Cafeology, based in Sheffield, has reached the finals in the National Capital category of the Sustainable Business Awards, run by The Guardian newspaper. The category awards an organisation that is 'trailblazing a strategy to appropriately account for the value nature provides it with.' It is Cafeology's Bird Friendly coffee initiative, run in conjunction with the RSPB and … [Read more...]
Michelin Restaurant Turners introduces Pre-pay ‘Ticket’ System
his week a Birmingham Michelin Restaurant will set the UK trend by going live on a special pre-payment facility for guests to pre-book their meal, and save over 20% off their meal price. There is often a high perception of Michelin dining to be expensive, but with high overheads, attentive service and often small venues, margins are tight and diners not always turning up … [Read more...]
ENO to revitalise London Coliseum with Benugo
English National Opera (ENO) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced the winner of the competition for the revitalisation of the ground floor foyer of the West End’s largest theatre, the London Coliseum: Robin Snell and Partners, the architect behind the multi-award winning Glyndebourne Opera Pavilion, the Island Pavilion at Wormsley and Arnolfini Centre … [Read more...]
Artizian’s Marathon Menu to fuel success
Five enthusiastic runners from Artizian Catering - Team Scrambled Legs - will be at the start line of the London Marathon this year - conditioned by an intense training programme and fuelled by a special marathon eating plan devised by their own in-house expert. What the team didn’t realise at the start of their training programme was how much their marathon menu would … [Read more...]
Giggling Squid hires Grant Thornton
Expanding Thai food restaurant Giggling Squid has appointed Grant Thornton UK LLP as its adviser as it seeks investment for growth. Owned by husband and wife team Andrew and Pranee Laurillard, Giggling Squid was founded in 2009 and has been growing rapidly since then. The business currently operates 12 sites across the south east of England and has a high quality pipeline … [Read more...]