A total of 16 elite London restaurants have been honoured in The World of Fine Wine’s inaugural World’s Best Wine Lists 2014. The prestigious UK-based wine publication has given 16 London restaurants the top rating of three stars for their lists, well ahead of other leading cities including Chicago (6), Hong Kong (5), Singapore (5), and Rome (4). With only 225 three-star … [Read more...]
Hotcha adds Platinum Wave to accelerate franchise campaign
Leading independent franchise consultancy Platinum Wave has been appointed to help develop a UK franchise network for leading Chinese food franchise Hotcha which has ambitious plans to open over 100 stores within the next five years through franchising. The chain, which serves freshly-made Chinese dishes for collection or delivery, was founded two years ago by entrepreneur … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates wins big at the 2014 Customer Service Training Network Awards
Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is celebrating after winning three awards at the annual Customer Service Training Network Awards. Championing the key role customer service plays in foodservice Restaurant associates continues to champion the key role customer service plays in the foodservice sector and, for the third … [Read more...]
Casual Dining wins Best Trade Show Award
Casual Dining’s organiser Diversified Communications UK is celebrating a big win at the exhibition industry’s annual AEO Excellence Awards, just four months after the show first made its debut at the Business Design Centre in London. Best Tradeshow Exhibition under 2,000sq.m Casual Dining – the UK’s first dedicated trade event for the multiple and independent pub and … [Read more...]
Wanted: 8 apprentices for James Street South
One of Belfast’s leading restaurateurs is launching an Apprentice Programme for aspiring chefs. Niall McKenna, owner of James Street South, The Bar & Grill and Hadskis, is offering successful hopefuls the chance to work with an award winning team. The search is now on for eight apprentices, aged between 16 and 24 who have the drive and enthusiasm to develop their skills … [Read more...]