Carringtons Catering is championing working parents within the hospitality industry to mark today being ‘Working Parents Day’. To mark the calendar day, the leading catering firm is highlighting the importance of achieving the ‘work/life’ balance. Statistics estimate that the share of lone parents in employment has risen from 43.8% in 1996 to 66.5% in 2016, with the … [Read more...]
Global demand for British beer boosts exports
Food Minister George Eustice hails the UK's thriving beer industry. The British beer revolution shows no sign of slowing, Food Minister George Eustice yesterday announced as the latest figures reveal one billion pints were shipped to beer lovers around the world last year, bringing a £600 million boost to the UK economy. More than 500 breweries opened in the last year to … [Read more...]
De Vere Estate of Play
Over 1,000 people joined Laurie Nicol, Chief Operating Officer, at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Holborn, London, to celebrate the launch of the new De Vere brand following a £100 million investment by Starwood Capital Group. Pictured are Laurie Nicol, Chief Operating Officer at De Vere and Cody Bradshaw, Managing Director, Head of European Hotels at Starwood Capital … [Read more...]
Environment Secretary meets Scottish industry leaders on the future of UK farming and fishing
Environment Secretary Michael Gove met Scottish farming and fishing leaders yesterday to discuss the future of their industries outside the EU. Environment Secretary Michael Gove met Scottish farming and fishing leaders yesterday to discuss the future of their industries outside the EU. Representatives from across the Scottish farming and fish processing sectors attended … [Read more...]
At the Races with Jonathan Parker – Director of Food and Beverage Ascot Racecourse
Director of Food and Beverage Jonathan Parker, is responsible for much more than the standard nosebag at Ascot Racecourse the place with the hats – a fantastic day out with much fun and enjoyment to be had. There’s the King George, Shergar Cup not to mention Ladies Day at the peak of the Ascot season. An integral part of the day out for the visitors is the food and drink offer … [Read more...]