Following the recent recommendation that a tax on sugary drinks be introduced in the UK, the ALMR has welcomed the debate about how we can improve our dietary intake, but reminded the Government that a sugar tax alone is unlikely to tackle issues regarding obesity. The ALMR has also emphasised the good work the licensed hospitality sector has undertaken to reformulate menus … [Read more...]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs launches search for Best Young Chef
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has launched its Annual Young Professionals Competition, and is calling for ambitious young chefs to enter for 2016. International Final to be held in Manchester This year is set to be an extremely exciting one, as chef entrants will be competing for the chance to represent their country right here in Britain with the International Final being … [Read more...]
Sodexo grows partnership with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has extended its partnership with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a further seven years. The £21m contract will see Sodexo continue to deliver retail catering, restaurant, public cleaning, sales and marketing, and events services at the RBGE. Under the extension, Sodexo will now also provide staff dining and cleaning services … [Read more...]
Christmas Day: 251% bookings increase
An increasing number of families are opting to take the stress out of Christmas this year by choosing to dine out, according to Bookatable.co.uk which has reported a 63 percent year on year spike in Christmas Day bookings to its restaurants nationwide. 251% increase in bookings In the last four years, Bookatable has seen an 251% increase in Christmas bookings from 2011 … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi to open at One Aldwych Hotel
One Aldwych Hotel London and Azurmendi Bilbao, are to partner and launch an informal Basque restaurant and bar. Eneko At One Aldwych will open in Summer 2016 and will feature three Michelin-star Chef Eneko Atxa’s inventive interpretation of traditional Basque country cuisine, inspired by Azurmendi but delivered in a relaxed and friendly fashion. The Covent Garden … [Read more...]