Before David Elson became a Starbucks barista in the UK, he would have described himself as someone who was struggling to develop self-confidence. Today, the 23-year-old takes pride in remembering the names of customers’ favourite football teams and aims to become a Starbucks store manager. “My support network is fantastic," he said. "I am now considering putting myself … [Read more...]
Lord’s Cricket Ground launches Long Room Legends of Sport series of events
Lord’s Cricket Ground today announces the launch of a series of events enabling guests to get up close and personal with sporting legends from the world of cricket, football and rugby. The Long Room Legends of Sport series begins on Friday 15th April with a lunch hosted by Sky Sports commentator and 2015 Sports Broadcaster of the Year Ian Ward. He will be joined by former … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Notting Hill restaurant Marianne unveils its new lunch menu
London’s smallest fine dining restaurant, the 14-cover Marianne in Notting Hill, has introduced a new three course lunch to complement its classic five-course tasting menu. This offering will give customers a more flexible and immediate way to enjoy Marianne Lumb’s extraordinary dishes. Using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients, menus will change frequently but will … [Read more...]
Strong opportunity to develop the UK’s tea out-of-home market for those who brew it better
The UK tea out-of-home market has grown to an annual turnover of £305m, according to Tea Out-of-Home UK 2016, the latest report from Allegra World Coffee Portal. As consumers look for more variety in their choice of hot beverages, there is a strong opportunity within coffee shops to further develop this market through better brewing and an increased offering of speciality … [Read more...]
Seasoned wins contract extension and secures listings with four new partner venues
Events caterer, Seasoned, has announced that it has earned a place on the preferred suppliers lists at four new partner venues; the National Maritime Museum, the Peter Harrison Planetarium, the Royal Observatory and the Queen’s House, and won a contract extension at Cutty Sark. Commenting on the new listings and contract extension, Colin Sayers, Managing Partner of Seasoned, … [Read more...]