Macdonald Hotels has announced the promotion of Paul Kitchener, current head chef at Macdonald Ansty Hall in Coventry to the position of Regional Head Chef for the Midlands. Paul will continue to lead the kitchen team at Ansty Hall's AA Rosette award-winning Shilton Restaurant, as well as overseeing the food operations at three other hotels in the region. Paul, who joined … [Read more...]
Balans Soho Society – pancakes with panache
Even for them, Balans Soho Society is in usually high spirits to announce the return of their acclaimed boozy pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, Feb 28th 2017. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was a time of confession when people were ‘shriven’ or absolved of their sins. As Balans Soho Society are much more likely to actively encourage sins than to forgive them this year they are … [Read more...]
Sandwich amnesty: upgrade your lunch at the cheese bar
On Thursday 2nd March, Mathew Carver will be opening The Cheese Bar’s takeaway hatch as a sneak peak before opening the doors to their first permanent restaurant. To mark the occasion they will be teaming up with local Camden charities for a sandwich amnesty offering Londoners a chance to upgrade their lunch. From 12pm and for one day only, hungry Londoners can head to the … [Read more...]
Business Rates – Brigid Simmonds welcomes review of transitional relief and reiterates call for wider pub reforms
Brigid Simmonds, BBPA Chief Executive, comments: “There is a huge need for more transitional relief for the pubs most badly affected, so this review is welcome. It should also look at moving large pubs, whose turnover does not necessarily reflect their profitability, into a category where their first year increase will be capped. “However, a wider review is needed, so that … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London debuts in ‘a very British hotel’ Channel 4 at 9pm, Thursday 2 March 2017
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London makes its TV debut with a new three part series called, A Very British Hotel, airing on Channel 4 at 9pm, Thursday 2 March 2017. The European flagship of the award-winning luxury brand, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, provides an insight into one of the world’s most prestigious hotels during its busy summer season from July to … [Read more...]