24 hour media coverage about severe flooding in Somerset and Gloucestershire could do more harm to the South West’s recovering hospitality sector than the flooding itself, according to sector experts Colliers International. Hotels director Simon Wells said many pub and hotels businesses had been lucky enough to escape the devastation witnessed around the Somerset Levels, … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc presents McDonald’s UK CEO with Sustainability Hero Award
Raymond Blanc OBE, President of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), has presented McDonald’s UK Chief Executive Officer, Jill McDonald, with an award acknowledging the significant contribution the company has made towards improving the sustainability of the British food industry. The chef patron of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, made the presentation of the Raymond … [Read more...]
Nespresso launches Spring 2014 Limited Edition Duo
Nespresso coffee experts have turned to the rich and diverse coffee growing regions of Colombia to create the Spring 2014 Limited Edition Grands Crus duo, the Colombian Terroirs. Nespresso is now inviting Club Members and coffee connoisseurs to experience the new taste sensations offered through the complex and aromatic properties embodied by these latest Limited Editions. The … [Read more...]
Waitrose Good Food Guide seeks nominations for Readers’ Restaurant of the Year Awards
The Good Food Guide, published by Waitrose, is inviting submissions for its highly regarded Readers’ Restaurant of the Year awards, with this year’s nomination period opening on Monday 3 March 2014. The awards celebrate great food and service at independent restaurants, pubs and cafés from around the country. Customers nominate their favourite restaurants The annual … [Read more...]
The Ape & Bird Public House announces new Head Chef
The Ape & Bird Public House, the three-storey pub, restaurant and bar on Cambridge Circus, has announced the appointment of new head chef Alex Windebank, previously of The Sportsman near Whitstable and most recently head chef at The Plough Inn, Stalisfield Green, Kent. Alex will join as head chef of the 120-cover restaurant in March, developing the opening menu and bringing … [Read more...]