Topland Group is demonstrating confidence and investment in the UK hotel market by announcing the next phase of their plans for their mid-market hotel portfolio. Following the acquisition of Hallmark Hotels and Menzies Hotels, Topland Group is bringing all twenty properties together under the newly extended Hallmark Hotels brand, from September 2015. Uniting the … [Read more...]
Celebrate Great British Bangers with British Sausage Week
The biggest sausage celebration of the year gets underway from 2-8 November 2015. The 18th annual British Sausage Week will be putting the nation’s best bangers in the spotlight, encouraging consumers to visit their local catering establishments to tuck into a tasty sausage treat. With gourmet versions of everyday foods becoming increasingly popular, this year’s seven-day … [Read more...]
Punch to sell its holding in Matthew Clark
Punch Taverns has announced the proposed disposal to Conviviality Brands Ltd of its 50% interest in Matthew Clark (Holdings) Limited for £100.7 million in cash. Duncan Garrood, Chief Executive Officer of Punch Taverns plc, commented: “We are pleased to have agreed the disposal of our investment in Matthew Clark and at a significant premium to our current book value. The sale … [Read more...]
Management restructure at Cucina Restaurants
In response to the healthy growth of its business in recent years, school catering firm Cucina Restaurants has reorganised its management structure, with owner Steve Quinn moving to the position of Chief Executive and Stuart Lenton taking over as Managing Director. Stuart, with over 28 years in the school food industry, has spent the past 15 years of his career developing … [Read more...]
Swine and Dine with ‘The Dirty Dozen’
Twelve dishes, twelve chefs, two teams; but only one can bring home the bacon at this year’s Dingley Dell Pork ‘Flying Visit with The Dirty Dozen’ BBQ Competition on Sunday 27th September at The Leather Bottle, Earlsfield. Chefs go head-to-head for charity The 12 course pig-based al fresco battle, using premium pork supplied by Dingley Dell, will see some of the country’s … [Read more...]