Fairtrade coffee farmer Luz Marina Garcia Ruiz joined Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine and TV presenter Laura Jackson, together the Jackson&Levine Supperclub, to launch Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, calling upon the British public to sit down for breakfast and stand up for farmers. Hosting a supperclub earlier than usual, Alice and Laura and Luz Marina decked their sky-high … [Read more...]
Harbour & Jones celebrates life of Chef Sam Sommerville
Sam Sommerville worked at Harbour & Jones from May 2014 until his sad death in an accident whilst on holiday in August last year. During his time with H&J he taught his colleagues and peers around him to really love life. On Monday 29th February 2016, Harbour & Jones held a fundraising dinner to help support Sam’s children Eva and Charlie over the coming … [Read more...]
Gatwick hotel joins Redefine|BDL Hotels
Redefine|BDL Hotels has announced that Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport – North Terminal has joined the management company’s extensive portfolio of hotels. The property, which boasts 192 rooms and a prime location linked to Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal, brings the number of hotels managed by Redefine|BDL Hotelss up to 63. Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK’s largest … [Read more...]
German Gymnasium introduces afternoon tea with a continental twist
German gymnasium, the newly renovated grade listed building in Kings Cross that was one of the first purpose built gym in England has launched Mittel-European twist on afternoon tea. Set in the opulent surrounding of the grand café, an impressive reinterpretation of the brasseries found in central Europe, the quintessentially British pastime of afternoon tea has been given a … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame Limited announcement of interim results
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, today announces results for the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015. Highlights include: First set of results under new accounting standard FRS102 Turnover increased by 0.3% to £73.7m (20141: £73.5m) with total own beer volumes excluding contract up 0.1% Underlying operating profit2 up 2.9% to £7.2m (20141: … [Read more...]