Surrey StrEatery, Croydon’s new food hub has opened, supported by funding from the Mayor of London’s Regeneration Fund and Croydon Council, with seven budding street food traders given the chance to make their dreams a reality. The new Surrey StrEatery has opened at a vacant shop at Bridge House, Surrey Street, Croydon. Running until March next year, Surrey StrEatery is open … [Read more...]
From Head Sommelier to Master Sommelier
Country-house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote has announced that its head sommelier, Adam Pawlowski, has become a Master Sommelier. Widely regarded as one of the hardest diplomas in the world, with only 220 passing the exam since its inception in the UK more than 40 years ago, it is a huge achievement for Adam and testament to his talent. Broken down into … [Read more...]
Royal Ascot 2015: Michael Caines and Phil Howard to headline
Ascot Racecourse has announced that Fine Dining at Royal Ascot 2015 will be headlined by twice Michelin starred chefs, Michael Caines and Phil Howard who will each host a restaurant on all five days of the Royal Meeting next year. Michael Caines Michael Caines was mentored by Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire and is now Executive Chef at Gidleigh … [Read more...]
Prezzo sells to TPG for £304 million
The boards of Papa Bidco Limited (a newly-incorporated company indirectly owned by the TPG Funds) and Prezzo plc have just announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Bidco intends to acquire all of the issued and to be issued share capital of Prezzo. Under the terms of the Transaction, each Prezzo Shareholder … [Read more...]
Deputy PM kicks off ‘Great School Lunch’ at Brasserie Blanc
Raymond Blanc joined forces with the Deputy Prime Minister and school chefs this Monday morning at Brasserie Blanc in Oxford to celebrate the start of National School Meals Week (3-7 November). Hundreds of schools will be taking part in the celebrations throughout the week alongside a host of renowned chefs to promote healthy eating in Britain’s primary and secondary … [Read more...]