After the recent announcements on restaurant floats and takeovers, it’s now the turn of hotels, catering and pubs, including the sale reported today of Amber Taverns. Mitchells & Butlers/Orchid Pub Company M&B is apparently nearing the acquisition of Orchid, having outbid competitors and entered exclusive talks to buy 180 of Orchid’s 220 pubs at a price suggested … [Read more...]
Cooking up a challenge in NHS Scotland
The skills and imagination of hospital catering teams across Scotland are to be tested in a new competition to develop the best Scottish-themed patient meals. Recognising the hard work and dedication of catering staff across NHS Scotland, judges will be looking for healthy meals, using fresh local ingredients, which can be made and delivered in hospitals. Local health … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell: organic growth, rising revenues and profits
Boutique caterer bartlett mitchell achieved a 7.3% increase in turnover from £17.9m in 2012 to £19.2m in 2013 and an 18% rise in pre-tax profits for the 12 months to 25 October 2013. The improvement was credited to new business wins, sales building activity in existing units, tight controls with new IT initiatives, and high client satisfaction resulting in contract … [Read more...]
Maggie’s to serve for Queen’s Club Members
This summer season’s clear winner looks set to be the Maggie’s Enclosure at the internationally renowned Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club. The team behind the 1980s-inspired Chelsea nightclub will create the ultimate retro player’s lounge complete with ping pong table, 80s arcade games, oversized wooden rackets and ball shaped bean bags and bespoke Tanqueray No. TEN … [Read more...]
Concerto Group adds new Venue at The Royal Liver Building
The Concerto Group has added a new event space for 2014, The Venue at the Royal Liver Building, which will open on 1st June. A contemporary space on the first floor of the Royal Liver Building with a balcony overlooking the Mersey, The Venue is suited to both corporate and private events, and can accommodate up to 200 guests. Concerto is to offer fully inclusive packages for … [Read more...]