Transport for London has announced that by 2015 it plans to implement 24-hour operation of the London Underground at weekends. London is one of the most-visited cities in the world and Leicester Square alone receives over 225,000 visitors on an average Saturday night. The West End Commission’s 2013 Report recommended an overhaul of London’s nighttime transport arrangements to … [Read more...]
Asian Curry Awards 2013
Over 1000 leading Asian restaurateurs, VIPs and embassy dignitaries gathered to honour the winners of Asian Curry Awards 2013, a joint venture organised by the Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers and the Asian Catering Federation. Dignitaries who attended the event included the Rt Hon Tom Brake, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sadiq Khan, Shadow Secretary of … [Read more...]
Hospitality House opens for business
Matthew Hancock, Minister for Skills and Enterprise, officially opened Hospitality House, the hospitality industry’s state-of-the-art training and meeting venue in London, and new home of the Hospitality Guild. The Guild was established in 2012 as a unifying voice to simplify professional development within hospitality, with funding from the UK Commission for Employment and … [Read more...]
Fish and chips shops batter it out for survival
New foodservice industry figures from The NPD Group Inc show that Britain’s fish and chip shops saw a small increase in total spend (sales) of +1.1% to year ending September 2013. Consumers are now spending an average of £3.20 per person each time they visit their local chippie, but there is heavy competition from fast food brands. Competing with fast food But will … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Topolski – Great Court – Garrett at Cliveden – Fischer’s
Topolski, a new bar and café on the Southbank - The Smugglers Cove opens in Liverpool - Great Court Restaurant to open at the British Museum - André Garrett at Cliveden - Ergon brings innovative Greek cuisine to London - bunnychow ‘hops into’ BOXPARK - The best-looking Slug and Lettuce arrives at Tower Bridge - Fischer’s from Corbin & King. Overview Topolski, a … [Read more...]