The Concerto Group has announced the appointment of Adam Elliott as CEO, replacing Sam Gill, who will continue as a Non-Executive Director. Adam has spent the last 18 months as COO of The One Group EMEA, previously he enjoyed senior leadership roles at Lindley Catering /Centerplate and Elior UK. Concerto Group Chairman, David Gilbertson commented: “We feel that Adam is … [Read more...]
Chief Business Development Officer to lead European growth at RBH
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced Andrew Robb’s promotion to the role of Chief Business Development Officer within their Executive Committee. Andrew's responsibilities will be to lead the growth of RBH’s expansion in both UK&I and mainland Europe. RBH is proactively targeting Germany and Poland for lease and management contract opportunities for large branded … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame announce interim results
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, today announces results for the 26 weeks ended 24 December 2016. Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive, commented: “I am delighted to report a strong performance and a period of significant acquisition activity. Our pub business has been driven by good like-for-like sales growth. It is also encouraging to note solid … [Read more...]
Worshipful Company of Cooks to fete outstanding achievers at Annual Prize Winners’ Luncheon
Today will see many well-known faces from the British food and culinary world come together at Innholders Hall, when the Worshipful Company of Cooks hosts its annual luncheon in honour of the civilian and military cooks who triumphed in the various culinary competitions it supported during the past year. The Lord Mayor of London, the Rt Hon Andrew Parmley, is expected to … [Read more...]
Everything that’s wrong about coffee shops
After 20 years of constant growth, the coffee shop sector continues to be one of the most successful in hospitality and catering and the wider UK economy. We all Love coffee, or so it seems, and here at H&C News we don’t count how many cups are consumed daily, especially since we opened a new office in Penarth. The offices have multiple bean to cup machines with the most … [Read more...]