McDonald’s has announced a pilot for a new range of burgers, designed to offer something entirely new to customers in the UK. The Signature Collection launches in 28 restaurants and was created by McDonald’s team of food specialists and their prestigious Chefs Council. The council is a team of chefs with a wide range of experience from Michelin starred restaurants to cooking … [Read more...]
Bennett Hay appoints Benoit Juton
Bespoke hospitality service provider Bennett Hay, has appointed Benoit Juton to join its senior operations team. Juton began his career working in the hotel arena, including the Radisson in London. Since moving across into the realm of contract catering, Juton has worked with some of the biggest players in the industry, including Elior and BaxterStorey. In addition to … [Read more...]
Restaurant insolvencies jump by 50%
The number of restaurants going out of business was 50% higher last year than at the height of the recession – with 1,294 becoming insolvent in 2014/15, up from 865 in 2009/10, says Moore Stephens, the Top Ten accountancy firm. Figures show that failure rates among restaurants jumped 20% in just one year, up from 1,082 in 2013/14, even as consumer confidence and spending … [Read more...]
2016: a world-class year heading for London…
2016 is set to bring a stellar line-up of brand new theatre, exhibitions and special events to the capital: from blockbuster exhibitions, anniversaries and commemorations to light festivals and on-stage magic, 2016 in London is expected to captivate its ever-growing global audience. Events include: Lumiere London 2016, 14-17 January: A host of international artists will … [Read more...]
The Hotel Inspector is back and looking for businesses to transform…
Are you a hotelier, guest house or B&B proprietor in desperate need of a helping hand with business? Or perhaps you’ve recently stayed somewhere that you feel could benefit from the no-nonsense approach of the Hotel Inspector? If so, the team would love to hear from you. Now in its twelfth series The Hotel Inspector is one of the most popular on the channel, with … [Read more...]