It’s already been an exciting year for Cooks & Partners in their contracts division with new win, Hamilton House, joining their portfolio. The first quarter has also seen an exciting new appointment in their bespoke events division. Debbie Poulton has taken the position of Head of Events and Business Development to oversee the execution and planning of their bespoke … [Read more...]
New team for Principal London opening announced
The Principal London, a new hotel due to open in Russell Square, London this summer has announced a host of appointments. Paul Walters, General Manager, joins PRINCIPAL from InterContinental Hotels, where he was GM at the five-star InterContinental Sydney from 2015. Prior to that, Paul spent eight years with the Langham Hospitality Group, including three and a half years as … [Read more...]
Westminster Venue Collection welcomes two new board directors
The Westminster Venue Collection, which features 34 members all based in London’s iconic City of Westminster, has welcomed two new board directors. Kirsten Kruls joins the board of the recently rebranded collection from member venue RIBA Venues where she fulfils the role of sales and marketing manager. Having worked in the industry from the age of 19, Kirsten brings a whole … [Read more...]
Chef Director Ben Tish leaves Salt Yard Group
After eleven years with the Salt Yard group, Ben Tish is leaving the company to pursue a new solo venture. Tish joined the company in 2006 as Head Chef of Salt Yard, before going on to become Executive Chef and then Chef Director of the group, driving the food offer and helping to launch four further restaurants across London. Tish, who spent his formative years working with … [Read more...]
BBPA responds to Public Health England’s Sugar Guidelines
Responding to Public Health England’s publication ‘Sugar Reduction: Achieving the 20%’, a set of technical guidelines for sugar reduction in which pubs have been designated an out of home food outlet category of their own, The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, comments: “The vast majority of pubs are small independent businesses. For … [Read more...]