Following the appointment of new Head Chef, Steve Barringer earlier this year, Flitwick Manor Hotel has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. After just three months of hard work and focus crafting a new menu for the hotel’s restaurant, the efforts of Woburn local Steve have now been recognised by the highly sought after official AA seal of approval. Having … [Read more...]
Is your small business missing out on online sales?
Research released this week shows that more than half of the public (55%) find it difficult to support local small firms because often these businesses aren’t online. In fact, figures show that as many as 2 million (39%) sole traders and small companies are missing out on business because they have no online presence. In addition, over half of customers (52%) go straight to … [Read more...]
New EU allergen regulations take effect 13 December
From Saturday 13 December, all restaurants and food businesses will be responsible for identifying, recording and clearly communicating when any of 14 allergens are used in a dish or drink. It means that everyone from food suppliers to chefs, waiting staff to bartender will need to understand what food ingredients could cause allergies and how to inform their customers about … [Read more...]
Waste reduction masterclasses for chefs
Brakes and WRAP have joined forces to create a series of online videos to help inspire chefs with practical tips and ideas to reduce food waste. Food waste is an ongoing challenge for commercial kitchens but the creative use of ingredients can help to make a difference. The new videos, covering fish, meat and vegetables, aim to show chefs how to get the most from … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Henry’s Grill for Elmbridge
Reza Amini restaurateur has opened Henry’s Grill, the second independent eco-friendly and sustainable restaurant in Elmbridge Borough, Surrey Reza Amini, who founded the El Torito Mexican restaurant chain, secured the former site of Daylesford Organic restaurant in Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey, through Davis Coffer Lyons for the opening of his new restaurant – Henry’s … [Read more...]