The Savoy has appointed James Pare as Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s five kitchens and its 94-strong brigade of chefs. Canadian-born James Pare began his career at The Savoy in 2010 as Banquet Chef for the Food and Beverage opening team. His introduction to the London dining scene followed 13 years working with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, which included time as Sous … [Read more...]
Guests won’t return if sheets and towels aren’t up to scratch
New research into hotel guest attitudes conducted by White Knight Laundry Services has revealed most guests won’t return if sheets and towels aren’t up to scratch. 93% of guests feel that the quality of towels and bedding would affect their decision to return to a hotel. Of that group, 58% said it would affect their decision ‘a lot’ and 35% ‘to a certain extent’. Dirty … [Read more...]
D&D reports increased revenue and profits
D&D London, which owns and operates restaurants in London, Leeds, Paris, Istanbul, New York and Tokyo and the 80 bedroom South Place Hotel in London, announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2013. Highlights of the year were as follows: TURNOVER of +5% to £79.0m (2012 £75.5m) EBITDA +6%. to £7.1m. (2012 £6.7m) Cash profits after … [Read more...]
Le Cordon Bleu London launches world’s most prestigious Culinary Scholarship
Le Cordon Bleu London, the UK’s leading culinary institute, has announced the launch of their 2014 Scholarship Award. Now in its third year, the highly sought after award offers one UK student a place on ‘Le Grand Diplôme’ – a nine month culinary diploma providing classical training in the art of cuisine and pastry. Worth over £30,000 Steeped in history and with a long held … [Read more...]
Sake Sommelier of the Year Competition: Semi-Finalists
The organisers of the first ever Sake Sommelier of the Year competition to be held outside Japan have announced the five sommeliers who have made it through to the semi-finals out of over 50 entries received from sommeliers as far and wide as Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The five semi-finalists are: Barry McCaughley (Chotto Matte, London W1) Jean-Louis Naveilhan … [Read more...]