In what is probably a legal first, a restaurateur was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence and six food safety offences. Visiting an Indian restaurant in North Yorkshire, customer Paul Wilson asked for a nut free curry, but his curry contained peanuts. This tragic incident occurred prior to the Food Information for Consumers Regulations, which requires … [Read more...]
Whitworth Hall appoints new general manager
The owners of Whitworth Hall Country Hotel and Deer Park near Durham have appointed Christopher Ashby as general manager. He brings with him a wealth of four star hotel experience including, most recently, as general manager at one of Lancashire's premier wedding and conference venues, the historic Bartle Hall. Before joining Bartle Hall Ashby was, for eleven years, general … [Read more...]
“Borough Talks” series returns with stellar line up of celebrity chefs and foodies
After a sell-out season in 2015, Borough Market will once again host its Borough Talks series from May to September, connecting London foodies with their food heroes and debating some of the industry’s biggest issues. The talks boast a line-up of giants of the food world, including food stylist and writer Olia Hercules and writer, journalist and broadcaster Jay Rayner, … [Read more...]
Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack further strengthen its management team
Joining the Big Easy brand in a newly created position of Operations Director South, Jean-Baptiste Requien will play a key role in supporting the current Big Easy restaurants in the South of the UK, as well as overseeing potential future openings. Bringing to the team a wealth of experience, Jean-Baptise spent six years in restaurant manager roles with the Gordon Ramsay Group … [Read more...]
Top Supplier News April
Vegware wins 2nd Queen’s Award for compostable packaging Chefs are sexy and glamorous, I first became a KP when… Ever dreamed of serving your own brand of chocolate Helping hospitality venues gain more value from guest Wi-Fi Thai Green Papaya Salad by Masterchef finalist Daksha Mistry Vegetarian Recipe, Quinoa salad with snow pea tendrils Lyme Bay Unveils New Light Mead … [Read more...]