Chef Simon Rogan will take the helm at Claridge’s new but as yet un-named restaurant when it opens in Spring 2014. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most inventive and exciting chefs, Rogan currently holds two Michelin stars at his flagship restaurant L’Enclume in Cartmel, Cumbria, which was recently named ‘Best Restaurant in the UK’ by the Good Food Guide 2014, and … [Read more...]
Whyte & Brown’s ‘game-changing’ HACCP food monitoring and reporting system
FoodCheck from CST “does it all for us,” says chair of new restaurant chain “In terms of food safety, it’s a game-changer,” says Kevin Bacon, chair of Whyte & Brown, about the FoodCheck temperature monitoring system the restaurant has installed. “It helps us comply with HACCP and massively reduces the time staff spend on temperature monitoring and paperwork.” Whyte … [Read more...]
Wrapchic arrives in London
Wrapchic the Birmingham-based Indian burrito business founded by entrepreneur Mahesh Raikar in June 2012, has opened its first site in central London on Soho’s Beak Street. Soho follows other sites in Leicester and Coventry, plus a number of units based in universities and colleges, including Middlesex University, with more outlets currently in the planning stage. Grab and … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s set to return to Yorkshire
The iconic British brand, world famous for its fish and chips, has granted the Franchise for Yorkshire to Vikesh and Dimple Patel of JVP Ventures, who become the first franchisees signed by the company, post-acquisition, as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Under the terms of the franchise agreement, 50 Harry Ramsden’s outlets will open across the region by 2018, to … [Read more...]
South West Chef 2013 winners announced at 10th Anniversary Dinner
The 2013 winners of South West Chef of the Year competition were announced last night at the 10th anniversary presentation dinner hosted and sponsored by Exeter Golf and Country Club. Nathan Cornwell from Lucknam Park, Bath, has been crowned the prestigious title of overall South West Chef of the Year 2013 after also winning the Young Professional Class. Andy Chan from … [Read more...]