Entrepreneurial operator, Dine Contract Catering, has climbed two places in the Investors in People Standard, after being awarded the Silver accreditation for the company’s commitment to supporting and developing Team Members. The international standard measures organisations against nine key indicators, which help to define what it takes to lead, support and manage people … [Read more...]
Mr Fogg’s Set to Serve Cocktail From Space
Around the World, Up to Space and Back to Mayfair... Mr Fogg’s Residence, the Mayfair bar based on the home of Jules Verne’s most famous adventurer, Phileas Fogg, has become the first bar to send a cocktail into space. The cocktail will be used as bitters and available for guests to enjoy in a limited edition cocktail at the bar. A bottle of the bitters was sent 27km … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Group lands Jersey Airport contract
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has landed the contract to run all food and beverage concessions at Jersey Airport, after a competitive tender process run by Ports of Jersey Ltd. The operator of leading restaurant businesses Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas will invest £1m in five air and landside outlets at the Channel Islands airport after the contract commences on 1 … [Read more...]
The new craftsmen: generation z opting for careers as Baristas and foodie experts
New research from Costa reveals that growing demand for top-notch food and drink is creating jobs for Generation Z 63% of the nation say Brits are more concerned with handcrafted food and drink, such as barista made coffee, than a decade ago 60% of 16-24 year olds now choose their coffee shop based on skills of staff More Brits believe hospitality offers long term … [Read more...]
Paul Spruce’s up Carlton Kitchen
Rotherham’s largest independently owned hotel is hoping to turn up the heat in its kitchen this New Year, after appointing a new head chef who is aiming to bring a true taste of Yorkshire to guests visiting the popular venue. Paul Spruce, 34, began his catering career learning from celebrity chef Andrew Turner, who helped to pioneer the concept of grazing in restaurants … [Read more...]