In what is believed to be a first in the world for a hospitality operator, Novus Leisure, the pioneers driving the late night London scene, have launched a ground-breaking initiative throughout January, across all Novus Leisure venues, which will see one lucky customer win £50,000 tax free in cash to spend as they wish. What would you do with £50,000? The life-changing … [Read more...]
Wilson Vale expands northern portfolio
Wilson Vale has added specialist global insurer Hiscox to its portfolio of clients, and now provides catering services to 250 Hiscox staff at the company’s new landmark building in York. This number is expected to rise to 500 over the next three years in line with Hiscox’s recruitment plans. The building is the insurer’s largest office outside of London. Located in the … [Read more...]
Food by Dish win No.11 Cavendish Square
Food by Dish, London’s leading event caterers, have won the catering contract for No.11 Cavendish Square, worth £2m commencing on 1 January 2016. The new three year partnership bolsters Food by Dish’s existing portfolio of 25 unique and cultural venues across the capital and increases their contract venues side significantly. The full site agreement is undertaken through The … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s New Year’s Honours 2016
The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2016 features four representatives for the hospitality sector, which could perhaps do more to raise its profile by increasing the number of nominations that it collectively makes? Raising the profile of successful business leaders in hospitality will, in turn, raise the profile of the sector and help it to attract the talent demonstrated … [Read more...]
2015 Employment law: will you comply in 2016?
What are the key developments in employment law from 2015 which impact upon the hospitality and catering industry and what should employers do now? Here, Oonagh Sharma, Solicitor, Employment & Employee Benefits at Greenwoods Solicitors rounds up changes from 2015 – and what you should be doing. National Minimum Wage: from 1 October 2015, the National Minimum Wage … [Read more...]