ABode Chester has appointed a new Executive Head Chef, Ian Hird. Ian took up his position earlier this month, and brings with him an excellent reputation carved from over 20 years in the restaurant business, having cooked at the Chester Grosvenor Hotel, The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham, and Michelin-starred Mass Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in London. Away from the UK, Ian has … [Read more...]
Malibu delivers a brand-focused mobile video experiences
Goal .. With a campaign to ensure its rum was synonymous with summer for its 18-24 year old target audience, Malibu knew its ‘Best Summer Ever Project’ had to engage consumers where they spent the most time – on mobile. Working with its agency, Havas Media, Pernod Ricard-owned Malibu delivered a brand-focused mobile video experience using Millennial Media’s Video Advertising … [Read more...]
Edwards and Blake secure IIP accreditation
East-Anglian contract catering firm Edwards & Blake has been awarded an Investors in People (IIP) Accreditation, satisfying the 39 IIP criteria set by business leaders that cover business management, leadership and performance measurement. The award is an indication to the public and employees that the holder of the accreditation exhibits excellent people-management skills … [Read more...]
Royal Ascot brings Horse-Drawn, Michelin star dining to London
With less than seventy-five days to go until Royal Ascot, Ascot Racecourse has launched a competition to find diners for the UK’s first ever, horse-drawn, Michelin starred dining experience. The pop-up restaurant will open on Observation Point, Queen’s Walk on London’s Southbank on 16 April, giving two lucky diners an early preview of Royal Ascot’s fine dining … [Read more...]
Improving consumer confidence drives hospitality spending
Visa’s Expenditure Index for March, released on Monday 13 April, shows people across Britain are increasingly dining out and going out. Headline findings Household expenditure rises +1.1% year-on-year in March and +1.3% month-on-month Strong spending increases at hotels, restaurants and bars (+7.1% on the year) and on recreation, culture But spend on clothing and … [Read more...]