Whitbread PLC, owner of Premier Inn and Costa, has committed to creating more than 6,000 apprenticeships by 2020 as well as the launch of a brand new apprenticeship scheme for Costa, the nation's favourite coffee shop. To deliver this pledge Whitbread plans to take on around 1,200 apprentices across its Premier Inn, Costa and restaurant brands each year. The Premier Inn … [Read more...]
The Blues Kitchen for Brixton
London-based bar and restaurant collective The Columbo Group has announced it will bring its popular Blues Kitchen concept to south London with the opening of a new site in Brixton. The group has just purchased the Electric Social in Brixton, and will develop the site with a view to opening The Blues Kitchen in autumn 2015. This latest acquisition brings the group’s portfolio … [Read more...]
Pret trials Good Evenings on the Strand
Pret A Manger is welcoming evening diners into its shop at 88-89 Strand, with the introduction of a new evening menu and shop design. The Good Evenings concept is the first evening trial of its kind for Pret: from 6pm each day, the shop will transform into a casual evening dining experience. Diners will be greeted at the door, presented with a ‘Good Evenings’ menu and shown … [Read more...]
Start of a new era at The Marquis
A talented and experienced team has taken over the reins at The Marquis, a 5-star fine-dining ‘restaurant with rooms’ in Kent ’s picturesque Alkham Valley . It’s led by general manager David Harris and head chef Andrew ‘Drew’ King. They have wasted no time in making their mark since the turn of the year, with the introduction of new menus, innovations in customer service, a … [Read more...]
Foxcroft & Ginger pops up to the East
After a successful first year in Whitechapel, artisan cafe-cum-bakery Foxcroft & Ginger has decided to expand East. F&G opened a pop up site at Old Street station on 6 April 2015. The cafe, which will be open for three months, will be located just a short walk from London’s most hip and trendiest hangout, Shoreditch. Foxcroft & Ginger will be offering ‘food to … [Read more...]