The Royal Albert Hall has renewed its catering contract with premium food experience brand and event caterer, rhubarb. The new £90 million contract is for six years. rhubarb has provided hospitality catering services to the Royal Albert Hall since January 2011, nearly doubling the catering turnover despite a similar show count and visitor numbers. The growth has come from … [Read more...]
Jamie’s Deli among brands opening at Avinor Oslo Airport
SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened the first Jamie’s Deli outside the UK at Avinor Oslo Airport. The deli, created with leading UK chef Jamie Oliver, is the first of 29 food and beverage units SSP is opening as part of a major expansion project at Oslo Airport, set to be officially opened on Thursday the … [Read more...]
The Prince’s Trust appoints Alison Brittain as new Trustee
The Prince’s Trust has appointed Alison Brittain as a Trustee to The Prince’s Trust Council. The youth charity helps disadvantaged young people across the UK to develop the confidence and skills they need to move into work, training or education. Alison, who brings vast experience from the private sector, is currently the CEO of Whitbread PLC. Whitbread has been a partner of … [Read more...]
Cycas Hospitality Acquires Staybridge Suites Newcastle
Cycas Hospitality has acquired Staybridge Suites Newcastle, the 128 suite Newcastle property on Buxton Street will continue to be branded as a Staybridge Suites hotel and will be the fifth Staybridge Suites property under Cycas management. The acquisition is a further extension of Cycas’ portfolio after recently announcing its contract with Starwood Capital Group to manage … [Read more...]
Friends Join Forces to Launch £2m New Restaurant Venture in Yorkshire
Two long-time friends from the hospitality world are joining forces to put over 60 years of experience into bringing a £2m new restaurant to Weetwood, on the outskirts of Leeds city centre. Martin Hicks and Martin Pickles have been friends for over 30 years and will launch ‘Convive’, a new build authentic Mediterranean restaurant that will bring a Mediterranean lifestyle to … [Read more...]