The Strand Palace Hotel had Christmas wrapped up last Monday evening as summer finally arrived in the capital. Showcasing their party planning capabilities and private dining facilities, the hotel’s ‘Christmas in July’ extravaganza displayed a variety of event options available for the 2016 festive season. Inviting guests to jump into the Christmas spirit despite the … [Read more...]
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year zooms in for 2017
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, the world’s leading awards recognising the art and diversity of food photography and film, are back for an exciting sixth year. Now open for entries, these prestigious global awards boast stellar new judges, exciting new categories and worldwide publicity for our winners. Last year’s awards generated a phenomenal amount of media … [Read more...]
Post Brexit, the UK wine market is changing and it’s changing now
The UK wine market is an intensely competitive one made even more so by the UK’s Brexit decision on 23rd June. The Brexit vote will have a significant impact on wine consumption in the months and years ahead. So now is most certainly the time to start taking stock, looking at the detail of your wine list and asking the question how it can improve your business. There are … [Read more...]
Meet The Supplier: Hi-Spirits
H&C News meets with suppliers regularly to keep up to date with the latest product and service innovations, aiming to get the inside track on what companies offer to the market and how it is delivered. This week, we met with Dan Bolton, managing director of Hi-Spirits at their offices in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, to gain a better understanding of the business. … [Read more...]
Curry and comedy on the menu with MasterChef’s Hardeep Singh Kohli for gala event
Curry and comedy will be on the menu for a special gala dinner at the Botanical Gardens this autumn, when famed broadcaster, comedian and chef Hardeep Singh Kohli teams up with Itihaas’ head chef, Updesh Shrivastava, to create a bespoke menu for 200 guests. The award-winning chefs will be serving up an Indian feast at the event, which is taking place on 19 September at … [Read more...]