Caterer Kudos has had a strong start to the financial year for events: comparing figures to last year, a 12% growth has been achieved across their venues, which include some of the UK’s top event venues including Gibson Hall (pictured above), Brighton Centre, Harrogate International Centre and Central Hall Westminster. With their flexible approach and can do attitude, Kudos … [Read more...]
Seasoned Events acquires Chichester Hotel, Wickford
Seasoned Events, part of Grays-based Crown Catering Group, has purchased the 35-bedroom, three-AA-Star Chichester Hotel and Restaurant in Wickford, Essex and been granted a long lease by the Harris family. The financial value of the sale was not disclosed. Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has advised the Harris family on the sale. The property … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous and Ampersand Events form Partnership
Ampersand Events has announced that it have formed a pioneering new partnership with chef wunderkind Ollie Dabbous. Ollie Dabbous began his career at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, before moving to Hibiscus as Claude Bosi‘s sous chef. He has worked under Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz, voted number four in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and gained experience … [Read more...]
Brakes’ fish pledge means sustainable fish for millions
Millions of UK schoolchildren, hospital patients, workplaces and restaurant diners are to be served only demonstrably sustainable fish, thanks to the pledge signed by Brakes, the UK's largest food wholesale supplier. All seafood products from sustainable sources The Sustainable Fish Cities pledge commits Brakes to a suite of measures which will ensure that all their … [Read more...]
Instore hits the high street with multi-million pound BHS contract
The Instore business of Compass Group UK & Ireland has secured a new catering and cleaning contract with national clothing and homeware retailer BHS to help enhance its consumer appeal and offer. From July, the 1800 strong team will be operating cafes and restaurants at 171 BHS stores around the UK. This new contract comes as part of a multi-million pound project to … [Read more...]