The Sammies or the Sandwich Industry Awards have recognized the great and the good of the sandwich industry. The British Sandwich Association identified not only best sandwiches but also the best places to get them and all the work that goes in to making the ultimate food to go. Hosting the show was Michelin starred celebrity chef, Theo Randall. He handed out the coveted … [Read more...]
Seasoned Events acquires Chichester Hotel, Wickford
Seasoned Events, part of Grays-based Crown Catering Group, has purchased the 35-bedroom, three-AA-Star Chichester Hotel and Restaurant in Wickford, Essex and been granted a long lease by the Harris family. The financial value of the sale was not disclosed. Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has advised the Harris family on the sale. The property … [Read more...]
Jean Christophe Novelli re-opens White Mare at Beckermet
The White Mare at Beckermet benefited from a touch of French glamour when celebrity chef, Jean Christophe Novelli joined locals to celebrate the opening of the picturesque pub following a £400K refurbishment of the pub by Star Pubs & Bars and new lessee, Dianne Irving. The pub which had been closed for six weeks, had undergone a transformational refurbishment to turn it … [Read more...]
The Black Penny revives intellectual heritage of UK coffee houses
The Black Penny is a brand new coffee house located on Great Queen Street in Covent Garden, providing a dedicated space for dining, drinking and debate in the centre of the capital. Bridging the gap between fast food and gourmet gastronomy, The Black Penny offers Londoners refined but casual dining, freshly roast coffee and speedy take away at the busiest times of the … [Read more...]
Prima Hotels in Administration
AlixPartners has issued a statement regarding the appointment of Ryan Grant, Lee Causer and Catherine Williamson of AlixPartners Services UK LLP (AlixPartners) as Joint Administrators over four hotels owned and managed by Prima Hotels: The Stanneylands Hotel and Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire, The Quorn Country Hotel in Leicestershire and Hellaby Hall Hotel in Rotherham. A … [Read more...]