With less than a month to go until Independents’ Day 2014, Theo Paphitis, long time star of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Chairman of Ryman Stationery and Robert Dyas and founder of the lingerie brand Boux Avenue, has thrown his weight behind the campaign and urged small hospitality businesses to make use of the training on offer in preparation for the day. Independents’ Day … [Read more...]
The best restaurant in Scotland? It’s an Indian!
For the first time an Indian establishment has been named the best restaurant in Scotland. But judges of the Catering in Scotland Excellence (CIS) Awards said of Edinburgh’s Mithas: “When you visit, it is advisable to leave whatever you think or know about Indian dining at the door.” Adding that, “It offers great locally sourced ingredients, creative and consistently good … [Read more...]
Busaba Eathai launches loyalty app with generous rewards
Thai restaurant group, Busaba Eathai, has collaborated with the team behind the innovative smartphone app MyCheck UK, to create the Busaba loyalty app which has been launched in its Covent Garden and Store Street branches. The Busaba ‘Path to Enlightenment’ The new app will offer guests an incentivised programme called the Busaba ‘Path to Enlightenment’ which allows them to … [Read more...]
Barbican seeks proposals for catering partners
The Barbican has announced it is seeking dynamic and innovative contract catering partners, with suitable experience and resources, to provide contemporary food and beverage offers for its restaurants, cafés and business events. The new catering contracts – for revenues exceeding £5.5 million - will start in summer 2015. Three Lots can be tendered for, either in combination, … [Read more...]
Craft Guild reveals winners of 2014 ‘Chefs Oscars’
The winners of the 2014 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards were announced at the annual gala dinner at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on Wednesday 4 June, attended by more than 650 guests. Special Award for Eric Chavot Eric Chavot, chef patron of the Michelin-starred Brasserie Chavot in the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair, was acclaimed by the Guild and guests on the night … [Read more...]