The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has unveiled a new-look for its flagship Gateway Restaurant, following a month-long refurbishment. The restaurant, which is operated by event and catering specialists Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, has been upgraded with a new layout, flooring, bar and reception area. Planters and floral screens have been introduced to bring a flavour … [Read more...]
Matt Weedon appointed Executive Chef at Ellenborough Park
As part of Ellenborough Park’s ongoing vision to be the leading luxury country house hotel in the UK, Matt Weedon has been appointed as Executive Chef. Matt joins Ellenborough Park in May and will oversee the Food & Beverage offering, including the existing 3AA Rosette Beaufort Dining Room, the Brasserie and all F&B operations. Matt won his first Michelin Star as … [Read more...]
Sodexo recognises outstanding customer-facing employees
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has recognised the achievement of 21 of its most outstanding customer-facing employees in its sixth annual Service Excellence Awards. Cleaners, fitness instructors, helpdesk operators, gardeners, security officers, engineers, kitchen porters and customer service assistants from across Sodexo’s integrated facilities management … [Read more...]
4 million motivated Brits get set for Healthy Eating Week 2017
Healthy Eating Week is back, and it is bigger than ever. More than 7,900 nurseries and schools have already registered to take part, representing over 3.7 million children. Organised by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), the fifth annual Healthy Eating Week will take place from 12 – 16 June 2017. In addition to the schools and nurseries registered for the event, this is … [Read more...]
Ei Group PLC Interim Results
Ei Group plc (EIG or Group), the largest owner and operator of pubs in the UK, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2017. Financial highlights Business performing well with all operations maintaining like-for-like growth momentum and strategic evolution on track Underlying EBITDA# of £140 million (H1 2016: £142 million), in line with … [Read more...]