Vegware, the completely compostable packaging firm, has made a special case study cup showcasing how Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has made a 70% saving on waste costs and become a zero waste Trust. Specially designed for the NHS Sustainability Day roadshow hosted by RBH on the 6th February, the compostable cup is simply composted together with food waste after use. Steven … [Read more...]
Chester Boyd’s new director of operations
Sarah Pittaway has been appointed as Director of Operations for Chester Boyd, and will oversee the seven London Livery Halls in the Chester Boyd portfolio - which collectively have a reputation for roducing exquisite traditional British food infused with contemporary flair. Reporting to CH&Co joint CEO Alison Tyler, Sarah’s appointment is a key investment for the company … [Read more...]
Compass Instore reels in national award for fish and chips
Compass Group UK & Ireland is celebrating after hooking the Best Multiple Foodservice Operator Award at the National Fish and Chip Awards. Nominated among six finalists including Sainsbury’s and BHS, the best-selling dish at over 170 Tesco cafés was recognised with the accolade during a gala event in London on Wednesday 22 January 2014. Compass’ Instore team serves over … [Read more...]
Valuable experience for Westminster Kingsway student chefs with Alpha LSG
Alpha LSG is to nurture up-and-coming young chefs via work placements for college students who require real-world experience. The company is developing a relationship with the UK’s premier catering college, Westminster Kingsway in Central London, in an arrangement that will see students on the college’s ‘Professional Chef Diploma’ course gaining vital kitchen experience with … [Read more...]
Orderella on target for 1,500 sites by June
Orderella, the app which allows its customers to order and pay for drinks and food with their smartphone, is on target to achieve its aim of having 1,500 sites signed up and using the app by June 2014. This comes ahead of an exciting month for Orderella, which will see the app going live this week in Gordon’s Wine Bar, the oldest of its kind in the city, located in the … [Read more...]