A young working chef from The Elephant, Torquay proved his worth as a star in the making by winning the biggest annual competition for the industry’s most promising talent: the Craft Guild of Chefs’ Young National Chef of the Year. Ben Champkin was one of just eight young chefs in the UK to reach the final on 8 October at the Restaurant Show at London’s Earls Court, which … [Read more...]
Orchid celebrates Grandparents’ Day in style
Orchid Group is building on the massive successes of its Magnificent 7 sales driving strategy with a range of offers and activity for Grandparents’ Day, celebrated on Sunday 6 October, which includes digital campaigns, loyalty points, discounted menus, bouncebacks and more. Celebrating special occasions As the consumer market moves more towards celebrating special … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Itsu – Pullman Paris – Cinnamon Kitchen – Il Sugo
New look Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel - Old Churches House for Dunblane “the brand”- Cinnamon Kitchen goes Mobile with the launch of ‘Joho Soho’ - itsu arrives in Oxford - Il Sugo launches with sizzling selection of Stuzzichini. New look Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel Pullman has unveiled the new look Pullman Paris Bercy hotel following a six-month renovation project. The hotel, … [Read more...]
Sausage secrets from industry insiders
Sausages are a real staple of Britain’s culinary identity, appearing on menus across schools and the NHS to gastro pubs and fine dining outlets. No other food elicits quite as much affection as the humble sausage, which is why they remain one of the most popular dishes listed on menus today. Sausage Guide for Caterers As British Sausage Week draws closer (4-10 November), … [Read more...]
Buddha-Bar’s new Head Chef is King
Buddha-Bar London has appointed King Dey, formerly executive chef at Baku, to head up its kitchen. Since Buddha-Bar took Paris by storm in 1997, the brand has become the blueprint for the designer bar. Buddha-Bar London however has always been viewed as something of a departure. Although still featuring some of the capital’s best live DJs – and a great line in amazing … [Read more...]