H & C News welcomes this contribution by Gary Swarbrooke, Director of Policy and Quality at Quality in Tourism, the assessment service for VisitEngland, on why quality is so important even if you’re booking customers into ‘budget’ accommodation. Whatever the customer’s budget…quality is a must Whether going on a short city break, or looking for a country escape, … [Read more...]
Chef & Brewer name their Masterchef
Worcester pub Chef Russell Collins is celebrating after winning pub restaurant brand Chef & Brewer’s national cooking competition and will now see his Lamb Three Ways dish made available in over 136 pubs across the country. Russell, a Chef at the Fox Inn in Bransford, will receive a cooking class experience at the famous River Cottage and personalised chef whites, and won … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners – Augustine Kitchen – Creative Taste success – Gainsborough Bath Spa
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners - Franck Raymond to open Augustine Kitchen - The Gainsborough Bath Spa to open Spring 2014 - The Cottage in the Wood: best view in England - Take guard! The Cricketers opens its doors - Creative Taste success at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners Leading architects, interior and lighting … [Read more...]
Just one week to Tax Parity Day
The much-publicised Tax Parity Day is next Wednesday 25 September, when ten thousand and more UK bars and restaurants – including many Asian restaurants - are set to cut their prices by 7.5% in order to demonstrate the benefits of a cut in VAT. There’s no doubt that the Day will have an impact – not just on the participating establishments and organisations, but hopefully … [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...]