The buzz around the CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum 2015 was optimistic, with both suppliers and distributors reporting a buoyant market. Continuing demand for that elusive point of difference has led to a surge in new product developments, reflected in the mind-blowing variety of new concepts on show. The CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum (LETF) is the … [Read more...]
Street Food goes to the races
Jockey Club Catering has teamed up with Sunday Brunch chef, Simon Rimmer and author of Street Food Revolution, Richard Johnson to bring street food to the Crabbie’s Grand National, held at Aintree Racecourse, 9-11 April 2015. The collaboration has seen street food vendors pitch their food offering to the high-profile professionals for the opportunity to appear at the … [Read more...]
New chefs for Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
With the arrival of two new chefs, the four star Loch Lomond Arms Hotel in Luss is on course to achieving its goal of becoming an award-winning restaurant in a recognised gastronomic destination. Allan McLaughlin has been appointed Head Chef and David Hetherington Sous Chef. Allan joined the hotel from his previous head chef role at Woodlands Park in Surrey, part of the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Conference Food Trends for 2015
Following extensive research among the 400 members of the International Association of Conference Centres, the association has released its Top 10 Conference Foods Trendsfor 2015 which are influencing meeting planners across the globe. Health, concentration, productivity Mark Cooper, IACC’s CEO, commented, “Planners are always looking for new and interesting ways to … [Read more...]
The Hotlist for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
Fifty Scottish food and drink businesses have been selected for the ultimate hotlist: the shortlist for the coveted Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards has been announced. With 19 entered categories celebrating excellence across Scottish food and drink, the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards is considered by many to be the gold standard awards of the year. … [Read more...]