Some of the UK’s top professional chefs joined Hospitality and Catering students from Eastleigh College to cook up a gourmet five course meal, as part of a charity gala dinner held at the College’s training restaurant, East Avenue. Gary Kilminster, Olly Rouse, Luke Matthews, Will Torrent and Ruth Hansom worked alongside Level 1, 2 and 3 Catering students to create the dishes … [Read more...]
Peyton and Byrne Appoints Lawrence Keogh as Executive Chef for Kew Gardens
Peyton and Byrne is pleased to announce that Lawrence Keogh has joined the group as Executive Chef, responsible for the four catering venues at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. The varied product offer caters for the Gardens’ 1.35million visitors a year. Lawrence has over 20 years’ experience in the restaurant trade, amassing an impressive list of credentials during this … [Read more...]
Exclusive Hotels and Venues Announce WOW Award Winners in its Celebratory 35th Year in Business
Exclusive Hotels and Venues has presented three of its stand-out employees with coveted WOW awards, and long standing team members - including those serving for more than 30 years - have been recognised in an annual celebration marking 35 years in business for the independent British country house hotel group. Designed to recognise and reward team members that go above and … [Read more...]
Leeds cocktail festival returns and announces expansion to North West
Leeds’ Loves Cocktails – a week-long festival that brings together the finest venues in Leeds with a unique menu of drinks and events for cocktail fans - is set to serve up its biggest and most exciting line up yet. Returning on 6th-12th June to toast its fourth year, Leeds Loves Cocktails is taking place across the city with over 40 bars and restaurants including Pintura … [Read more...]
Martin Blunos to Head Up Kitchen at Surrey’s Relaunched Talbot
Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Blunos to the role of Executive Chef at The Talbot, as the property looks ahead of a summer re-launch following substantial investment. Overseeing the relaunch of the property’s restaurant in early June, Martin will be working alongside Head Chef Paul Turner, himself … [Read more...]