Cucina's school catering team completed a clockwork operation at the All-Stars charity cricket match at Bexley Cricket Club where 50 students from The Leigh Academy served a gourmet three course luncheon to more than 375 guests at the Lashings All-Stars v Leigh Academy celebrity cricket match hosted at Bexley Cricket Club on Friday 3 July, 2015. Menu The first innings … [Read more...]
Simon Radley’s Kitchen Academy returns to the Chester Grosvenor
Michelin starred chef Simon Radley, who has headed up the kitchen team at The Chester Grosvenor since 1988, has announced a third successive year of his famed ‘Simon Radley Kitchen Academy’. The scheme, which offers apprenticeships to ten aspiring chefs each year, aims to provide a platform for those looking to embark on a career in the kitchen. Open to 16-24 year old school … [Read more...]
David Guile appointed Chairman of Assured Hotels
David Guile, former CEO of Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, has joined Assured Hotels as Chairman. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry that will add to the operator’s strength and growing hotel management division. In a career that has spanned over 29 years in the industry, David has gained a thorough knowledge of every aspect of hotel and … [Read more...]
New Head Chef and Cookery Courses for Lucknam Park Cookery School
Lucknam Park, Bath, is delighted to introduce Ben Taylor as the new Head Chef of the Cookery School. Taylor, who joined Lucknam’s Michelin-starred The Park restaurant in March 2010 and was promoted to Brasserie Head Chef in 2013, is passionate about locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. He will be running an innovative new course calendar, under the guidance of Michelin-starred … [Read more...]
Ramada hotels sold to MCAP Global Finance for over £21.5 million
Savills, acting jointly with JLL, has sold the Ramada Salford Quays (above) and Ramada Birmingham Mailbox on behalf of Shiva Hotels for in excess of the £21.5 million guide price. The hotels have been acquired by MCAP Global Finance, a UK subsidiary of the New York investment advisor Marathon Asset Management. The properties comprise 142 and 90 bedrooms respectively along … [Read more...]