The incredibly popular French-English two-star Michelin chefs Michel Roux Jr and his father Albert Roux have teamed up with Epsom Downs Racecourse to produce ‘Chez Roux on the Prince’s Lawn’ at the world-renowned Investec Derby Festival on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June. The outstanding father and son combination, synonymous with the very best in fine dining, and who own … [Read more...]
Growth in organic sales for the first time in four years
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report today reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013: the first time the organic market has seen annual growth since 2008, and reflecting growing public demand. Organic sales are growing slightly ahead of the overall grocery sales for 2013, which finished the year at around +2.1%. The 2014 Organic Market … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s signs major Franchisee for Scotland
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic British brand, world famous for its fish and chips, has granted the franchise for Scotland to Sevenseas Ventures Limited and in doing so is set to create up to 500 jobs across the country within the next 5 years. As part of an ambitious growth strategy overseen by Harry Ramsden’s CEO Joe Teixeira, under the terms of the franchise agreement, 50 new … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Interior Design Award Winners 2014
Show highlights at the recent Casual Dining Show included the winners of Casual Dining’s prestigious Design Awards. Reflecting the importance of design in conveying brand identity, creating ambiance, and ultimately attracting and retaining customers, the awards highlighted the abundance of creativity at work in today’s casual dining establishments. The shortlist included … [Read more...]
Who has the MIDAS touch…?
The Menu Innovation Network’s sixth Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS) were presented at the The Cumberland Hotel on Thursday 6 March with the menu for the dinner inspired, designed and cooked by Angela Hartnett MBE with the assistance of the Cumberland’s Executive Chef Mark Hollands and his team. The winner of each category along with a member from the sponsoring … [Read more...]