A talented and experienced team has taken over the reins at The Marquis, a 5-star fine-dining ‘restaurant with rooms’ in Kent ’s picturesque Alkham Valley . It’s led by general manager David Harris and head chef Andrew ‘Drew’ King. They have wasted no time in making their mark since the turn of the year, with the introduction of new menus, innovations in customer service, a … [Read more...]
Qatari investors purchase Bournemouth hotel portfolio
International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of two private investors, has sold a portfolio of seafront hotels in Bournemouth to a successful Qatari group from a guide price of £16 million. The portfolio comprises the Suncliff Hotel, Cumberland Hotel and Cliffeside Hotel, offering a total of 282 bedrooms. The largest of the three is the Suncliff Hotel, which … [Read more...]
Foxcroft & Ginger pops up to the East
After a successful first year in Whitechapel, artisan cafe-cum-bakery Foxcroft & Ginger has decided to expand East. F&G opened a pop up site at Old Street station on 6 April 2015. The cafe, which will be open for three months, will be located just a short walk from London’s most hip and trendiest hangout, Shoreditch. Foxcroft & Ginger will be offering ‘food to … [Read more...]
Bamboo, food prep, afternoon tea and the world of small plates
The buzz around the CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum 2015 was optimistic, with both suppliers and distributors reporting a buoyant market. Continuing demand for that elusive point of difference has led to a surge in new product developments, reflected in the mind-blowing variety of new concepts on show. The CESA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum (LETF) is the … [Read more...]
Street Food goes to the races
Jockey Club Catering has teamed up with Sunday Brunch chef, Simon Rimmer and author of Street Food Revolution, Richard Johnson to bring street food to the Crabbie’s Grand National, held at Aintree Racecourse, 9-11 April 2015. The collaboration has seen street food vendors pitch their food offering to the high-profile professionals for the opportunity to appear at the … [Read more...]