Katherine McCarthy, coffee specialist at UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, is now a Q Grader – one of the industry’s highest accolades – having passed the challenging Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) course this month. Among the best coffee specialists The professional qualification positions Katherine among the best coffee specialists in the UK and the world – there are only … [Read more...]
Coming from Drake & Morgan…The Refinery at Regent’s Place
Drake & Morgan – with a string of seven successful bars and restaurants throughout London – has announced the opening of The Refinery in Regent's Place this spring. A return to the name of Drake & Morgan's first-ever opening, The Refinery on Bankside, the new launch will be spread across one floor amidst the offices of Regent's Place, complete with bar, restaurant, … [Read more...]
Red’s strengthens senior management team
The UK’s fastest-growing barbecue concept, Red’s True Barbecue, has appointed Matt Snell as Operations Director and Craig Bell as Finance Director. Matt Snell Snell, 36, joins from Fuller’s where he is currently Head of Operations for the Quality Division, overseeing 98 of the company’s unbranded premium food-led pubs. Whilst at Fuller’s Matt worked closely with MD, … [Read more...]
Big Hospitality Conversation goes to Bristol
Over 100 Bristol hospitality businesses leaders including restaurateurs, hoteliers and caterers from across the region will come together on 13 January at Mercure hotel to pledge jobs, apprenticeships and work placements for young jobseekers at The Big Hospitality Conversation. Over 250 attendees will be joined by the Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson and Michelin-starred chef … [Read more...]
Rare opportunity to buy un-branded London Heathrow hotel
An exceptional opportunity exists to acquire a high profile, freehold London Heathrow Airport hotel. This prime-located hotel is being marketed for sale by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Purpose-built in 1999, this 4-Star hotel is ideally located adjacent to one of the world’s busiest airports, and boasts 351 hotel guest bedrooms and a range of meeting and … [Read more...]