Damon Connolly, the recently-appointed Head Chef at Solberge Hall, has added a number of junior chefs to the kitchen team that he believes will give the hotel a fresh approach. Solberge Hall is the classic Lodges-owned Georgian Mansion located near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Damon rose up through the ranks from Commis Chef to Chef du Partie at the George Hotel, Bamford, before … [Read more...]
Pierre Koffmann, Helena Puolakka and Richard Vines successfully launched Aster Chef Series
On Monday 19th June, Executive Chef of Aster, Helena Puolakka, welcomed godfather of the restaurant industry, Pierre Koffmann and Bloomberg’s chief food critic, Richard Vines to her Nordic-French restaurant in London’s Victoria. The first of an ongoing series, guests enjoyed a special five-course tasting menu created by Helena Puolakka in collaboration with Pierre Koffmann. … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid to bring the flavours of Thailand to Beaconsfield
Giggling Squid is set to introduce its signature Thai cuisine to Beaconsfield in early autumn. Having established a loyal following throughout the country since 2002 with its brilliant combination of bold Thai flavours and authentic cooking techniques, Giggling Squid will open for lunch and dinner, with room for up to 200 guests, in a relaxed yet stylish and spacious … [Read more...]
easyHotel secures lease for purpose-built 180-room “super budget” hotel in Oxford
easyHotel, the owner, developer and operator of “super budget” branded hotels, announces that it has signed a 25 year lease on a site in the city of Oxford, for the development of a new purpose-built easyHotel. The agreement is subject to obtaining planning permission. Located in Oxford’s Summertown, a premium residential and shopping district less than two miles from Oxford … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointed at top Lake District hotel
The award-winning Leathes Head Hotel in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley near Keswick, is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Head Chef to lead their 2 AA Rosette awarded restaurant. Noel Breaks, who is originally from Halifax in Yorkshire, brings with him a wealth of knowledge, passion and experience of the catering industry after starting his early career … [Read more...]