Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel & Spa in Bagshot, Surrey, has announced Matthew Worswick as the new Head Chef of its award-winning restaurant, The Latymer. Matthew joins Pennyhill Park from Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa in the Wirral where he has held the position of Executive Chef for the last 18 months. At 28 years of age, Liverpool-born Worswick has already … [Read more...]
Restaurants drive growth in Oriental food consumption
Wing Yip’s Oriental Food Report launched for Chinese New The explosion in the number of Pan-Asian restaurants is driving the growth of Oriental food in the UK, according to a new report published today to coincide with the start of Chinese New Year. Wing Yip, the UK’s leading Oriental grocer, commissioned the Oriental Food Report, a comprehensive study of the growing … [Read more...]
The Duke of York KG attends re-launch of Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
The Duke of York KG, was guest of honour at the Renaissance London Heathrow yesterday to celebrate the re-launch of the landmark airport hotel following a complete renovation. His Royal Highness joined Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group which operates the hotel, in a ceremony attended by local partners, businesses, stakeholders, clients and … [Read more...]
Stonegate Pub Company scoop HR Distinction Award
Stonegate Pub Company has scooped a top HR Distinction Award for a third consecutive year, toppling three leading global companies in the process. The 2016 Distinction for Innovative use of Digital or Social media was awarded at Birmingham ICC on 3rd February, adding to previous Distinctions for People Development and Innovative Use of Technology. The award was given for … [Read more...]
Acquisition of takeaway businesses Rocket Internet in Spain and Italy, and Foodpanda in Brazil and Mexico
JUST EAT plc (LSE: JE.), the world’s leading digital marketplace for takeaway food delivery, today announces that it has agreed the acquisition of four businesses from Rocket Internet and foodpanda for €125.0 million in aggregate (£94.7 million) (the “Acquisition”), to be funded from existing cash resources. The businesses acquired are online takeaway food businesses trading … [Read more...]