The ever growing Oxfordshire based House of Jacob group, founded by Damion Farah and Johnny Pugsley, have officially taken over the lease on Bicester based hotel, The Plough, on North Street road. The foodie duo already have four venues under their belts, consisting of Wolvercote based Jacobs Inn, their original venue Jacobs & Field in Headington with the soon to be … [Read more...]
F&B sales soar at Black Sabbath exit
This was the gig that every Black Sabbath fan wanted to attend. The last ever show before the curtain closed on what had been an illustrious, nearly five-decade career for the pioneers of Heavy Metal. Hosted by the Genting Arena on 2 and 4 February, the shows proved a winner with food and beverage sales from the venue’s caterer, Amadeus, exceeding £255,000. As anticipated, … [Read more...]
Fine dining at its finest and celebrating KP’s
Now firmly recognised as one of Europe’s premier gastronomic events, Obsession celebrated its 17th year recently, presenting 23 outstanding chefs sharing 16 Michelin stars between them. Held at Northcote the AA Hotel of the year 2016/17, a renowned country house hotel situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley. This year Obsession’s incredible line-up of chefs travelled … [Read more...]
Sodexo reveals the top five ways the workplace will change in the future
Global report shows connectivity, innovations and uncertainty are rewriting the rules of the workplace; next-generation working styles are being defined by individuality, inclusiveness and techno-literacy; and we can expect to see more robots as colleagues. A workplace where people and robots collaborate, employees’ personal brands are bigger than their employers’ and the … [Read more...]
The secret is out Joe Allen marks 40 years with birthday burger
Marking 40 years as the West-End canteen, Joe Allen will continue its year of celebrations with a dedicated Birthday menu. Having stood the test of time amongst the ever-changing face of London’s restaurant scene, the historic theatreland stalwart in Covent Garden will, for the first time ever, put a burger on its menu. “The secret burger is synonymous with Joe Allen and we … [Read more...]