The Seren Collection, a unique collection of high quality hospitality venues in South West Wales which includes Coast Restaurant in Saundersfoot have announced Head Chef Will Holland will depart the group in the Autumn for pastures new. Will moved to Pembrokeshire to join us in Saundersfoot in April 2014 and with owners Neil and Zoe Kedward opened Coast Restaurant. The … [Read more...]
West London’s newest hotel launches today – Park Plaza London Park Royal
Upper upscale hotel brand Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced the official opening of the new contemporary hotel Park Plaza London Park Royal. Welcoming guests through the doors on 28th June, the 212-room hotel offers fashionable facilities, pop-art style furniture adorning the welcome area, a convenient location to Wembley, and is the perfect choice for leisure and … [Read more...]
The Lock Kitchen & Bar welcomes visitors aboard
The Lock Kitchen & Bar, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds, has officially opened on the historic Leeds and Liverpool canal following a redesign of the former City Cafe. Located on the ground floor of the hotel at Granary Wharf, where Leeds’ famous canal culminates, The Lock Kitchen & Bar is serving hearty, down to earth food in a casual and comfortable … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars uses video to help counteract kitchen skills shortage
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a series of food training videos to help licensees counteract the skilled kitchen staff shortage and ensure high standards are met. Created in response to licensee requests for help with kitchen staff training, the videos are also designed to alleviate the expense and resource pressures of sending staff away on training courses. Hosted by … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chef Hugh McGivern’s Brie Beignets with Chilli Jam
Hugh McGivern has been a chef for 30 years working all over the world. From Michelin restaurants in London to being the personal chef to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan where he also cooked for Barack Obama and most of the European Royal Families. He is heavily involved in nutrition and for the last 6 years has been developing recipes … [Read more...]