Compassion in World Farming is delighted that international contract caterer Compass Group has today announced a global commitment to go cage-free on all its shell and liquid eggs by 2025. Nicki Crayfourd, Director of Health, Safety and Environment for Compass Group explains their decision: “Improving the welfare of farm animals is a key focus for our business and we've … [Read more...]
Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel partners with Belgravia Books
From novels by local authors to glossy coffee table books on Belgravia brands and biographies of former residents, Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has partnered with nearby Belgravia Books to create a unique library for its guests. Housed in the Lowndes Bar & Kitchen restaurant and the hotel’s newly refurbished Map Room function space, books from the Belgravia lending library are … [Read more...]
Perilla to Launch in Newington Green in November
Ben Marks and Matt Emmerson are to open Perilla in Newington Green in early November. Following two acclaimed residencies at Palm 2 in Clapton and Platform 1 in Dulwich last year, Perilla will combine refined, thoughtful cooking with relaxed, unpretentious surroundings. Drawing on his experiences working at Claridge’s, The Square, and Noma, Ben has devised a menu of … [Read more...]
Hotel Café Royal announces Eliot Sandiford as Director of Public Relations
This September, Hotel Café Royal is pleased to announce a significant new appointment to their in-house team. Eliot Sandiford joins Hotel Café Royal as Director of PR with a strong luxury brand background including experience in travel, hospitality, restaurants and the fashion world. Most recently, Eliot has spent time in Asia leading the Communications team for a group of … [Read more...]
Who let the dogs out?
To celebrate bubbledogs’ 4th birthday, James Knappett and Sandia Chang have invited some of London’s finest chefs to compete for the title of top dog at the restaurants inaugural Hot Dog Challenge. On October 10th a panel of discerning judges will put their creations to the test in a blind tasting, where one dog will have its day. The winning hot dog will then make a month-long … [Read more...]