Following on from its recent restructure, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today announced Mike Clist, formerly of Fuller’s, as MD from 1st April 2016. The newly created position, which will be on a part time basis, highlights the professional body’s lean structure and commitment to maximising value to its members. Clist brings 38 years’ experience on the … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cornish Caudle Chicken Pie
Jurys Inn has just produced an E Cook Book of tasty traditional dishes from across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, describing British and Irish cuisine as: “...a diverse cooking pot blending a historical journey of traditional dishes, local produce and signature recipes, with the heart and character of the land.” H&C News is featuring a number of these Regional … [Read more...]
Hospitality Assured is ‘Coming of Age’ with Plans for Growth and Change
Hospitality Assured, the quality standard created by the Institute of Hospitality in 1998, is to operate as a separate licensed business. A consortium of its assessors has been licensed to market Hospitality Assured. Peter Ducker FIH, Chief Executive of the Institute of Hospitality, says: “We believe that this is a natural step forward for Hospitality Assured. It is … [Read more...]
New Opening: Cottons Restaurant and Rhum Shack
The Notting Hill set is eagerly awaiting the opening of the hugely successful Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Rhum Shack, due to launch this April 2016, at 157-159 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 (just a few minutes’ walk from Notting Hill Gate Underground). With over 30 years’ experience of serving authentic Caribbean cuisine, it will offer a real buzz in the area with its … [Read more...]
£2.4m investment in the world famous Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Council has today announced a rebranded flagship Harry Ramsden fish restaurant is to open at the Blackpool Tower complex this summer. A Harry Ramsden restaurant and quick service outlet will be located in the space previously occupied by the Tower Lounge bar, complemented by a further eatery within the Tower complex. The operator of the restaurant will invest … [Read more...]