Great British Chefs has secured £1.5 million in funding from Bestport Ventures LLP, reinvestment from current shareholders and a number of high net worth individuals. The Board and Management team, led by CEO Ollie Lloyd, have also invested in the business as part of this fundraising. Ollie Lloyd commented, “This funding round will enable us to accelerate the expansion of … [Read more...]
Chatsworth Hotel in Eastbourne on the market
The freehold iconic Chatsworth Hotel is on the market through leisure property specialist Fleurets from an asking price of £2,750,000. The property is a prestigious Edwardian building dominating Eastbourne’s award winning Grand Parade and featuring 46 en-suite bedrooms and one suite. Most rooms, of a classical British style, offer stunning panoramic views of Channel. A … [Read more...]
Gather & Gather announces £20m sales in 2014
This morning’s announcement from Mitie plc confirming the extension of a contract for support services with Standard Life that includes catering demonstrates Gather & Gather’s continuing growth. On the back of Mitie’s relationship with Standard Life since 2008, Gather & Gather’s team cater for in excess of 5,000 Standard Life staff, primarily in central Edinburgh, … [Read more...]
Sold out Casual Dining show confirms exhibitor line-up for 2015
With all stand space now sold, Casual Dining 2015 – the award winning trade event for the UK’s £7bn casual dining pub, bar and restaurant market – will feature over 150 sector leading exhibitors when it returns to the Business Design Centre, in London, next week on 25-26 February. Showcasing a vibrant choice of food and drink, equipment, interior design, furniture, … [Read more...]
Sodexo Education launches ‘high street’ offer for secondary schools
Sodexo Education has launched The Social, a new retail offer for secondary schools. Using the brand proposition, ‘Best in Class’, the new offer mirrors high street trends and is designed to help school caterers increase take-up and drive sales. The Social is the result of twelve months of research with students. Sodexo has worked with three schools to trial the new concept … [Read more...]