Today sees the introduction of free drinking water fountains at renowned food destination, Borough Market. The move is accompanied by an aim to phase out all sales of single use plastic bottles at the Market over the next six months. While the debate continues over whether supermarkets should have a plastic-free aisle in every store, the move to do away with plastic bottles … [Read more...]
McDonald’s announce designer Collab with Julien Macdonald
McDonalds UK has revealed it has paired up with fashion industry icon, Julien Macdonald OBE to unveil his interpretation of a luxe burger box for McDonald’s Signature Collection, their popular range of sumptuous gourmet beef burgers. Julien Macdonald OBE was commissioned to bring his undeniably glamourous aesthetic, to combine fashion and food’s finest. Julien’s unique red … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… James Dugan
James Dugan joined the 303-bedroom Sheraton Grand London Park Lane hotel as executive chef four months ago where he oversees three food and beverage venues as well as banqueting and other food operations within the property. His career as a chef started at Chewton Glen in 1993 where he worked as a commis before leaving two years later to join Jean-Christophe Novelli at the Four … [Read more...]
Long-stay accommodation providers team up to promote Birmingham as the ‘city of change’
A group of extended stay accommodation providers have joined forces to form a strategic partnership designed to boost the region’s appeal to relocating national corporates and long-stay visitors. The Birmingham Extended Stay Apartment Partnership (BESAP) consists of nine of the city’s top long-stay providers and has been created to showcase the vast array of alternative … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey coffee star is named top UK female barista
BaxterStorey’s Jana Slamova has been recognised as the highest scoring female competitor in the finals of the 2017 UK Barista Championships. Held in Bristol this weekend, the competition saw six finalists battle it out, with BaxterStorey representing as the only foodservice provider. Jana, who has made it to the finals for the last three consecutive years, stormed ahead of … [Read more...]