Pub, bar and restaurant buyers looking to refresh their drinks menus are set to enjoy a tastings extravaganza at next week’s Casual Dining show, which opens at the Business Design Centre, in London, on 25-26 February. See and sample Thanks to 140% increase in exhibitors offering alcoholic beverages for 2015, on-trade buyers will be able to see and sample the show’s … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and SSP agree European partnership
SSP and the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group have agreed a partnership to operate Jamie’s Italian restaurants at airports across France, Germany, Switzerland and Holland. The first two restaurants are scheduled to open at Terminal 2 of Nice Airport in 2017. Jamie's Italian has won thousands of fans by creating neighborhood venues, inspired by the traditions of Italy, where … [Read more...]
Master class for chef students at Chotto Matte
A group of lucky Westminster Kingsway College chef students have participated in a master class and competition of sushi cuisine at London restaurant, Chotto Matte in an event organised by The Chefs’ Forum. The Chefs’ Forum held one of its quarterly London events at this exciting restaurant in partnership with Westminster Kingsway College to showcase students’ skills to top … [Read more...]
Three new chefs for Plateau
Contemporary French restaurant Plateau, has welcomed three new chefs into its ranks. Daniel McGarey, who has taken over from Allan Pickett as head chef, will work alongside the newly appointed sous-chef Jeremy Trehout, and Pastry chef, Fabiano Grassi. Daniel McGarey has previously worked as executive sous-chef at the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows restaurant. He has … [Read more...]
Social Media: how do you compare with hospitality benchmarks?
The results are in! H&C News recently conducted its first survey to look at what social media activities are being undertaken by hospitality businesses – from hotels to fine dining, from pubs to events, from catering to cafes. Using Social Media channels is today regarded as essential by most successful hospitality businesses, but how are they managing their activities, … [Read more...]