The second episode of the channel four series Kitchen Impossible didn’t disappoint, with a splendid mix of passion, empathy and determination on display. Michel Roux Jr continued to skilfully and patiently train the group, all facing their own personal challenges before setting foot in the kitchen. This week once again Michel Roux Jr was determined to show that ‘people with … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon appoints CBRE to dispose of 34 pubs
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has appointed CBRE to handle the disposal of 34 of its pubs. The properties, which are being considered for sale either as a portfolio, in small packages or individually are located in strong town and city centre locations within England, Scotland and Wales. Of the 34 pubs, 27 are owned either freehold or held on a long lease at a nominal rent … [Read more...]
Gleneagles young chef finishes top of BCF leaderboard
Jonathan Ferguson was crowned the winner of the British Culinary Federation’s Young Chef of the Year 2015 held at University College Birmingham on 2nd November. Jonathan, who works at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Gleneagles, received the David Bache Trophy, and was presented with a cheque for £250, commemorative plate, framed certificate, personalised chef’s jacket sponsored … [Read more...]
Hastings Hotels invests over £1m in the Culloden Estate & Spa
Northern Ireland’s premier 5-star hotel, the Culloden Estate and Spa, has unveiled its recent refurbishment which was in excess of £1,000,000. The investment programme includes a new-look Mitre restaurant and refurbished bedrooms including the four original tower suites. This month, as part of the investment a refurbishment programme of the spa will begin. Adrian … [Read more...]
Artisan coffee stores are the Ones to Watch
Despite the proliferation of branded coffee shops on our high streets, independent, artisan outlets specialising in high quality, freshly roasted coffee with a strong food offer are continuing to emerge and expand, satisfying the demands of an increasingly discerning coffee drinker. This was the conclusion of Horizons’ latest Ones to Watch survey, which tracks the growth of … [Read more...]