Dr Andrew Kemp FIH, long-serving Group Sales and Marketing Director at Bidfood, has been graciously awarded an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The award was bestowed in recognition of his outstanding services to the foodservice and hospitality industry. Dr Kemp is a well-known face in the sector who, over the last 40 years, has shown an insatiable … [Read more...]
New Head of Food Operations appointed at Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Matt Dale as its new Head of Food Operations, further strengthening the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation team. Dale joins Carluccio’s with a wealth of experience, having previously held a senior food operations role at Bill’s restaurants in London, including involvement in the group’s most recent 2020 refurbishments. … [Read more...]
Drake Circus opens with new Five Guys, Nando’s, Cosy Club and Zizzi
A range of eateries will be opening this Autumn at Drake Circus Leisure, the new leisure and entertainment development located in Plymouth city centre. Four food and beverage brands and one leisure operator have committed to a combined 32,000 sq. ft of space in the new development, which will open in the Autumn. Located adjacent to British Land’s Drake Circus, the scheme … [Read more...]
The shortlist for the ACE Robyns Award 2019 announced
The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has announced the shortlist for the ACE Robyns Award, sponsored by Troika. Judges who included Gaye Bullard (ACE Chair), Sue Thompson (ACE Vice-Chair) and Suzie Boyd (Troika) as well as Tim Jones (Chair of CH&CO), deliberated over the entries to come up with the shortlist of 14. They will be invited to attend the … [Read more...]
The University of Sheffield’s David McKown recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
The University of Sheffield’s Head of Training and Quality in Accommodation and Commercial Services has been recognised for services to hospitality training and education in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. David McKown, who has worked at the University for 27 years, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Honours are awarded to extraordinary … [Read more...]