Exclusive Hotels and Venues have rebranded as Exclusive Collection, the new brand is designed to reflect a contemporary modern, clean and simple message. Exclusive Collection has adopted a modern typeface and logo featuring an animal for each property. At South Lodge it’s a sheep and a horse for Royal Berkshire, both synonymous with the location. It’s been a busy few … [Read more...]
‘Southern Style’ hospitality extended across the North West and Midlands
Hickory’s Smokehouse has agreed to take the lease for a premises currently called ‘The Waterfront and Bonds’ nightclub that fronts The River Severn at Victoria Quay. The first Hickory’s Smokehouse opened in Chester in 2010 following founder Neil McDonnell’s extensive research into the American BBQ and smokehouse sector. The team behind Hickory’s has been operating in … [Read more...]
Red Oak Taverns acquire Wadworth portfolio
Red Oak Taverns have announced the completion of the purchase of a portfolio of 18 leased and tenanted pubs from Wadworth. The acquired pubs are all located in the south and south west of England and strengthen the strong regional focus of Red Oak’s existing estate, that with the acquisition now comprises 179 pubs. Mark Grunnell, Co-founder of Red Oak Taverns said: “We are … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred The Forest Side announce new head chef
Grasmere’s The Forest Side has today announced the appointment of Paul Leonard as its new head chef, following the departure of Kevin Tickle earlier in the month. The Michelin-starred, four AA Rosette restaurant and rooms will welcome Leonard in November 2019. Having previously cooked under the likes of Marcus Wareing and Andrew Fairlie, Leonard’s Michelin … [Read more...]
CH&CO acquire Mitie Catering adding £137m T/O and a footprint in Ireland
CH&CO earlier this morning announced the acquisition of Mitie Catering, comprising Gather & Gather and Creativevents, the workplace catering and events businesses of Mitie. The deal brings an increase in turnover of £137m to CH&CO, 330 more sites across the UK and Ireland, and an additional 3,600 team members to the CH&CO family. Joining the CH&CO … [Read more...]