STR Global’s preliminary July 2015 data for London indicates positive year-over-year results in each of the three key performance metrics. Based on daily data from July, London reported: increases in supply (+2.6%) and demand (+5.4%); a 2.7% increase in occupancy to 88.3%; a 4.3% increase in average daily rate to GBP151.27; and a 7.1% increase in revenue per … [Read more...]
Nick Ward appointed Head Chef at Ealing Park Tavern
London restaurant operator ETM Group has appointed Nick Ward as Head Chef of Ealing Park Tavern in South Ealing. Having worked in a number of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants under some of the UK’s most respected chefs, including Marcus Wareing and Bjorn van der Horst, Nick brings a wealth of experience to Ealing Park Tavern. Beginning his career as a Commis Chef in … [Read more...]
Milk café in Balham re-opens with ‘Milk Lates’
Milk, the all-day destination café by duo Julian Porter and Lauren Johns, located on Hildreth Street Market in the heart of Balham, has this month re-opened following a short closure for refurbishment. The extensive makeover has seen the café double in size, with Julian and Lauren (who also own Fields all-day café on Clapham Common) acquiring the shop space next door and … [Read more...]
Iconic Augill Castle in Kirby Stephen, Cumbria offered for sale
Offers in the region of £2.5m are sought for this multi-award winning country house hotel owned and operated by former Mayfair restaurateurs. Augill Castle, an iconic Victorian country house hotel in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, is being offered for sale by the specialist hotels team at real estate advisors Colliers International. Offers in the region of £2.5m are sought for … [Read more...]
Asian Curry Awards: the early front runners
The finalists in the 5th Asian Curry Awards are being announced at a special networking lunch in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons on Monday 12th October. The Parliamentary lunch follows a live cook off competition and chefs workshop being held in the Pillars Kitchen at the University of West London in Ealing on at the 5th October. The cook off will determine the … [Read more...]