Hugh McGivern has been a chef for 30 years working all over the world. From Michelin restaurants in London to 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 passionate about and heavily involved in nutrition and for the last 6 years he has been … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid brings the flavours of Thailand to Brentwood
Giggling Squid, the popular and innovative family of Thai restaurants, is pleased to announce its latest opening in Brentwood. Centrally located on the high street, the 100-cover restaurant spread across one floor will offer its signature Thai cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting. The restaurant will serve both lunch time Thai tapas and a separate dinner menu featuring … [Read more...]
Manchester hotel constructed entirely from shipping containers opens today
The 220 bed Holiday Inn Express Manchester, opens its doors today fully booked for its first weekend of opening. One of the first Holiday Inn Express hotels in the UK to be built using a new ‘modular’ construction technique, the venue has been built using purpose-built steel shipping containers complete with premium fully finished interior fixtures and fittings, incorporating … [Read more...]
Compass Group UK & Ireland filled with success at The British Sandwich Industry Awards
Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, is marking British Sandwich Week after winning a prestigious award at The British Sandwich Industry Awards (Sammies) on Thursday, May 11. The awards ceremony, organised by The British Sandwich Association, recognises the best of businesses in the industry. Compass Group UK & Ireland scooped … [Read more...]
Waiters raced nationwide to celebrate National Waiters’ Day 2017
Three hundred waiters ran in this year’s National Waiters’ Day race in Hyde Park, as Fred Sirieix led the celebration of front of house professionals and careers. The fifth year of National Waiters’ Day yesterday saw activities take place from Edinburgh to London and many other locations in between. On Twitter, the hashtag #NWD2017 was used by countless hospitality … [Read more...]