Orchid Group has launched a new dedicated apprenticeship programme to enhance its Thai offering at Dragon pubs and restaurants. The scheme is being run in conjunction with Apprentice 1st and is an addition to the pub company’s extensive training and development programme and believed to be a first for the sector. Orchid has 12 Dragons, which are a fusion of a traditional … [Read more...]
Video shows success for carbon free restaurants
The Green Earth Appeal helps to deliver new diners as well as increasing the frequency of regular diners to restaurants. This is achieved at guaranteed zero cost to the restaurant. Green Earth Appeal are working with many high profile restaurateurs who are making this work for their restaurants very effectively. 111 Just think about what 50 trees looks … [Read more...]
Armourcoat presents new range of urban polished plaster effects
Armourcoat will be launching new colours and finishes at DX, part of the May Design Series (stand R18, ExCeL, London, 19-21 May). DX will be co-located with kbb LDN, INTERIORS LDN and The ARC Show, presenting a new commercial contract and retail event for London’s architectural, interior design and high-end retail communities. The event, designed by Ab Rogers, will bring … [Read more...]
14 UK restaurants in World’s Top 100
The Elite Traveler & Laurent-Perrier Top 100 Restaurants in the World is compiled annually in the USA and, this year, has the contemporary American cuisine of Alinea in Chicago in number one position. However, UK restaurants feature very strongly throughout the Top 100, demonstrating both the strength and range of cuisine available in the UK. The 14 restaurants and … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s announces record year 2011-12
Carluccio’s, the Italian restaurant group run by Simon Kossoff and owned by the Dubai-based investment group Landmark, has achieved record results for the year to 23 September 2012 and now plans further expansion. Highlights (52 weeks to 23 September 2012) Turnover increased 13.7% from £85m to £96m. Operations strongly cash generative: EBITDA increases 21.7% … [Read more...]