Kelso’s Sprouston Primary has become the first borders school to be adopted by the world famous Chef Albert Roux, through his pioneering Chefs Adopt a School initiative. Chefs Adopt a School is a national charity part of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and Service. Now in its 25th year, the project aims to make food fun, giving children a real culinary experience as they … [Read more...]
Key points from the Numis Leisure conference
On Thursday 21 May, Numis - the respected UK institutional stockbrokers and corporate advisors - hosted its annual leisure conference, and here reports on some of the key points that arose during the course of the day. The main positive theme was the strength of the UK consumer backdrop, and the resultant surge in demand for premium products (that are unique to the on … [Read more...]
CMA considers Greene King offer to sell 16 pubs
Greene King has offered undertakings to the CMA to address competition concerns in relation to its anticipated acquisition of Spirit Pub Company. Earlier in May, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it would refer the acquisition for an in-depth investigation unless the companies offered acceptable undertakings to address concerns about a loss of … [Read more...]
BBQ Cheat Sheet from Michelin Star Chef Steve Smith
Michelin Star Chef Steve Smith of Bohemia Restaurant on Jersey here kindly shares his tips on the does and don’ts of BBQ cooking. If you’re planning to celebrate National BBQ Week (25 – 31 May 2015), they may still be timely! Avoid Disasters It may seem obvious but if you want to avoid any disasters then you need to make sure the BBQ is lit properly and is not in the … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK launches café at ‘loveliest castle in the world’
Levy Restaurants UK has recently launched the Maze Café at Leeds Castle, as part of the renewed partnership between the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland and one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. The new look Maze Café provides visitors with a fun and modern menu to complement the updated look and feel of the café. Food … [Read more...]