Ampéli restaurant, from founder Jenny Pagoni will open its doors on Charlotte Street in the heart of Fitzrovia next month. Taking cues from the modern wine-focused restaurants of Athens, Ampéli will feature dishes inspired by both Greek and Eastern Mediterranean cultures. Accompanied by a list of indigenous wines from across the Greek mainland and its islands it has a strong … [Read more...]
Six colleges placed in Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals
Six colleges have won coveted places in the Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals. Loughborough College, New City College, North Hertfordshire College, Sheffield College, University College Birmingham, and University of West London will be competing at a live cook-off to be held on Friday, 7th February 2020 at Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, the signature restaurant of the Hilton London Heathrow … [Read more...]
School of Service to focus on ‘destination-ers’ and ‘journey-ers’
With standards of service and hospitality product knowledge continuing to be a priority in the hospitality and events industry, UK events caterer and restaurateur Searcys has taken a lead with the introduction of a new School of Service. The school is built on over 170 years of hospitality experience and includes three training modules - the Searcys customer journey, School … [Read more...]
London’s Curry Mile to see first Women-led pop-up Curry House open tomorrow
Tomorrow the East London charity, Stitches in Time will celebrate the end of the pilot run of its exciting new Women’s Food Enterprise project. For one night only, to begin with, Deshi Shad, the name chosen by the project members for their business, will be opening Brick Lane’s first Women-led pop-up Curry House. Working with residents from the Bangladeshi community in Tower … [Read more...]
To Stream or not to Stream: TV Habits of Today’s Guests
Room prices have the greatest significance when it comes to influencing guest behaviour and hotel profitability. But what price is the best price for you AND your guests? Staying competitive is key in running any business, especially with hotels where demand can fluctuate as fast as opening morning at the New York Stock Exchange. However, price management tech has become more … [Read more...]