The Electric Star Group is throwing open the doors to their biggest project to date this June after an impressive refurbishment by Lewisham-based housing association Phoenix Community Housing, set to restore the magic of the huge Grade II listed venue. The Fellowship and Star will be much more than a drinking space, with the restoration including an exceptional cinema, … [Read more...]
Universal Cookery & Food Festival announces stellar chef line up for 2019
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the official speakers for its 8th Universal Cookery & Food Festival (UCFF). The unique annual event will take place at Bottom Farm, home to Farrington Oils in Northamptonshire, on Tuesday 25th June 2019. UCFF is designed by chefs for chefs, and fast becoming the most popular professional food festival in the UK. Established in … [Read more...]
Prime Minister May’s departure a boost for hospitality
The UK putting an end to the free movement of people is not only a disastrous message to send to EU citizens, and citizens of the wider world, it is also limiting growth in hospitality businesses across the UK. Since the Brexit referendum took place, this message to EU citizens has clearly been received and observed. The most recent Office for National Statistics … [Read more...]
Galvin’s Chance race around Mayfair to help change the lives of young people
Michelin-star chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, along with First Dates favourite Maître d'hôtel, Fred Sirieix, are racing around Mayfair on Friday, 31 May to raise funds for youth empowerment charity, Galvin’s Chance. The Tower Race includes a 5km dash around Hyde Park that will see runners passing the famous Serpentine Lake, through the underpass on Park Lane before … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce 17 new hotel openings creating over 350 new jobs
Travelodge have announced the next wave of its ongoing UK expansion programme, with 17 new hotels across the UK in the 2019 pipeline that will create more than 350 new jobs. The 17 new hotels will be developed by third party investors, with an approximate investment value of £115 million. The group will continue the roll-out of its Travelodge Plus concept, with … [Read more...]