Last Monday saw a Chefs’ Forum event that successfully brought together suppliers, chefs and students at Le Meridien in Piccadilly, London for an enjoyable afternoon of sampling, learning and networking. Not a difficult task, you might think, when proceedings begin with a glass of Nyetimber, but it was evident that all those attending – not just the students – were as keen … [Read more...]
Launch of Hunter VIII Hunter events caterer
Hunter VIII Hunter has launched as a luxury, bespoke and independent event caterer that describes itself as living by its ethos to make excellence accessible as standard. The business is made up of a young and dynamic team of four creatives – chefs, events planners and stylists – who have launched Hunter VIII Hunter to provide a unique offering in the industry. With a … [Read more...]
Chipping Ongar’s King’s Head opens after £1m refurbishment
Oakman Inns & Restaurants’ expansion continues apace with the opening of their thirteenth bar and restaurant – The King’s Head in Chipping Ongar. The King’s Head, a listed Coaching Inn built in 1679, has been closed for over five years but has been fully renovated after a £1m investment and opened in Chipping Ongar’s High Street on 8th July. Apart from reverting to its … [Read more...]
National KP Day: Winterhalter donates to Springboard
The first National KP Day saw lots of chefs and their brigades getting involved in celebrating the work of the kitchen porter – and raising money for charity. June 22 was the day and Winterhalter, the warewashing specialist, offered to donate £1 to catering industry charity Springboard for every picture of a KP tweeted with the hashtag #kpday. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne … [Read more...]
Speakers confirmed for Master Innholders GM Conference 2016
The first wave of speakers have been confirmed for the Master Innholders 23rd General Managers’ Conference taking place 11-12 January 2016 at Grosvenor House, London, a JW Marriott Hotel. Launching this year’s theme ‘Excellence is No Coincidence’, conference chairman Stuart Bowery said he is delighted to be hosting the event: “I have the support of an organising committee … [Read more...]