Hutton Collins Partners LLP, a leading provider of preferred and equity capital, has backed the management of Byron Hamburgers Ltd, the UK burger chain which operates 34 restaurants, in a transaction worth £100m – giving each site a present value of close to £3 million. Byron is believed to considerable potential for expansion beyond the 45 sites expected to be opened by the … [Read more...]
Major developments by HMSHost in East Midlands Airport and Eurotunnel
Autogrill Catering UK, operated by HMSHost International, a world leader in operating food and beverage concessions in airports, is taking significant steps in concept innovation and expansion at travel venues in the United Kingdom. Eight food &beverage locations will be opened on the UK and French sides of Eurotunnel. Additional HMSHost will operate seven new outlets at … [Read more...]
Serving up savings: energy saving advice for UK hospitality and catering
Britain’s pubs, clubs and restaurants could see savings of up to a third on their energy bills by upgrading equipment, improving energy efficiency and changing behaviour. That’s according to E.ON which has launched a range of tailored measures and bespoke advice designed to help companies have greater control of their energy consumption and costs. From simple measures such as … [Read more...]
Electrolux sponsors Taste of Christmas
Electrolux is the headline sponsor of Taste of Christmas, London’s exciting food and drink festival. This year’s is set to be bigger and better than ever before and, with a fresh new feel, new restaurants and a brand new location (London’s uber cool Tobacco Dock), Taste of Christmas is set to be the stand-out culinary event of the festive season. The demographics are perfect … [Read more...]
Famous Roux duo cook at the Chaser Inn
The Chaser Inn in Shipbourne recently welcomed Albert and Michel Roux to cook a charity dinner in aid of Saint Giles Church and Farmers Market. Brian Whiting, Managing Director of Whiting and Hammond said, “We were overwhelmed with the input from Albert and Michel Roux Jr, the buzz in the kitchen was electric. We were joined by students from the local K College catering … [Read more...]