Porters, the traditional English restaurant previously based in London’s Covent Garden, has recently re-opened in the historic town of Berkhamsted. Following a deal with Shelley Sandzer last year, who acted on behalf of landlords Lothbury Estate, the new 3,000 sq ft site has space for approximately 150 covers, including an outdoor deck for around 80 covers. Operations … [Read more...]
A Feast for the Senses at Parlour
The latest meeting of The Chefs’ Forum in London on Monday 18th May 2015 was a feast for all the senses. More than 70 chefs from across the capital joined suppliers and producers at Parlour restaurant, Kensal Green, hosted by Chef Patron, Jesse Dunford Wood. The event kicked off with a Nyetimber and canapé reception with an array of delicious morsels from Jesse’s fabulous … [Read more...]
Consumers clash with businesses over ways to pay
UK consumers and businesses are poles apart on the adoption of new and innovative payments technologies, according to Sage Pay’s 2015 Payments Landscape Report. Consumers seek innovative payment methods More than 1 in 4 consumers say that they are more likely to shop somewhere which offers a greater range of, or more innovative, payments methods. The report also found … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor awards Certificate of Excellence 2015 to 40,000 UK hospitality businesses
TripAdvisor announced 19 May the 2015 Certificate of Excellence award recipients. A total of 40,464 hospitality businesses in the UK have been awarded this year – up from 31,325 in 2014. London tops the world This year is particularly good news for London, with the UK capital home to more award-winning businesses than any other city in the world. Now in its fifth year, … [Read more...]
Invent a Pizza at Bunga Bunga
Bunga Bunga is introducing INVENT A PIZZA, a monthly competition where guests are presented with the opportunity to design their very own ingenious pizza for a chance to have their masterpiece featured on the menu for one whole month. Each month, the Bunga Bunga team will sift through the entries and will choose one winner and runner-up with the most outrageous pizza … [Read more...]