Legendary American bakery Otis Spunkmeyer has landed in Europe for the very first time, offering UK caterers a slice of its much-loved range of cookies, donuts and muffins. Exclusive to the world’s third largest baker, Aryzta Food Solutions, the iconic Californian brand has also launched a new, dedicated website introducing its range, brand heritage and an innovative … [Read more...]
UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2014 Semi-Finalists
The Academy of Food & Wine Service has announced that nine restaurant managers have made it through to the semi-finals of this year’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year: Amie Duncan, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, Glasgow Daniel Harrison, De Vere Village Urban Resorts, Wirral Dace Lace, Bat Globe House, London WC2 Karen Lee, The Cavendish Hotel, London SW1 Sunnil … [Read more...]
AA Hospitality Awards 2014: the winners
The AA Hospitality Awards are amongst the most prestigious of their kind, and last night saw an enthusiastic gathering hear this year’s results, hosted by TV presenter Fiona Bruce, who shared some of her hospitality experiences –good and bad – whilst making clear her delight in the ‘good’. Chefs’ Chef of the Year Award Nathan Outlaw Lifetime Achievement Award Was … [Read more...]
SOFHT Mock Trial & Exhibition
“It is an opportunity to gain some of the experience without the pain of an actual summons – why miss that sort of experience?” Jonathon Bayne, SOFHT Events Director Organised by the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology in association with Greenwoods Solicitors LLP & 6 Pump Court Chambers Have you or one of your colleagues ever been questioned under PACE or been … [Read more...]
Chef & Brewer guests ‘Wish for a Dish’ on new menu
Chef & Brewer, the 130 strong country pub brand, has launched its autumn menu featuring dishes that were ‘wished’ for by the brand’s Facebook fans. The menu, which is available from Tuesday 23 September, includes a number of new dishes that were voted for as part of its Facebook Wish for a Dish competition. The social app asked guests to choose which of five previous … [Read more...]