On the 29th January, Plan Zheroes launches its new website with a new platform, forging stronger links between food businesses, charities, local community groups and volunteers across the UK. In the UK, 13 million people are living in poverty whilst 650,000 tonnes of perfectly good food is thrown away by food businesses. Plan Zheroes - a UK registered charity launched in … [Read more...]
On site bakery adds to Crown & Garter attractions
Flour power is in full force at the Crown & Garter pub and restaurant with rooms in Inkpen Berkshire as 2015 sees the further development of the new on site bakery. Owned by the Honesty Group and simply called ‘The Bakery’, Executive Baker Robert Rodrigues is at the helm. Using the finest flours and traditional methods, he makes all the bread daily with the other baked … [Read more...]
Sunderland Stadium of Light and Centerplate extend partnership
Sunderland AFC has signed a new long-term contract extension with Centerplate - the hospitality provider to premier venues across the UK - to continue to provide public match-day catering at the Stadium of Light, a role it has played since 1997. Centre of Excellence As part of the new relationship, Centerplate is establishing Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light as a Centre … [Read more...]
£1 million turnover Grade II-listed New Forest pub on the market
Leisure property specialist Fleurets has been instructed to market the Elm Tree at Ringwood. The property is available on partially tied lease (free of tie for wines and spirits) from Greene King with last year’s turnover at £1,048,988 net of VAT to December 2013. The trade’s split is approximately 60/40 wet/dry. Current year to date figures are currently indicating a higher … [Read more...]
ICC Birmingham adds to catering team
The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham has further strengthened its catering team with the appointment of Claire Smith as Conference & Banqueting Manager, Ceri Davies and Stephen Penn, Harprit Singh Kainth as Conference & Banqueting Supervisors, and Robert May as Food & Beverage Manager for Amadeus at the ICC. The ICC is recognised as an industry … [Read more...]