On Monday 27th March, 10 MasterChef: The Professionals finalists hosted a dinner for over 60 people at Adam Handling’s restaurant, The Frog E1 in Shoreditch, in order to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. The dinner was a huge success, with total proceeds from the charity raffle and ticket sales raising over £9.4k for SSAFA to help continue its lifelong … [Read more...]
Chefs create secret dining experience
Catering and events specialists, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events treated a select group of venue and corporate guests to a mystery fine-dining experience at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School. Led by Divisional Executive Chef, Stephen Frost, the event featured an eight-course tasting menu specifically designed by Sodexo’s craft & innovation team to showcase … [Read more...]
Eventist Group announces 33% growth in first year since re-launch
The Eventist Group, (formerly Best Parties Ever Ltd), has announced that their total revenue increased by 33% in the 2016/17 financial year. The group turnover grew by a third from just over £15million to over £20million last year. The news follows a record season of 237 Christmas parties hosted by Best Parties Ever and more than 375 events which other brands in the group … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons announces nationwide roll-out plans
In the year of Canada’s 150th anniversary, Tim Hortons, the famed Canadian café and bake shop, is announcing extensive plans for roll-out across Great Britain in 2017. The first store will open on Argyle Street in Glasgow later this spring, before Tim Hortons takes its signature coffee, freshly-prepared food, delicious baked goods and Canadian charm nationwide over the next … [Read more...]
Another strong year from Travelodge
Financial Highlights – 2016 Total revenue up 6.8% to £597.8m (2015: £559.6m) RevPAR(1) up 2.5% to £39.34 (2015: £38.38) RevPAR growth 1.2pts ahead of competitive segment(2) EBITDA up £5.0m to £110.1m (2015: £105.1m) Operational Highlights Strong growth from business customers – now accounting for >50% of revenue Food & beverage sales up 14% … [Read more...]