SSP Group who operate of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced it has teamed up with Cornwall-based Warrens Bakery to open a new outlet at Gatwick Airport. The new Warrens Bakery, which will open at the airport’s North Terminal in early November will seat 138 people, with ample space for individual customers as well as families and large … [Read more...]
PAUL UK announce the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
PAUL UK, the 37-strong French artisan bakery and patisserie has today announced the appointment of Mark Hilton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hilton’s previous role was CEO at the Sphera Franchise Group, the holding company operating the franchises for KFC Romania, Italy and Moldova, as well as Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in Romania. Hilton successfully listed the business … [Read more...]
Matisse, Van Gogh and Miah agonise over framing their work
From Van Gogh to Matisse, great painters have always agonised over framing their work, chefs face the same dilemma as works of art created in kitchens around the world need to be presented making an immediate impact with diners. The statement we eat with our eyes is best served by delivering food to the table framed to be enjoyed before a morsel is removed. Van Gogh … [Read more...]
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group raised £26,530 for Action Against Hunger
Last night Carluccio’s restaurant group held its All Star Dinner raising £26,530 for The Antonio Carluccio Foundation, with all proceeds going to global humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger. 100 guests enjoyed a four-course dinner at Carluccio’s in Brunswick, with each course designed and cooked by close friends of the late Antonio Carluccio. The line-up included co-star … [Read more...]
Construction starts on new York city centre hotel
Construction work has begun on the £25m Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly hotel in the heart of York city centre. Avantis Hotels, which already owns and operates the Hampton by Hilton York in nearby Toft Green is developing the Piccadilly-site. Piccadilly itself is situated in the Castle Gateway district of the city, and, together with neighbouring streets, has been … [Read more...]