New research has revealed that the hotel sector is set to benefit from increased sales volumes over both bank holiday weekends in May, as part of a wider leisure spending trend identified by new figures from Paymentsense. This is based on 2018 data from the company’s 70,000 small business customers across the UK, which revealed that pubs, bars and nightclubs enjoyed a near … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver “devastated” with collapse of his restaurant group
Jamie Oliver stated earlier today on twitter that he is "devastated” with the news of his restaurant group being placed into administration. The group, which includes the Jamie's Italian chain, Barbecoa and Fifteen, appointed KPMG as administrators putting circa 1,300 jobs at risk. We understand that 25 restaurants are affected by the administration process and 23 … [Read more...]
Royal Lancaster London ‘adopt’ Hallfield Primary School
Royal Lancaster London Head Chef Daniel McGarey to Partner with Hallfield Primary School Executive Head Chef, Daniel McGarey, from Royal Lancaster London is partnering with Hallfield Primary School in Paddington as part of the ‘Adopt a School’ initiative from The Royal academy of Culinary Arts. Hallfield Primary School is a forward thinking and inclusive community school … [Read more...]
Chelsea extends catering contract with Levy
Levy UK, the market leaders for food and drink experiences in sports stadia, has extended its partnership with Chelsea Football Club as official caterers of the club until 2023. Continuing their successful relationship, which began in 2005, Levy UK will feed over 1 million fans annually at the 41,000-capacity stadium for match day and non-matchday catering across the … [Read more...]
SSP partners with Michelin Star bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport
SSP Group has signed a five-year contract to open Michelin-starred Asian bistro Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport. Launched in Shanghai in 1999, Jardin de Jade offers authentic and innovative dishes that embody the essence of regional Chinese cooking. Its impeccable service and outstanding food quality led to Jardin de Jade being awarded a coveted Michelin … [Read more...]