London-based architecture and interiors practice Jump Studios (a Populous Company) has designed the refurbishment of Fortnum & Mason’s sixth floor staff restaurant, in London’s Mayfair. Working closely with Fortnum & Mason, Jump Studios’ design has transformed the restaurant into a bright and airy 95-seat space, principally by raising the existing ceiling to allow … [Read more...]
Draco Pub Company acquires The Kings Arms Hotel, Dorchester
The Draco Pub Company has announced the purchase of the Kings Arms Hotel, Dorchester. This is the fourth addition to the portfolio for the Somerset based company. Since 2011 the Draco company has acquired and transformed three coaching inns into award-winning pubs: The Swan and The White Hart in Somerset and most recently, Timbrell’s Yard in Bradford-on-Avon which opened in … [Read more...]
Café Royal celebrates 150 years with Royal Marines Boxing Bout
London’s iconic Café Royal is celebrating its 150th Anniversary with a series of parties and events to showcase the hotel’s last century and a half of history and fame. The celebrations continue with a very special event that will see the Ten Room transformed into a boxing ring for one night only. Boxers from the Royal Marines will take to Café Royal’s ring for a one off … [Read more...]
Hospitality and the Digital Challenge at HOSPACE 2015
The ‘HOSPA Spotlight’ panel of industry specialists to discuss, explore and illustrate ‘Hospitality and the Digital Challenge’ at HOSPACE 2015 on 26 November, has been revealed. The expert panel will examine – under the deft chairmanship Dr Crispian Tarrant, Chief Executive of BDRC Group, the UK’s largest independent research consultancy, well known to large branded hotel … [Read more...]
Seasoned to provide training for Barking & Dagenham College students
Award-winning event caterer Seasoned is set to provide students on the City & Guilds Level 2 Professional Catering course at Barking & Dagenham College’s Technical Skills Academy with essential catering experience to get them ‘work ready’. The junior chefs will receive one-on-one training from Head Chef Chris Hawkins at the Seasoned central production unit (CPU) in … [Read more...]