A leader in the trendy London afternoon tea scene, the iconic Strand Palace Hotel has been serving guests tea and cake in the heart of London since 1909. To kick start Christmas festivities in the capital and provide a welcome dose of Yuletide cheer, chefs at the famous London hotel have created a special Festive Afternoon Tea menu to be enjoyed in the glamorous surroundings of … [Read more...]
Sector can lead on drink driving initiatives, says ALMR
The ALMR has responded to the launch of the annual THINK! Drink driving campaign by reminding customers not to drink and drive and praised the work of industry-led drink drive schemes. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We fully support the Government’s message that there should be a zero-tolerance approach to drink driving. Drink driving is, rightfully, not socially … [Read more...]
ETM Group announces another year of strong growth – turnover up 17%
ETM, the 12-strong bar and restaurant group, announces another year of strong growth and progress for the year ending 29 February 2016. Financial Highlights Group turnover increased to £22.2m, up 17% (2015: £19.6m) Group EBITDA £2.3m, up 35% (2015: £1.7m) Continued improvements in site efficiencies Trading exceeding expectations for The Botanist at Broadgate … [Read more...]
Knutsford company wins national Amazon Growing Business Award
A Cheshire-based pub company has won a prestigious Amazon Growing Business Award at a national ceremony in London. The Cheshire company saw off competition from hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses from across the UK to claim the top prize. Knutsford-based The New World Trading Company won the Mid-Sized Company (Turnover £25m-£50m) award after competing against names … [Read more...]
The world’s best pastry chef hosts his first UK workshops
The man described as the world’s best pastry chef, Ewald Notter, is coming to Cornwall to undertake his first ever set of workshops in the UK. Chef Notter is known as an innovator and a master of modern-day confectionery arts; he also has a slew of awards under his belt, which includes being the first pastry professional who was inducted in the Pastry Art and Design Hall of … [Read more...]