Sean Norton has been named as head chef at the soon to be opened The Greyhound in Beaconsfield. Norton joins from The Frog by Adam Handling and will be responsible for developing and running the food offer at the newly launched pub and restaurant. Norton, who was a semi-finalist on ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ in 2018, has worked in some of the country’s most … [Read more...]
Finnish and US university research shows hospitality food waste is bigger than previously thought
There are major gaps in how food waste in hospitality is both understood and calculated, according to researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Southern California. Food waste originating from hotels, restaurants and events is recognised and can be estimated and calculated, but as the tourism industry is becoming more and more diverse, so are the … [Read more...]
Aktar Islam to open new traditional British restaurant January 2020
Aktar Islam and the team behind Craft Dining Rooms and will be launching the Craft English Garden in January 2020, located on the Canalside, ICC Birmingham. The Craft English Garden has been envisaged with nostalgia and childhood in mind, recreating traditional British dishes with a modern view and specialising in afternoon tea. Gin and tonics will lead the drinks menu … [Read more...]
Black and White Hospitality lead charity bike ride over the mountains of Mallorca
A team of 50 riders all linked to one of the UK’s fastest growing hospitality businesses completed a gruelling bike ride in aid of PROPS, a Bristol-based charity which provides a range of services, opportunities and support for those with learning difficulties. Tackling the mountains of Mallorca, the group, which was headed by Nick Taplin and Shezan Aslam of Black and White … [Read more...]
Admiral acquires 137 pub portfolio from Marston’s
Admiral Taverns has today announced that it is acquiring a portfolio of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC, the pub portfolio being acquired is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail agreement sites. The latest acquisition follows fast on the heels of recently acquiring 150 pubs from Star Pubs & Bars in October 2019. Admiral has consistently … [Read more...]