University College Birmingham culinary arts student Sumaiyah Patel has pioneered an innovative type of tea for the UK foodservice and retail market, as part of a product development competition run by the British Frozen Food Federation. The BFFF competition challenged UK students to demonstrate the potential of frozen within the premium food category. It aimed to uncover a … [Read more...]
Comptoir Libanais to open first airport restaurant at London Gatwick
London Gatwick passengers will soon be able to sample the delights of Middle Eastern cooking when stylish Lebanese restaurant Comptoir Libanais opens its first airport restaurant in North Terminal later this year. Passenger research driving F & B strategy Gatwick’s research which shows that travellers want to see a greater variety of cuisines from higher quality … [Read more...]
Bristol City FC’s Ashton Gate first to receive Food for Life Catering Mark
Lindley Venue Catering, the catering partner at Bristol City FC, has achieved the Silver Food for Life Catering Mark for the League 1 club’s hospitality and event menus, making Ashton Gate the first sports stadium in England to receive the prestigious accreditation awarded by the Soil Association which is also head-quartered in Bristol. The Silver Food for Life Catering Mark … [Read more...]
Taylor Shaw expands national footprint with acquisition of Pro Serv
Warrington-based education catering specialist Taylor Shaw has acquired catering company Pro Serv Corporate Limited, extending the company’s reach into the South West and saving 260 jobs. The deal comes after Pro Serv got into financial difficulties and will see Taylor Shaw, part of the national catering group, Waterfall Services, safeguard all jobs and continue to operate … [Read more...]
Kudos takes to the streets with their Haute Dog food concept
H & C News recently reported on how hot dogs are hitting the big time (see link at foot of this article), and now learns that Kudos, part of the Crown Group, is ready to rollout Haute Dog – their own new street food concept. Harrogate has been selected as the first location for the Haute Dog Van to hit the streets. Quality of bread to match sausages The gourmet hot … [Read more...]