Opening on 1 June 2016, The Ivy Café, set in the heart of Wimbledon Village in the space previously occupied by Barclays Bank, will offer a local, friendly and neighbourly environment, with accessible all-day dining for those living, working and shopping in the area. With approximately 120 covers, making up the main ground floor restaurant, an intimate garden dining … [Read more...]
Edinburgh Collection Hotel Group signs deal to expand globally
Scotland’s The Edinburgh Collection, the owners of The Howard and Channings, two of Edinburgh’s most prestigious five and four star hotels, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the largest hotel companies in the world, that is planned to bring increased business to Edinburgh. With immediate effect the two … [Read more...]
Rib Fest 2016 : DJ BBQ, The Rib Man, Brad McDonald & Home Team BBQ join forces
March 2016 will see barbeque experts The Blues Kitchen become London’s Holy Grail for all things ribs, with the launch of Rib Fest 2016. From Monday 28th to Thursday 31st March, the forecourt on Acre Lane at the Brixton diner will be transformed into a heavin’, smokin’, juicy fire pit serving ribs from some of the world’s finest Pitmasters signature ribs. Pitmasters from … [Read more...]
Whitbread Board Statement on Brexit
In the months ahead the Brexit debate will doubtless divide opinion across the county. Until we know the result of the referendum announced by David Cameron on whether Britain should remain in the European Union, to be held on Thursday 23 June, H&C News will publish statements and opinion pieces from businesses and business leaders across our industry. Today the … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey Chef Academy graduation
This week, 33 chefs celebrated their graduation from BaxterStorey’s award-winning Chef Academy. Renowned chefs Tom Kerridge, Alyn Williams and John Campbell attended a special reception in central London to mark the occasion. This year’s graduates were awarded a variety of specialist qualifications including Culinary Arts, Chef Diploma and Chef Certificate. Over 100 people … [Read more...]