Smith & Wollensky has announced that Stephen Collins has been appointed to the role of Executive Chef at its new London site, joining Operations Director Nathan Evans (ex-Boisdale) in delivering the same hospitality that has made the group so successful Stateside. A June opening is now confirmed for the first Smith & Wollensky to launch outside of the US. Operating … [Read more...]
Impressive winners of PACE Awards 2015
Excellence in the field of hospitality and catering training and education has been celebrated at the PACE (Professional Association for Catering Education) Awards 2015. Hospitality and culinary education professionals honoured an impressive bank of winners that have all demonstrated a tireless and inspirational dedication to raising the bar of innovation, progression and … [Read more...]
Hotels: UK provinces continue to overshadow
Hotels in the UK Provinces continued to post positive year-on-year movements across all key performance indicators in February, with the largest increase recorded in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR). Once again, this growth outshone London’s results which showed a general decline with average room rate (ARR) being the only exception, according to the latest … [Read more...]
Fare of London wins 5 year deal with Farmers and Fletchers Hall
Contract and event caterer Fare of London has won the five year catering contract for London livery hall venue, Farmers and Fletchers Hall. The contract was awarded following a rigorous tender process whereby the catering company showcased the quality of their bespoke menus and excellent track record for customer service. The company will also support the … [Read more...]
Westminster Kingsway College student wins prestigious place at Spanish Gastronomy School
Westminster Kingsway College chef student Richard King has been awarded a place on one of the most prestigious culinary programmes in the world. Richard is one of only twelve scholarship recipients, and one of only two from the UK, to be chosen to represent their countries and culinary institutions at the upcoming 2015 edition of this annual training program. Training … [Read more...]