Antony Worrall Thompson last night presented Brandon Kirby and Mark Snelling of The Alford Arms, Frithsden, Hertfordshire with the Silver Salver for the most allergen-aware eatery, serving the best freefrom food, in the UK, at the inaugural FreeFrom Eating Out Awards at the Food Matters Live event. The Alford Arms, one of a small chain of Home Counties pub restaurants, was … [Read more...]
Ampersand tees up Golf Museum contract at St Andrews
Ampersand - which offers bespoke catering and impeccable service for iconic British venues - has built on its reputation as a caterer-of-choice for museums with its appointment to open the first café at the British Golf Museum in St Andrews. Development is already underway and will be completed in time for the golfing world’s showpiece event - the 144th Open Championship to be … [Read more...]
Tourism Council refuses to discuss Cut VAT campaign
Tourism chiefs and campaigners have hit out after a group to tackle tourism sector issues across different government departments has announced its refusal to discuss a VAT cut on accommodation and attractions. The Tourism Council was unveiled in June by tourism minister Helen Grant and skills minister Matthew Hancock, saying “The Government is committed to working in … [Read more...]
Broadgate Circle welcomes Yauatcha and The Botanist
Broadgate Circle, the food, drink and leisure scheme, will re-open in spring 2015 with 11 high profile brands with an all-day, six-day week offer. It will see the entry of Hakkasan Group’s Yauatcha and The Botanist from ETM Group, with other restaurants including Aubaine, Shoryu Ramen and Comptoir Libanais. Yauatcha by Hakkasan Group Yauatcha, by the global hospitality … [Read more...]
Beacon strengthens senior management team
Beacon, which helps businesses in the hospitality, leisure and healthcare sectors grow their profitability, has announced the appointment of two new members of staff to the senior management team of its parent company, Interchange and Consort Hotels. Joining the team as Chief Commercial Officer, Rob Payne (above right) brings with him a myriad of experience in the healthcare … [Read more...]