Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is strengthening its social responsibility efforts across the wider sector through a new corporate partnership with The Clink, the charity which aims to reduce reoffending by training and qualifying prisoners for employment as chefs in the hospitality sector upon release. The new partnership clearly demonstrates Ei Group’s focus on … [Read more...]
Bath pub opens with pizza just the way pizza masters of Napoli intended
The Claremont, formally known as the Rising Sun, in Bath has opened its doors with a Barrel and Stone pizza offering following an investment from independent pub owners, Punch. This fantastic community pub is back open following a full refurbishment which transformed both the internal and external look and feel of the pub. The investment has also created five new jobs for … [Read more...]
The challenging implications of a no-deal Brexit for Hospitality
Just under a thousand, or to be precise 968 ‘days ago’, the UK referendum to stay or leave the EU resulted in a decision to leave, by a margin of 52% to 48%. The number of ‘days ago’ is stressed here as this needs to be considered against there now being less than 42 days until the 29th March 2019, the leave date. Brexit CountdownCountdown Put in percentage terms, the … [Read more...]
Paul and Emma Ainsworth to take over The Mariners Pub in partnership with Sharp’s Brewery
Paul and Emma Ainsworth are delighted to announce that they have acquired the lease of The Mariners in Rock, Cornwall. The news follows the departure of fellow chef and friend, Nathan Outlaw last month after five successful years. The Mariners is located across the Camel Estuary from Ainsworth’s four other businesses in Padstow – Michelin starred No.6, Rojano’s in the Square, … [Read more...]
InterContinental London – The O2 Appoints Bars Manager
InterContinental London – The O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Nelson Bernardes as Bars Manager for its Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar. Nelson joins InterContinental London – The O2 with more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include Bar Operations Manager at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai … [Read more...]