Award-winning Hand Picked Hotels has chosen Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a picturesque Tudor manor set in the Northamptonshire countryside, as its Hotel of the Year - reflecting a stellar performance in 2016. Julia Hands, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hand Picked Hotels, paid tribute to the team at the hotel, led by General Manager Mark Clayton. She said: “The guest … [Read more...]
Top bartender Matt Whiley to open Scout early April
From foraged ingredients and house ferments to a zero waste food offering, Hoxton’s soon-to-open cocktail bar Scout is set to celebrate great British produce on Great Eastern Street with inventive and unforgettable cocktails. The bar which will only use fresh produce from the British Isles, will launch on 11th April and has been developed by renowned bartender Matt Whiley, … [Read more...]
Fabulous bash at Balans Soho Society, Clapham
We arrived to a jam-packed venue and were shown to a little table bang in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The cocktail menu was impressive, it was a Pisco Sour for me and it didn’t disappoint! We started with The Cornish Crab and Croquettes. The Cornish Crab with pink grapefruit, squid ink crackers, avocado puree and wood sorrel was light and fresh with plenty of … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones appoints new Group Director of Operations
Leading caterer, Harbour & Jones, today announces the appointment of Derick Martin as its new Group Director of Operations to support the company’s continuing expansion plans. Following phenomenal growth for the company over the last year of over 50% and a subsequent rebrand, Derick Martin joins as a main board director responsible for the venues, hospitality and staff … [Read more...]
Bohemia Chef: Finalist in Roux Scholarship 2017
It has been revealed that chef, Michael Cruickshank, will compete in the regional final at the 2017 Roux Scholarship competition. Michael is a chef at Michelin starred Bohemia Restaurant in St Helier, Jersey. Michael will be competing against 17 other chefs from around the country on Thursday 23 March 2017. He will attend the event as one of the 12 finalists at the … [Read more...]