Smith & Wollensky has appointed Nathan Evans as Operations Director. Recruited to lead the team here in the UK, Nathan is charged with overseeing the hugely anticipated launch of Smith & Wollensky London, opening on the Strand this June, and the group’s first steakhouse outside the US. In addition to his duties on a group level, Nathan will be responsible for all … [Read more...]
Global shortage to drive up beef prices
Beef will increasingly command a premium on menus as a global shortage drives up price, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. Along with the prime cuts needed for steaks and Sunday roasts, the impact of higher beef prices is also affecting the offcuts and trim used in menu mainstays such as pies and burgers. With fewer cattle coming to market both in the UK and … [Read more...]
Starbucks UK offers 1000th Apprenticeship
As National Apprenticeship Week begins, Starbucks UK is announcing the 1000th graduate of its apprenticeship programme that recruits, trains and retains young talent for the business. Almost half of Starbucks partners are under the age of 24, an age group facing the most significant challenges around employment. Starbucks Apprenticeships, launched in the UK in the Spring of … [Read more...]
Amadeus launches Hot Wok Kiosk at Genting Arena
The NEC Group’s award winning caterer Amadeus has teamed up with Lee Kum Kee, the Leader of Authentic Chinese Sauces, to launch the new Lee Kum Kee Hot Wok Kitchen Asian street food concept in Forum Live at the Genting Arena. Amadeus looks for innovative new ways to improve the customer experience and now boasts an Asian food offering for visitors at the Arena, with rice or … [Read more...]
WILDS catering springs from the Greyhound on the Test
WILDS is a new outside catering company from Lucy Townsend – professional chef and owner of award winning pub The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge (Michelin Pub of the Year 2014). Inspired by the ongoing demand for The Greyhound to cater for private parties and events, Lucy has decided to build on this interest and create WILDS – a bespoke catering service covering all … [Read more...]