Worcester pub Chef Russell Collins is celebrating after winning pub restaurant brand Chef & Brewer’s national cooking competition and will now see his Lamb Three Ways dish made available in over 136 pubs across the country. Russell, a Chef at the Fox Inn in Bransford, will receive a cooking class experience at the famous River Cottage and personalised chef whites, and won … [Read more...]
Zero-hours contracts – what’s all the fuss about?
Over the last couple of months that has been a flurry of debate over the use of zero-hours contracts, not limited to publicity on the latest Tribunal claim against SportsDirect. On the one hand, there are those who believe that the flexibility of zero-hours contracts is vital to UK businesses, and on the other hand those that believe this type of contract is a way to exploit … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners – Augustine Kitchen – Creative Taste success – Gainsborough Bath Spa
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners - Franck Raymond to open Augustine Kitchen - The Gainsborough Bath Spa to open Spring 2014 - The Cottage in the Wood: best view in England - Take guard! The Cricketers opens its doors - Creative Taste success at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners Leading architects, interior and lighting … [Read more...]
World’s largest Halal Food Festival launches in London
The first ever to be held in the UK and the world’s largest, the Halal Food Festival is a three day consumer food show dedicated to foodies who eat halal, or haloodies as they have been coined by the festival founder. Aiming to celebrate the range and diversity of halal foods from around the world, the ticketed event is being held at London Excel from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 … [Read more...]
Simon Hulstone partners with Bateaux London
Decorated chef proprietor Simon Hulstone, of Michelin Star restaurant The Elephant in Torquay, is partnering with Bateaux London for two unique culinary evenings on board the Harmony on Thursday 10th and Friday 25th October 2013. Michelin star quality with spectacular views For the first time ever, guests can enjoy a menu of Michelin star quality whilst cruising past some … [Read more...]