The first café to serve Costa Coffee at a Scottish Racecourse is being hailed a success following almost a year of trading at Perth Racecourse. The Bindaree Cafe, provided by the Racecourse’s catering and hospitality partner Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, opened in June 2015 following an extensive renovation which transformed its former facility into a modern and … [Read more...]
The BHA is calling for an immediate inquiry into online travel agents by the CMA
Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association welcomed the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union Report calling for an urgent review of online travel agents. She said: “The BHA welcomes the House of Lords Report which recommends greater accountability and transparency of online travel agents. These OTAs wield vast power and hold our … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s raises £1.5m for action against hunger
Carluccio’s restaurant group announces today that it has raised a staggering £1.5m for humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger since it began supporting it in 2007. The organisation is committed to ending child hunger and runs life-saving programmes in over 40 of the world’s poorest countries. Last week saw Carluccio’s chairman, Simon Kossoff, visit the north east of … [Read more...]
MeatUP A Little Social Grilling comes to Wandsworth
Coming to Wandsworth Town this June, MeatUp is a new casual, all day restaurant and bar bringing bubbles, beats and a new flavour of British BBQ. Born out of a love for hosting parties where delicious food made with the best ingredients and well-made drinks are enjoyed with friends, seasoned owner and local resident, Sachin Kanna (previously of Raffles and Libertine), has … [Read more...]
Polpo Knightsbridge announce new Franciacorta & Prosecco Bar
The recently opened POLPO Knightsbridge, located on the Fifth Floor of Harvey Nichols, is to launch a Franciacorta & Prosecco Bar on 1st May. Showcasing beautiful new antique stem glassware, and neon ‘Prosecco’ sign, the bar will celebrate the very best of Italian sparkling wines. “There’s much more to Italian sparklers than just your average Prosecco Extra Dry and we … [Read more...]