from Amadeus’ base at Farnborough International … [Read more...]
Sodexo amidst COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates market leadership through actions
Below is an outline of some of the actions taken around the world by Sodexo, it merits a few minutes to read, as it demonstrates mindfulness that is much needed currently. Sodexo has reaffirmed its wholehearted commitment to its clients, consumers, suppliers and employees in 67 countries, through combating the health, economic and social fallout from COVID-19. Everywhere, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 cover up by VP of UK’s Rhubarb in New York
Peak restaurant, run by UK-based hospitality group Rhubarb, is on the 101st floor of a skyscraper in New York’s Hudson Yards. High above the city and from one executive’s perspective, clearly high above any moral responsibilities too, according to New York’s restaurant website EATER New York. EATER New York yesterday published news that Rhubarb vice president David Edwards … [Read more...]
Administrators seek interest in sports caterer post COVID-19 collapse
Administrators have been appointed at Cookeze Limited, the Lancashire-based event catering firm. Clients of the company included Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Jockey Club Brasserie Blanc and Malmaison Hotels. Turnover last year was £1.5m. Dean Watson of the Manchester office of Begbies Traynor and Neil Dingley of Moore in Stoke were appointed Joint Administrators of … [Read more...]