Karen Forrester, CEO of T.G.I Friday’s UK, Stephen Holmes, CEO of ASK Italian and Zizzi, and Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Gourmet Burger Kitchen, are among the big name Keynote speakers now confirmed for Casual Dining 2015. Catering specifically to the business needs of casual dining operators (including multiple and independent pubs, bars, and restaurants), the free Keynote … [Read more...]
Costa Coffee is four time winner
Costa Coffee, the UK’s favourite coffee shop chain and part of Whitbread PLC, added to their accolades on 25 November by winning ‘Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in Europe’ at the Allegra European Coffee Awards 2014 for the fourth consecutive year. The Awards also recognised Costa’s Andy Marshall and Gennaro Pelliccia for their achievements. Held in Istanbul as part of the … [Read more...]
Hospitality Recruitment up 18% in Q3 2014
Caterer.com, the UK’s largest hospitality job board, reports that recruitment levels in hospitality have continued to grow over the past year, with 158,456 jobs advertised on the site by employers, representing 18% growth since the same time last year. Over the past three months alone 45,168 jobs were advertised, up 18% since Q2 2014. The findings are revealed in … [Read more...]
Accor Hotels to plant 8,000 trees
To coincide with National Tree Week, Accor’s sustainability programme Plant for the Planet will start planting 8,000 trees this month, as part of its “Smart Planting in the UK” project. In 2013, Plant for the Planet embarked on a pioneering agro-forestry project designed to promote sustainable food production and nurture links between hotels, guests and farms. Plant for the … [Read more...]
‘Frying’ with the healthiest fish and chip takeaways
Fish and chip shops offering healthier choices were recognised 2 December 2014 for their endeavours as they compete for the Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award as part of the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Sponsored by LoSalt, the UK’s leading reduced sodium salt, the Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award is a new category introduced for the … [Read more...]