Domino’s Pizza in Kempston made a special delivery on Sunday 16 December to a wedding reception taking place at the Barns Hotel in Bedford. Newlyweds Kendra and Mark Giles had decided to think outside the box - and treated their 60+ guests to a selection of hot, tasty pizzas instead of the usual wedding buffet. The bride commented: “We thought it would make a nice … [Read more...]
First ever Gold Service Scholarship announces finalists
The Gold Service Scholarship has announced the 25 finalists in the running to be crowned the first Gold Scholar. Sponsored by BaxterStorey, the scholarship is a bold, new initiative designed to inspire a new generation of young people to start a professional career in front of house hospitality. The winner will receive a year’s worth of exclusive mentoring from the best in the … [Read more...]
BHA and FCSI push Government to outsource more food catering
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) and The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) UK & Ireland have combined forces to publish Outsourcing 2012: Removing the Barriers for Catering and Facilities Management. The report seeks to provide a single voice to government with a series of clear recommendations and to support food and service management (FSM) … [Read more...]
Steve Golding, Sodexo executive chef at Ascot, wins best event caterer
Steve Golding, executive chef, Sodexo Prestige, has won the Event Catering Award category at this year’s Food Service Management (FSM) magazine Awards. The Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, saw 400 members of the food service management community gather to celebrate those leading the way in the industry. Steve, who works for Sodexo … [Read more...]
Lindley provides catering cover at Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s Amex Stadium
Lindley Venue Catering, the specialist sports stadia catering division of The Lindley Group, is now providing all catering, hospitality and events services at Brighton and Hove Albion FC’s Amex Stadium on a temporary basis until the end of the season. Lindley was approached at short notice to manage the match day public and hospitality catering at the Club’s fixture with … [Read more...]