Tim Sturk, head of coffee, training and development at BaxterStorey, was presented with an ‘Outstanding Contribution to European Coffee’ award at the European Coffee Symposium Awards held this week at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul. Chosen from a pool of 600 coffee professionals, Sturk was voted for by industry peers and was specifically commended for his commitment … [Read more...]
Startups Awards 2014 unveil their Restaurant of the Year
The national winners of the Startups Awards 2014 – including Restaurant of the Year for The Yorkshire Meatball Compnay - have been announced. Sponsored by Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the number one website for start-ups and small businesses, the Awards recognise the success of Britain’s newest businesses which have been trading for less than three … [Read more...]
Wine Guild ceremony honours achievements
Loic Avril of The Fat Duck, Bray, and iconic chef and restaurateur Anton Mosimann OBE have been honoured for their achievements in the hospitality and wine industry at The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom’s Winter Banquet, held in London’s historical Vintners Hall. Loic, this year’s Young Sommelier of the Year, sponsored by The Wine Guild, was presented with an engraved … [Read more...]
Coming soon to Notting Hill: The Laslett
The Laslett, a new hotel by Living Rooms – the hotel alternative - will open its doors in London’s Notting Hill next summer. Named after well-loved local Rhaune Laslett – community activist and organiser of the original Notting Hill Festival, which went on to become the world-famous Carnival – The Laslett is inspired by the area’s vibrant cultural heritage while also … [Read more...]
HOSPACE 2014: issues and challenges for 2015
As ever, the recent HOSPACE Conference and Exhibition featured an excellent programme and speakers, combined with multiple opportunities to network as well as meet many of the suppliers who provide essential services to the hotel industry. An intensive day, therefore, but one which can pay for itself many times over in 2015. Here are just some of the points made, issues … [Read more...]