Great Scotland Yard, the infamous and historical home of law and order in London, is set to become a hotel, restaurant, tearoom, bar, drinking club and events space, opening its doors in late summer 2019, under the direction of General Manager Sholto Smith. Stripping back the grandness and elitism of the building’s past while remembering its history, the hotel will offer a … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton announces his return to Mayfair
The Social Company and LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s luxury collection brand have today announced that Jason Atherton, will soon launch The Betterment, opening at The Biltmore, Mayfair. The opening marks a return to London’s Mayfair for Atherton, who first rose to prominence launching Maze on Grosvenor Square in 2005. The Biltmore, Mayfair will become Europe’s first … [Read more...]
Nigel Fredericks last restructuring seems exhausted
Foodservice industry meat supplier Nigel Fredericks fail to receive backing, again, and customers seek new suppliers. H&C News received a call earlier today from a reliable source saying that the troubled meat supplier, Nigel Fredericks has lost the backing of its investors. As such customers, including the source, are moving other existing meat suppliers in to fill any … [Read more...]
GV Group’s Tobun named as one of UK’s top BME execs
Tevin Tobun, CEO of GV Group (Gate Ventures), has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 leaders in removing barriers to success for ethnic minority employees. Tobun, who was one of the highest ranking leaders from the hospitality sector, has been included in the 2019 EMpower ethnic minority list - which celebrates individuals from a broad range of sectors and … [Read more...]
Prospect Pubs & Bars launch from founders of Redcomb Pubs
Pub operators, Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, founders of Redcomb Pubs have announced the launch of their new venture, Prospect Pubs & Bars and the acquisition of their first freehold site, The Evenlode, Oxfordshire for £1.75 million. The new acquisition comes just months after the successful sale of the entire Redcomb estate of 15 pubs and pubs with rooms to … [Read more...]