Paris House, Bedfordshire’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, has been bought by its award winning head chef Phil Fanning. The stylish fine dining restaurant, set in 22 acres of stunning deer park on Duke of Bedford’s estate at Woburn, will be managed as a family business by Fanning and his wife Claire, backed by father-in-law and businessman Nik Millard. Recently voted in the … [Read more...]
MITIE and Birmingham Airport recycle over 70 tonnes of food waste
MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, has successfully set up a permanent food waste recycling scheme in partnership with Birmingham Airport that has resulted in over 70 tonnes of food waste being segregated onsite and recycled, while producing renewable energy off site. Birmingham Airport, the UK’s third largest airport outside London, saw an opportunity to … [Read more...]
D&D London bounces back in the City
D&D London has revealed that it recorded record revenues for December: Highest ever Christmas revenues London restaurant revenues + 5% like for like compared with 2012 London restaurant core revenues (excluding exceptional event revenues) + 7% City and Canary Wharf restaurants + 15% Fabulous Christmas in the City Des Gunewardena, Chairman and CEO of D&D … [Read more...]
Scottish foodservice kitchens urged to act now and avoid fines
Olleco, Scotland’s used cooking oil collector, is urging businesses to act now to avoid falling foul of a criminal conviction and up to a £10,000 if they have ‘no reasonable excuse’ for not complying with the new Waste (Scotland) Regulations. Opportunity for kitchen cost efficiencies The firm, which specialises in collecting organics waste, believes that this change, which … [Read more...]
First Ed’s Outside and Chopstix open at intu Midsummer Place
intu has strengthened the catering offer at intu Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes with two new openings within the 60,000 sq ft Boulevard area, which links intu Midsummer Place with the adjoining centre:mk shopping centre. Ed’s Easy Diner has opened its first Ed’s Outside in the UK, a fast food concept serving its full range of burgers and shakes from a bespoke American … [Read more...]