The search is on for the UK’s most talented catering college student teams as premier catering competition, Nestlé Toque d’Or, gets underway in its 26th consecutive year, following a record level of entries to the 25th anniversary year contest in 2013. This year also welcomes a new partnership between Nestlé Toque d’Or and the Professional Association for Catering Education … [Read more...]
Danesfield House Hotel & Spa appoints Billy Reid as Executive Chef
Following a successful Winter Residency heading up the Oak Room at Danesfield House, Billy Reid is taking the helm of all food operations at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa. Billy Reid's wide-ranging experience includes roles at prestigious establishments such as Northcote, L'Escargot, The Vineyard at Stockcross and The Belvedere in Holland Park. Billy will continue his … [Read more...]
Comptoir Libanais opens at Gatwick and Bluewater
Contemporary Lebanese canteen Comptoir Libanais opened last year at Gatwick’s North Terminal (pictured above), the first for any airport, and the sixth London spot for the brand as the fresh, healthy and tasty Lebanese cuisine becomes increasingly popular. The Gatwick restaurant offers an extensive, varied and affordable menu including new Lebanese hot breakfasts for the early … [Read more...]
Business Travel Budgets to increase for 2014
Good news for hospitality: more than three quarters (76 per cent) of business travel buyers will have more money to spend in 2014 according to the annual business travel buyer survey carried out by the Business Travel Show. This is despite just 49 per cent of buyers being asked to book more trips. 74% of accommodation budgets to rise The survey reveals a third consecutive … [Read more...]
Greggs: improved sales, strategy progresses
Greggs, the leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the UK with almost 1,700 retail outlets, has issued a trading update identifying improved trading and progress with its strategic plan: Christmas and New Year trading period for 5 weeks ending 4 January 2014: • Total sales up 4.8% • Like-for-like sales up 3.1% (2012: down 2.9%) FinaFinancial year ending 28 December … [Read more...]