Punch has celebrated the pub group’s leading business and hospitality innovators in the East Midlands and Yorkshire areas at this year’s Regional Publican of the Year Awards. Held at one of Punch’s own pubs, the Great Northern in Mickleover, Derby, the event saw over 70 people attend to celebrate their business’ success. Now in its third year, the ceremony is the … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at top conferencing venue
Birmingham’s biggest residential conferencing venue, Conference Aston, has promoted its Senior Sous Chef, Lewis Preston, to Head Chef. Lewis, who spent two years working at the Hilton London Olympia and three years at the 7* Emirates Palace Hotel in Dubai, will now oversee the whole kitchen operation, from deciding where to source its ingredients to changing its seasonal … [Read more...]
Amadeus expands Starbucks store at ICC due to customer demand
The Starbucks store based in the Mall at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham has undergone an extensive refurbishment, led by in-house caterer Amadeus. The store reopened on Tuesday 7th February, increasing customer seating from 79 to 137 covers and an additional coffee bar has increased serving capacity by 50%. Extra refrigeration has also been installed … [Read more...]
Pittodrie Events counts success of Christmas events
Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, the long-standing catering partner to Aberdeen Football Club, has reported a record Christmas season at the venue, experiencing its best winter period in more than six years. Pittodrie Stadium saw overall revenue grow by 6% on the previous year, thanks to a 20% increase in private party bookings and a spike in food and drinks … [Read more...]
Children can learn from Royal Academy of Culinary Arts chefs at Liverpool college
Children can learn from top chefs from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) at The City of Liverpool College, who have joined the Adopt a School scheme. Adopt a School is a charity within RACA that helps shape healthier habits thus encouraging children to eat better and help schools to reduce obesity among pupils. The college runs several courses a year for 11-16 … [Read more...]