Aviva investors reveal middle eastern cuisine specialist as latest ingredient for queen St dining quarter. Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC confirmed that Lebanese restaurant Comptoir Libanais, will be the seventh restaurant to join Exeter's exciting new Queen St dining quarter. In signing up Comptoir Libanais, this announcement from … [Read more...]
Skills Minister Nick Boles MP presents evidence to the APPG for the Visitor Economy
Nick Boles MP, Minister of State for Skills, presented evidence to the APPG for the Visitor Economy this week to mark the end of the inquiry into skills and apprenticeships in the hospitality and tourism industry. The inquiry received over 30 written submissions from a variety of organisations including international hotel groups, SMEs, training providers, further education … [Read more...]
Ampersand Events strengthens venue portfolio with new and retained supplier accreditations
Innovative events and catering business, Ampersand Events, has expanded and strengthened its portfolio of London venues with two new supplier list accreditations and six re-listings. The company has secured a place on the accredited supplier list at the four sites of Royal Museums Greenwich and at Dulwich Picture Gallery. It also successfully retained its accredited … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell posts record turnover for fifth successive year
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced a 50 per cent increase in total turnover, taking the company to £32million (2014: £21 million), for the year ending 28 October 2015. Largely attributed to a key focus on people and systems, the company has also posted pre-tax profits of £405k. Bartlett Mitchell has invested heavily in … [Read more...]
Welcome break opens first Ed’s Easy Diner site at South Mimms
Welcome Break, the UK’s leading independent motorway services operator, is proud to announce the opening of its first Ed’s Easy Diner site, at the South Mimms service station located at J23 of the M25 near Potters Bar. The refurbishment represents circa £1,000,000 investment by the company, and has created 29 jobs in the local area. Motorists visiting the service station can … [Read more...]