Gone are the days of scouring cumbersome online review sites from your mobile as CityHawk, a brand new generation of restaurant booking, is set to become the new best friend of London food lovers, finally giving them the power to be spontaneous and discover and book the best restaurants with just three taps of a smartphone. Launching in London, the CityHawk app presents a … [Read more...]
Consumers cautious about contactless payments
More than a third of consumers (38%) are avoiding contactless payment methods because they do not know enough about the technology and are worried about security. These were among the key findings of a survey conducted by Vista Retail Support, with clear lessons for the hospitality sector. Which card to use? The poll also shows how a further 24% do not use the technology … [Read more...]
Get Food Smart this fortnight
Between the 1st-15th June 2014 the British public will be prompted to think more about the food we eat: the start of June will mark the launch of Get food Smart (1st-15th June 2014), a fortnight long campaign, by the charity Business in the Community to encourage the British public to be more mindful of their food - what they eat, where it comes from and why they should be … [Read more...]
Pip Lacey is new Head Chef at Angela Hartnett’s Murano
Pip Lacey is the new head chef at Michelin-starred Murano replacing Diego Cardoso who leaves in June. Pip currently holds the position of senior sous chef. She first joined the Murano brigade in June 2011, having previously worked with Angela Hartnett at York and Albany. Diego’s departure marks the end of ten years of working alongside Angela in various capacities and he has … [Read more...]
Food pleasure seekers driving premiumised informality
Allegra Foodservice’s latest report, The UK Restaurant Market 2014, reveals premiumised informality is widespread across the restaurant sector. From street food to fine dining, this new era is being driven by food pleasure seekers. Significant change in restaurant landscape Speaking at the Allegra Restaurant Leader Summit in Cannes, Allegra Foodservice director Steve … [Read more...]