Recognising the value of front of house skills, Vivek Singh’s modern Indian restaurant, Cinnamon Kitchen, has appointed Jerome Liger as its new restaurant manager. With a career in the hospitality industry that spans more than two decades, and experience in some of the world’s finest Michelin-starred establishments, the appointment bolsters an already impressive team at Vivek’s … [Read more...]
UK Foodservice: growth possible in 2013
Trading in the UK’s hospitality sector was so tough during 2012 that operators have become resigned to the fact that current levels of business are the new norm, and survival depends very much on maintaining consumer footfall with offers and innovative menus. In its Annual Review of 2012, Foodservice consultancy Horizons says that, despite experiencing another year of … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from Villeroy & Boch
A taste of what’s to come in 2013 Brand new product launch 2013 is set to be an exciting year for hospitality & catering as Villeroy & Boch launch one of their most exciting collections to date, the AFFINITY series, launching this month. As well as including a vast product offering, AFFINITY will be incredibly multi-functional, allowing it to be easily combined … [Read more...]
Academy of Culinary Arts Awards: enter now
The Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE) is the most prestigious award available to young people in the hospitality industry today, recognising and encouraging the most talented up and coming Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Waiters. It is the only award to cover all three categories of Kitchen, Pastry and Service. The purpose of the Awards is to inspire and … [Read more...]
MediaCityUK: Restaurant Damson arrives in partnership with Salford City College
The innovative team behind the multi-award winning Damson restaurant are bringing their nationally acclaimed style of modern British cuisine to MediaCityUK - becoming the first completely independent food brand to arrive at the international media hub. Damson was established in 2009 by Steve Pilling and Simon Stanley. Known as the ultimate neighbourhood restaurant, the team … [Read more...]