WSH, the parent company for leading catering and hospitality businesses BaxterStorey, Benugo, Searcys, Holroyd Howe, Caterlink and Portico, has today announced the appointment of Edward Griffiths, Deputy Master of the Royal Household, to its board. After spending fourteen years in the Royal Household, Edward will now return to work in the commercial sector, alongside … [Read more...]
Seafood Insight: Brakes raises sustainability bar in foodservice
As part of its awards programme for 2014, the MSC UK team is presenting Seafood Insight, a new series of interviews with seafood industry insiders. These are the people who provide sustainable seafood for our supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals and schools. H&C News is happy to publish below the first interview with Natalie Phillips, Category Manager Fish & Seafood … [Read more...]
“rhubarb” appoints Katie Harel as head of marketing
Katie Harel has been appointed as head of marketing at “rhubarb”, the leading food designer and restaurant operator. Bringing over 12 years of experience with her, Katie’s role will see her developing and implementing the 2015 marketing strategy, strengthening the company’s branding and ensuring it maintains its position as a pioneer of the food and events industry. Katie … [Read more...]
Lexington receives Three-Star Rating from SRA
Hot on the heels of news of its acquisition by Elior, Lexington Catering - one of the leading contract caterers in London - has been awarded the status of Three-Star Sustainability Champion by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). Lexington received one of the best ever scores for environmental responsibility and one of the highest scores overall achieved by any … [Read more...]
Compass chefs battle to be named Chef of the Year
The fiercely contested annual Compass Chef of the Year final took place at the Restaurant Show on 8 October, at London’s Earl’s Court Two. The Compass Chef of the Year competition is currently in its 14th year and annually demonstrates the skill, passion and expertise that Compass chefs have in abundance. From over 200 entries, 23 chefs from across Compass Group UK & … [Read more...]