The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence are firmly established as representing the highest accolade in English tourism. The Awards recognise businesses that incorporate best practice and demonstrate excellence in customer service throughout their operation and celebrate the very best in quality and innovation. They attract leading hospitality and tourism establishments, as well … [Read more...]
Tortilla secures Middle East franchise agreement
Tortilla, the largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in the UK and Europe has secured a franchise agreement with Eathos, the restaurant operating platform based in Dubai. After a highly successful year for Tortilla in the UK which included the launch of eight restaurants and substantial year on year sales growth for existing restaurants, the arrangement will see Eathos … [Read more...]
Ben Allnutt to launch Monkbar Hotel’s new eating concept
A York hotel has turned to one of the city’s most exciting young chefs to launch its new eating experience. Ben Allnutt, who has worked in a number of AA Rosette establishments, will lead the Best Western Monkbar kitchen brigade when it unveils a new look restaurant and menu in a few weeks time. The hotel, which this year celebrates its silver anniversary, is in the final … [Read more...]
Restaurant manager with Michelin star record joins Llangoed Hall
Bruno Asselin, who is originally from Burgundy in France, has helped restaurants achieve 21 Michelin stars during his career and now hopes to pass on his experience to the team at Llangoed Hall at Llyswen, near Brecon. Arriving in the UK in 1991, he worked with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons for three years; Pied a Terre Restaurant in London for a total of nine … [Read more...]
Delivering Food for Thought, the latest initiative from Green Earth Appeal
This week we met with Natasha Cameris Knight, Head of Partnerships, Food For Thought at their London offices to gain a better understanding of how the organisation works with restaurants. But before we speak with Natasha an introduction to this interview from Marco Pierre White, his restaurant team and his diners in the video below Hi Natasha, what’s your … [Read more...]