After four successful years with the Michelin starred Lords of the Manor, Head Chef Matt Weedon is bidding the restaurant farewell. Lords of the Manor is now seeking a new Head Chef of equal calibre to head up the restaurant and maintain its Michelin star status and additional accolades such its 3AA Rosettes. General Manager of Lords of the Manor, Paul Thompson, … [Read more...]
VisitEngland announces 8 Marketing Campaigns for 2013
VisitEngland has announced its plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to run from January to boost domestic tourism. The campaigns will cover the four key themes of countryside, heritage, culture and coastal, and will run in partnership with destinations from all over England as well as national commercial organisations. • Countryside campaigns will include ‘Rural … [Read more...]
European Hospitality Awards 2012
The European Hospitality Awards 2012 were held at London’s luxurious Landmark Hotel, with over 300 hospitality professionals celebrating the achievements within the industry over the past 12 months. A total of 13 awards – lucky for some! - were presented during the course of the evening with the winners being selected by the expert judges. This year’s panel included a … [Read more...]
Rutland Partners acquires Pizza Hut UK Dine-In Restaurants
Rutland Partners, the specialist restructuring investor and Yum! Brands, global owners of the Pizza Hut brand, have announced that on 9 November they completed a deal whereby Rutland acquires Pizza Hut’s UK Dine-In restaurant business. In the deal, Rutland Partners has acquired the share capital of Pizza Hut UK Ltd, the company which owns 330 Dine-In restaurants and will … [Read more...]
Chef’s Restaurant of the Week, William Drabble at Seven Park Place
Although the streets of SW1 are generally quite full of chic places to drink, dine and while away the hours, the St James hotel and club – just away from the bustle, dripping with elegance – is notable for being one of the most intimate and relaxing. The venue combines rooms, a club of the old-school variety, and two places to eat overseen by William Drabble: the … [Read more...]