It is always a pleasure to be in the company of someone who thoroughly enjoys what they do and to be able to find out more of what makes them tick. So it was exciting to spend nearly 2 hours in the company of one of London’s leading ‘somms’, Matteo Ramazzina of The Dorchester Collection’s CUT at 45 Park Lane by Wolfgang Puck. Some of Beverley Hills most sought after steak … [Read more...]
Food Standards Scotland urges farmers to prevent lead poisoning on farms
Scotland’s food body is giving advice to farmers to help prevent lead poisoning in their livestock. Lead poisoning incidents increase in the spring as animals are turned out to pasture. This increases the chances of animals coming into contact with lead deposits from sources including old machinery, rubbish, vehicle batteries, bonfire ash, electric fencing or lead-based … [Read more...]
Independents by Sodexo wins contract with King’s Hall School
Independents by Sodexo has been awarded a £1.4m a year contract by King’s Hall School and King’s College, Taunton to provide student and staff dining, and hospitality. King's College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school with over 460 pupils aged 13-18 years. Its sister school, King’s Hall School, is a prep and pre-prep with over 300 boys and girls from … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars invests up to £3 million in pubs external areas
Star Pubs & Bars will develop external areas at around 100 of its pubs in 2017 at a cost of around £3 million it announced today. The expenditure accounts for over a tenth of the company’s £20 million investment this year. Two thirds will be spent on redecoration and signage schemes to improve their attractiveness to passing trade. A third is allocated to … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White to open new steakhouse in Milton Keynes
Renowned chef and restaurateur, Marco Pierre White (MPW), has unveiled plans to open his popular Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Milton Keynes this June 2017. The 90-cover restaurant will be located at Stadium MK, home of DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, Arena MK and MK Dons Football Club. Set to become a must-visit for local food lovers, guests staying at the hotel or … [Read more...]