Procurement data from the NHS confirmed that in 2018 across the UK NHS estate they purchased circa 196 million items of single use plastic for catering. 163 million plastic cups, 16 million pieces of plastic cutlery, 15 million plastic straws and 2 million plastic stirrers. All these items 196 million items of catering plastic were single use and as such are a waste … [Read more...]
NACC Awards 2019 honours Unsung Heroes
Last night the National Association of Care Catering celebrated outstanding contributions to the care catering sector at the NACC Awards 2019. The winners of the prestigious awards, which recognise teams and individuals from across the sector that demonstrate innovation, excellence and dedication in their field, were announced at a gala awards dinner at the East Midlands … [Read more...]
A perfect hotel collaboration in art, technology, and luxury
Romance, art and elegance. Three features you encounter as soon as you enter the doors of the five star Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. Located in the heart of Rome, you’ll find the perfect balance of classic history and contemporary art. You’re quickly transported to the time of kings and queens, but with all of the modern expectations and amenities of today’s … [Read more...]
Korean American chef Judy Joo opening her new restaurant Seoul Bird
Korean American chef Judy Joo will open Seoul Bird, her new restaurant specialising in crispy, double fried, Korean-style chicken this November. Seoul Bird is opening in Westfield Shepherd’s Bush and the menu will emphasise the bold flavours and considered cooking Joo is known for. Having teamed up with long-time friend and collaborator, chef Andrew Hales to create the … [Read more...]
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa receives Condé Nast Traveller Award in New York
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa has been voted second in the ‘Top 35 Hotels in the United Kingdom’ at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. The event was held at the One World Observatory in the World Trade Center, New York earlier this week. The awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and this is … [Read more...]