When you meet members of the Asian Restaurant Owners Network you immediately recognise they are different, they are young, they know what they want, and they are very busy going about getting it. This impression is personified when you meet Rehan Uddin, Managing Director of the Asian Restaurant Owners Network. He has much to say and as such we thought it would be an ideal … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Stuart Gillies
British chef and restaurateur Stuart Gillies has racked up an impressive 35 years in the hospitality industry, starting out as a chef in the early 1980s at Royal Garden in London before moving abroad to work in a number of kitchens, including Riche in Stockholm and Daniel in New York. Returning to the UK six years later, he worked at Le Caprice and Teatro, where he met his … [Read more...]
Host Milan 2019: Rational shows the sustainable kitchen
When Host opens its doors in Milan on 18 October, Rational will introduce an interactive stand demonstrating how the out-of-home sector can become more environmentally friendly. With the slogan of ‘The sustainable kitchen’, Rational chefs will reveal tips that allow commercial kitchens to save not only on raw products, but also on time and energy. “For example, the smart … [Read more...]
Barista of the Year 2019 crowned at Gather & Gather
Barista Varun Udhin from Dublin was crowned Gather & Gather’s Barista of the Year 2019 in the annual coffee competition held earlier this week. Having battled dozens of other professional baristas across the UK, the hotly contested finals saw the winners of eight regional heats compete at the Shard in London. Held to showcase the talent and expertise that fuels Gather … [Read more...]
New Opening: Heavenly Desserts, something sweet for dessert lovers
A nationwide restaurant chain recently opened its doors in Bolton as it continues its expansion throughout the country, providing something sweet to dessert lovers everywhere. Heavenly Desserts recently welcomed friends, family and VIP guests through the doors of its 17th restaurant in the UK as part of the franchise’s expansion into the North West and beyond, with various … [Read more...]