OCS has appointed a new UK head of standards and solutions for catering. Paul Cowie has joined OCS to support the company’s catering offering, enhancing customer relationships and driving growth strategy. Cowie is responsible for leading the continued development of the OCS catering brand and for identifying and optimising delivery models across the group’s UK divisions. He … [Read more...]
Tortilla open 25th restaurant and make key appointments
Tortilla, the burgeoning Mexican restaurant group, has opened the doors to its 25th restaurant at Kings Cross St Pancras. Just a stone’s throw away from Kings Cross station, the restaurant will serve up its usual classic California Burritos, Tacos, Margaritas and Beers, as well as its new evening menu offering of Chicken Quesadillas and Nachos Queso, all inspired by the … [Read more...]
Scotch Egg Challenge 2015 – the Winners
20 chefs took to the kitchen at The Canonbury Tavern, Islington to do battle in the fifth annual Scotch Egg Challenge. The 2015 competition invited contestants, for the first year, to enter into one of two categories: Traditional and Unconventional, but it was Holborn Dining Room and Princess Victoria, (Shepherds Bush) who were named triumphant with their eggceptional … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s awards new franchise for 28 outlets
Harry Ramsden’s, the British brand world famous for its fish and chips, has signed a new franchise agreement for a further territory in England. The brand has awarded the franchise for Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to Bobby Khangura and Lacky Sohal of Larentia Limited who already have vast experience operating within the UK food and beverage franchise … [Read more...]
Aloft Hotels launches first Emoji Only Room Service Menu
Aloft Hotels, designed for the hyper-connected global traveller, has announced Aloft TiGi (Text it. Get it.) Emoji Room Service, the world’s first emoji-only room service menu. Starting now, guests at the newly opened Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City can simply text an emoji of what they want to the hotel’s front desk and within minutes, the … [Read more...]