As an optimist by nature most news items don’t warrant too much worry or concern, they are temporary ripples in life’s pond. COVID-19, or Coronavirus as it is still referred to, should if it hasn’t already concern most people, and certainly those in the hospitality business. Why and what are the signals? It is worrying the people who control and legislate the world’s … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell recognises inspiring women
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers has announced the winners of its ‘Women Who Inspire’ awards. Now in its third year, the awards were launched in recognition of the 100th anniversary of women being given the right to vote and, this year, a fresh cohort of 10 Bartlett Mitchell women were identified as worthy recipients. The awards aim to … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale announce new workplace catering contract
Wilson Vale has announced a new catering contract at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. The contract sees a team of four Wilson Vale staff now provides a breakfast, lunch and hospitality to 600 people in the multi-tenanted building, which is home to a variety of businesses including Cooper Parry, GKN Aerospace and Taylor Wimpey. The building underwent a £5 million refurbishment … [Read more...]
Birmingham hotel taken over by students
Students from South and City College recently checked into Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre to gain hands-on experience of what a career in hospitality can offer. A group of 19 from the college’s travel and tourism course were invited to each shadow a key role including spending time with the hotel manager and group HR manager, working in the kitchen, on reception and with … [Read more...]
UK hospitality and catering industry stares at uncharted COVID-19 waters
Hospitality and catering businesses in the UK are already and will undoubtedly for some time continue to be at the forefront of the impact from COVID-19. At this time it is difficult to forecast with any precision how deep the impact will be and for what period of time. While Prime Minister Johnson chairs an emergency Cobra meeting today to develop the government’s next … [Read more...]