The privately owned bar, restaurant and pub company, ETM Group, has appointed Landen Prescott Brann as Chief Financial Officer as it looks to strengthen its senior team and accelerate future growth. Landen joins ETM Group from Itsu where as CFO he spent four years helping the business grow from 30 to 70 sites, delivering an estimated £100m turnover this year. Prior to … [Read more...]
H+J Recipe Festive Mince Pies
Ingredients – makes 16 For the pastry 375g plain flour 260g unsalted butter, softened 125g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 large egg, plus 1 beaten egg for glazing Filling 1 large jar mincemeat (about 600g) 2 satsumas, segmented 1 apple, finely chopped Zest 1 lemon Icing sugar for dusting Method Rub the flour and butter together … [Read more...]
£6m Travelodge development boost for Dudley
Dudley’s regeneration plans have received a renewed boost with work starting on a new £6 million Travelodge hotel, close to one of the country’s top visitor attractions. The 1.5-acre vacant site next to the Black Country Living Museum, once occupied by the Royal Brierley Crystal factory, will be transformed into a 78-bedroom hotel, bringing 25 full and part-time jobs when … [Read more...]
The season of giving starts at Corinthia Hotel London
Corinthia Hotel London sponsored the prestigious Global Gift Foundation’s annual Gala (Saturday 19th November 2016) in the Corinthia Ballroom. Fronted by US actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria, it is the most high-profile event in the Foundation’s calendar. Aligning with the London hotel’s festive theme of the magical ballet of Swan Lake, the hotel’s Christmas Tree … [Read more...]
Michael Caines Announces Senior Appointments at Lympstone Manor
Michael Caines MBE is pleased to announce new appointments to the team at Lympstone Manor, his exciting new venture launching in Devon in spring 2017. Joining as General Manager is Scott Andrews, while Tom Hine joins as the Group Executive Chef. Speaking about the new appointments, Michael Caines says ‘I am delighted to welcome Scott Andrews and Tom Hine to this exciting new … [Read more...]