Launched to coincide with the new food service allergen declaration regulations coming into force in December, the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards aim to celebrate excellence in gluten-free and dairy-free food and in general allergen awareness in the food service sector. The new category is designed for large and small caterers providing Corporate Hospitality, wherever it may … [Read more...]
VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditations for Q2 2014
BDRC Continental has announced that following the assessment at the end of Q2 2014, 27 venues have achieved their Gold Standard Accreditation. The VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation is given to those properties recording a twelve-month Net Promoter Score of +70 or higher from 40 or more Business Event Host responses in the twelve month period July 2013 to June 2014. … [Read more...]
“rhubarb” appoints Martyn Barrett as Director of Travel
Food designer “rhubarb” has made a new appointment to its management team with Martyn Barrett as Director of Travel. With over 20 years’ experience at some of the UK’s best food operators, including Selfridges and SSP, Martyn can be credited with the complete transformation of the food offering within London City Airport, developing the award-winning City Bar and Grill, … [Read more...]
Social Media for hospitality: insights into good practice
Social Media for hospitality: insights into good practice As previously reported (see link below) H&C News and Armourcoat recently joined forces for a ‘Social Media Roundtable’ that gathered a group from across hospitality to discuss and explore the effectiveness of social media. The event was hosted by citizenM Bankside in London, attended by delegates from pub … [Read more...]
New sustainability accreditation for university catering
As English schools prepare to adopt the School Food Plan from September, Higher Education is now stepping up to the plate by feeding the minds as well as the stomachs of its students with the launch of a pioneering sustainability accreditation for university catering. New University Catering Rating The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and The University Caterers … [Read more...]