PAUL UK, the 36-strong French bakery and café brand, today announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Financial Highlights GROUP TURNOVER: £32.3m, up 12.3% Revenue up 3% on a like-for-like basis Group EBITDA (before head office costs & management fees): £3.2m Two new bakeries opened in Notting Hill Gate and Earl’s Court, both are … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell launches first ever coffee championship
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the launch of its first-ever barista championship. The competition, starting on the 1st August, will include consist of two heats and a final, and will see competitors from across the UK battle it out to become the company’s leading barista. Competitors will be assessed on their coffee … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo York heats up as they appoint Oliver Bell as Head Chef
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Oliver Bell as Head Chef for the 101-bedroom Hotel Indigo York. Joining the group with over 10 years’ culinary experience, Oliver will oversee all food operations in the day to day running of the hotel’s restaurant, No.88 Walmgate. Prior to joining the team at Hotel Indigo York, Oliver worked for Jamie’s Italian as Head Chef where he … [Read more...]
Locally Shot Grouse, served with Bread Sauce, Cranberry Compote, Game Chips and Roasting Juices
There is something rather satisfying about slaving over a hot stove on a Sunday afternoon… Famed for their traditional cooking and enviable use of local produce, Head Chef at the Inn at Whitewell has created a step by step recipe to the perfect family roast. Accompanied with bread sauce, cranberry compote and golden game chips, this delicious Grouse dinner is sure to be a … [Read more...]
5-star status for renowned Cumbrian Inn
A highly popular and well known Lake District inn has attained 5-star status from AA Hotel & Hospitality Services. The Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse at Crook near Windermere has been awarded the highest rating in recognition of its hospitality excellence following an AA inspection in July. The inn, which is run by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, has … [Read more...]