Last night on Channel 4 the first episode of a four part series opened, Kitchen Impossible where Michel Roux Jr undertakes the training of eight young people with a range of disabilities, mental health issues and learning difficulties. A project not for the feint hearted and a challenge that chef takes on with passion and empathy. Dan is a qualified chef who after recently … [Read more...]
London Union launches £3.5m crowdfund to create world-class streetfood market
London Union, parent company of the highly successful Street Feast, has launched one of the biggest crowdfunding bids in history, looking to raise £3.5 million to build a world-class, permanent street food market in central London. Founded by Leon’s Henry Dimbleby and Street Feast’s Jonathan Downey, the company is backed by a distinguished advisory board of founder … [Read more...]
Major investment and welcome return of chef at Gisborough Hall
Gisborough Hall has recently unveiled its new rooms and suites following a period of ongoing investment, totalling almost half a million pounds, which will continue for the rest of the year. The 19th century four star hotel, home to two AA Rosette restaurant ‘Chaloner’s’, a Revival Zone spa, 71 bedrooms and ‘G’ Bar and Bistro, has refurbished 39 of its bedrooms, its … [Read more...]
Brasserie Blanc Christmas Cards donate profits to Shelter
Brasserie Blanc, the 18-strong restaurant group led by CEO Mark Derry and acclaimed chef Raymond Blanc, will launch limited edition Christmas cards to raise money for housing and homelessness charity ‘Shelter’. Available from 2nd November, with all profits going to Shelter, each brasserie will receive approximately one-hundred packs of six cards, with a festive message from … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton opens at Ricoh Arena
Doubletree by Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry. Located in the Ricoh Arena, home of Aviva Premiership Rugby club Wasps, and where professional football team Coventry City Football Club also play, the hotel is situated in the heart of the UK. The hotel’s 121 guestrooms, including 50 queen rooms with stadium views, 18 … [Read more...]