The House of Lords Licensing Act 2003 Committee will hear from the off-trade and licensing bodies tomorrow Tuesday 6 September. The Licensing Act 2003 set out to provide greater freedom to the hospitality and leisure industry, as well as giving consumers more choice. At the same time the new legislation was intended to grant authorities the appropriate powers to deal with … [Read more...]
Recipe: Ping Coombes starts new specials menu at Chi Kitchen
Masterchef 2014 winner Ping Coombes, and her new September special at Chi Kitchen on Oxford Street, ‘Sang Choi Pau’ - spicy minced chicken and lemongrass parcels. Ping was appointed Consultant Chef for Chi Kitchen, the contemporary pan-Asian restaurant earlier this year and works closely with the team, adding her unique colourful and contemporary style to the menu. Each … [Read more...]
Comptoir Libanais announces six new openings over the next three months
Comptoir Libanais, the Lebanese canteen specialising in fresh, healthy and affordable Lebanese dishes has announced six new sites will open over the next three months, including three new regional locations and its first inside a department store. Three new openings will expand the group’s presence in London. A 398 square metre, 94-cover site on Soho’s Poland Street in the … [Read more...]
Orso celebrates white alba truffles
Throughout October and November, Orso, the classic Italian restaurant in Covent Garden will celebrate Alba truffle season with a menu paying homage to the prized delicacy from the hills of the Piedmont. Diners will be able to enjoy generous shavings of white truffle, at cost price, on a selection of exclusive dishes designed by co-owners Tim Healy and Lawrence Hartley, whose … [Read more...]
BMA House selects Ampersand in new five-year contract as catering partner
The British Medical Association (BMA) has selected Ampersand, CH&Co Group’s specialist venue and visitor attraction catering division, to provide a range of services at BMA House, their impressive conference and events venue and headquarters in Tavistock Square, London. The new five-year contract will see Ampersand provide catering services to 29 individual event spaces … [Read more...]