On Tuesday 12th April 2016 for the third year running, The Association of Catering Excellence was at Lloyd’s London for the popular annual Quiz Night, a firm favourite in the ACE calendar with 37 teams and over 200 people from the catering industry taking part. It’s been 3 years since Bartlett Mitchell won the ACE Quiz Night, although they came close last year in second place. … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea Fit for a Queen at The Arch London
Be treated like royalty this summer at The Arch London as the five-star hotel has devised a perfectly patriotic Royal Afternoon Tea. The stately spread will feature a procession of dishes worthy of the Royal seal of approval. Classic British savoury delights will include Chicken liver parfait with spiced fig chutney; and Rare roast beef, watercress and crispy shallots. With a … [Read more...]
On a high: Coffee shop sales to top £3 billion in 2016
Coffee shops, it seems no UK high-street is complete without one, and proving consumers passion for espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, new research from Mintel reveals that this year coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion. Indeed, the UK coffee shop market* is in rude health, enjoying an estimated growth of 6% in 2015. Over the … [Read more...]
Squid ink risotto, seared scallops, nori seaweed crisp by Craig Floate
Ingredients 1 litre fish stock 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons 6 spring onions, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled 250g risotto rice 125ml white wine 2 sachets squid ink 1 fresh red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped Pepper, to taste Sprig of parsley to garnish 1 sheet of nori seaweed 2 large fresh scallops Method Put nori seaweed sheets … [Read more...]
Margot restaurant dishes revealed
Paulo de Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën reveal details on the menu and interiors of Italian venture Margot to open in Covent Garden this summer One of London’s best loved Maître d’s, Paulo de Tarso, and fellow restaurateur, Nicolas Jaouën, are set to launch Margot this summer. Opening in Covent Garden, the restaurant will celebrate the glamour and charm of Italy through food, … [Read more...]