Thomas Doyle has been appointed general manager of Clayton Hotel Chiswick ahead of the completion of an impressive refurbishment and extension project at the hotel costing over £20m. London-born Doyle joins the four-star standard, 227-bedroom hotel and conference centre from Jurys Inn, where he worked his way up to becoming general manager of the company’s Islington … [Read more...]
Acklam Hall, Teesside opening plans
The team behind Acklam Hall has announced details about the launch as the historic restoration project nears completion. The Grade I listed building will open its doors in February 2016 following a complex renovation spanning over 18 months to restore dozens of its original rooms and features to their original grandeur. Acklam Hall will be home to a restaurant, four unique … [Read more...]
Award Winner Welcome Break is the MSA to beat
Welcome Break, one of the UK’s leading motorway service providers, has proved that it has the capability to generate considerable success for some of the world’s biggest food brands, after being recognised by Starbucks, SUBWAY, Burger King and Dunkin’ Donuts Brands International for its high level of brand standards. Starbucks The first award came from Starbucks, which … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon’s and Pret A Manger lead the way for high street food hygiene
The Food Standards Agency is celebrating the success of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme which was launched five years ago this week, releasing information that breaks down its food hygiene ratings to coincide with this milestone. The Food Standards Agency has published figures that show 83.7% of outlets owned by the biggest high street food chains were given the best food … [Read more...]
Year round Oktoberfest at Edinburgh’s first real Bier Keller
The spirit of Oktoberfest will be celebrated 365 days a year in Edinburgh as the opening of the city’s first authentic German Bier Keller brings a flavour of Bavaria to the capital. The famous Frankenstein bar on George IV Bridge has opened its basement doors to reveal a traditional German beer cellar. Open until 1am on weekdays and 3am at weekends there will be DJ music and … [Read more...]