Following a successful 10 years, chef - owner Anna Hansen has made the decision to step away from The Modern Pantry. Robert Mcleary, who joined The Modern Pantry shortly after it opened in 2008 and has acted as Head Chef for the last 5 years, will now become Executive Chef of the restaurant which has developed a loyal following for its unique dishes based on … [Read more...]
Elior UK to roll out online pizza delivery service following university and naval base trials
Elior UK has launched an online and on-site pizza delivery service at the University of Roehampton and Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth. After a successful trial, the service will also be rolled out to further UK universities and B&I sites. The new service is called CHEATAH and delivers a range of fresh dough pizzas, sides, dips, desserts and drinks … [Read more...]
Glasgow dining concept opening in Manchester
Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone, is set to introduce his Glasgow dining concept to Manchester next month when he opens 'Six by Nico', the fourth addition to the growing restaurant portfolio. The 3,000 square foot restaurant will be Nico Simeone’s first venture in England, with plans to expand the brand further across the UK in the pipeline. The new Spring Gardens … [Read more...]
Students turn school canteen into a pop up restaurant for the day
Students at North Kesteven Academy in North Hykeham near Lincoln got to put their culinary skills to the test at a pop-up restaurant at the school run by a former student. On Friday last week a group of Year 10 food and technology students spent the day off timetable and had their classroom turned into a fully functioning kitchen with the help of Great British Menu … [Read more...]
120 acre estate Aldwark Manor hotel acquired for multi million upgrade
Property investment company Depho Estates has acquired the four-star Aldwark Manor golf and spa hotel, near York, from hotel investment company Aprirose, to make a further investment post-acquisition to further enhance and upgrade Aldwark Manor’s rooms and facilities. Aldwark Manor is set in 120 acres of countryside and can accommodate more than 100 residential guests. As … [Read more...]