Taillevent Paris, the Gardinier family-owned group behind the iconic two-Michelin starred Le Taillevent, is set to open a 70 cover wine and food matching brasserie, Les 110 de Taillevent London, in Cavendish Square this September. Featuring a hundred and ten wines by the glass, paired with contemporary and seasonal French dishes, guests will experience the spirit of Le … [Read more...]
A new approach to Further Education – River Cottage’s apprenticeship model
The UK has a set a target of employing three million apprentices over the next five years, which means a whopping 600,000 learners need to start a programme each year. River Cottage believe that vocational qualifications are a great way to enter the hospitality industry – absorbing wisdom from experienced chefs, while acclimatising to the professional kitchen environment. A … [Read more...]
Angela Hartnett to open Cucina Angela in the French Alps
Cucina Angela is Angela Hartnett's first overseas restaurant and will open in the Lime Wood Group’s Portetta Hotel later this season. Cucina Angela will serve ‘Italian influenced mountain food’, with a nod to the local Savoyard cuisine and with the best Italian kitchen specialities. Plenty of locally sourced produce will be used to complement a terrific range of meats and … [Read more...]
Rick Stein announces new restaurant in Sandbanks
Rick Stein has announced plans to open a restaurant in Sandbanks, Dorset. With views overlooking the water, the restaurant will seat around 200 and is set to open in late autumn. The news comes as the next stage as part of the group’s business growth with recent openings in Winchester and also Porthleven and Fistral in Cornwall. The self-titled ‘Rick Stein’ restaurant … [Read more...]
Allergy UK launches new Accreditation Scheme for Caterers
National charity, Allergy UK has launched an accreditation scheme to help foodservice operators cater for food allergies. The Allergy Aware Scheme will recognise catering outlets that provide exceptional service for those with food allergies and intolerances, and those that offer ‘gold standard’ allergen management. The scheme aims to put peace of mind on the menu for the … [Read more...]