In a month in which the Old Swan & Minster Mill celebrates the Tattinger Conde Nast Johansen Award best country house hotel win and the beginning of an exciting spa development, owner Lana de Savary has brought in a general manager to take the hotel forward into the next stage of its exciting development. The property is a luxury five star, 55 bedroom inn and boutique … [Read more...]
Latest addition to Open Kitchen Live chef judging panel announced
We are delighted to announce that Chef Toby Sharman, Group Development & Support Chef, HQ Theatres & Hospitality will be joining the judging panel at Open Kitchen Live 24 November. Toby is perfectly qualified for the job as he was one of the chef contenders in June with his Leek, pea, baby spinach and Cheddar cheese Arancini with a roasted red pepper dip. On … [Read more...]
Enterprise announces further operational progress, strategic execution on track
Enterprise Inns plc, the largest pub owner in the UK, has announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2015. Financial highlights Like-for-like net income growth of 1.0% in the final quarter resulting in an increase of 0.8% for the full year EBITDA before exceptional items of £296 million (2014: £302 million), in line with expectations following the impact of … [Read more...]
SSP wins £500 million contract at Oslo Airport
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a contract for between five years (for retail) and seven years (for food and beverage) valued at approximately £500 million at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. It will operate 29 retail and food and beverage outlets, which will open between 2016 and 2018. Two concepts from Jamie … [Read more...]
New concept café Dice and Donuts to open in Preston
A new concept in café culture is set to open in Preston next week, following support from Vincents Solicitors. Dice and Donuts is officially opening its doors on Thursday 19 November, offering customers the chance to enjoy a board game or two, while relaxing over a bite to eat and a brew. The new business is the brainchild of entrepreneur Millie Lavelle, a self- confessed … [Read more...]