Leading independent contract catering provider, Olive Catering Services, has marked the start of 2016 with three new appointments to its burgeoning senior management team. Kevin Yates takes the role of group operations manager, having previously managed a number of large contracts for Dine Contract Catering. With experience as an executive head chef and a proven track record … [Read more...]
Free-from gains momentum: Sales of free-from food products forecast to surpass half a billion in the UK in 2016
Over the past six months*, a third (33%) of Brits have bought or eaten any free-from foods 48% of those who eat or buy free-from food say they are likely to eat more free-from food in the next year 19% say they eat these products because they are trying to lose weight. It seems that the free-from phenomenon has well and truly taken hold in the UK, as new research from Mintel … [Read more...]
Quaglino’s decadent Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea being launched at iconic restaurant Quaglino’s to celebrate the centenary of beloved author Roald Dahl this March. Available from the 1st March the new afternoon tea is a truly decadent experience that pays homage to the man who filled our childhood day dreams with decadent chocolate and dreamy milkshake wonders. This … [Read more...]
Graduation Day for BaxterStorey Leadership Academy
BaxterStorey’s ‘Leadership Academy’ class of 2016 has graduated from the Institute of Hospitality’s Foundation Course with flying colours. The Level Three and Level Four students were presented with their awards by Alastair Storey, chairman of WSH, and Anne Harper, head of the Institute of Hospitality’s awarding body, at a special graduation ceremony at the British Medical … [Read more...]
il Cudega launch private event catering service
Based beneath the arches of Westgate Street in London’s Hackney, northern Italian enogastronomia Il Cudega continue their journey from Lombardy to London with the launch of a specialist events and catering service. Now catering bespoke events with a Lombard charm onsite and offsite, the team’s passionate love of food and wine can be enjoyed for private or business … [Read more...]