BaxterStorey, the UK’s leading independent food service specialist, has won a new three-year contract with the University of Stirling to provide catering and hospitality services to its 15,000 students, staff and visitors. The contract commenced in January and was awarded to BaxterStorey following a rigorous tender process. The company, which has £30m turnover in … [Read more...]
Theo Randall to open Theo Mio at InterContinental Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced that InterContinental Bangkok in Thailand is set to become home to celebrity chef Theo Randall’s first restaurant outside the UK. The new Italian concept, Theo Mio, will open in the second half of 2015 and will focus on exciting seasonal menus created from top quality local ingredients as well as hand-picked Italian … [Read more...]
Antoine Corinthios to advise Rocco Forte Hotels
Antoine Corinthios, the former President of Four Season’s EMEA, with 35 years’ experience at Four Seasons, has been appointed Executive Advisor of Development and Operations for Rocco Forte Hotels. Corinthios will work closely with Sir Rocco Forte and Karim Naffah, Managing Director, to implement the strategy of the Group. In this role, Corinthios will be actively involved … [Read more...]
Coffee Masters: world-class finalists in one-on-one competition
The London Coffee Festival 2015 will host a new fast paced, multi-disciplinary barista competition, which will see 20 of the world’s top baristas compete head-to-head for the prestigious Coffee Master title and a £5,000 cash prize. From established coffee champions to total newcomers, the competition has attracted coffee industry talent from across the globe. Sixteen … [Read more...]
Generator’s revolutionary “Haute” Hostel in Paris
Generator, the brand that is transforming the European hostel category with its hip urban design hostels, arrives in Paris in 2015. The property, located in the fashionable 10th Arrondissement, will be the largest Generator to date with 916 beds. Rooms range from en-suite shared rooms from €25 per bed, to private rooms starting at €98 per room. There are also premium twins … [Read more...]