Michael Lloyd, 28, has joined Macdonald Compleat Angler at Marlow, Buckinghamshire, as Head Chef responsible for the stylish, redesigned AA two rosette Riverside Restaurant. He and his team will also be looking after banqueting for both business and private events in the hotel’s function suites and board rooms. Bringing with him a wealth of fine dining experience, Michael … [Read more...]
Beer expert makes special appearance in St Austell
One of the country’s leading beer experts will be making a special appearance at this year’s Celtic Beer Festival, held at St Austell Brewery. Roger Protz is one of the best known names in the world of beer, and as well as writing more than 20 books on the subject he has edited 20 editions of the Good Beer Guide and contributed to publications including the Guardian, the … [Read more...]
Hospitality trailblazer to develop 3 new apprenticeship standards
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced that the hospitality trailblazer, led by Hilton Worldwide and managed by People 1st, will continue to develop standards in phase 3 of the government’s apprenticeship reforms. Pathway for apprentices The trailblazer has already achieved ministerial approval in the summer for two senior chef standards … [Read more...]
Pieter Fitz-Dreyer to Head Chef at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms
ETM Group has appointed Pieter Fitz-Dreyer as Head Chef of Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, in the City. Prior to Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, Pieter was Head Chef in the City’s luxury South Place Hotel where, as part of the pre-opening senior food and beverage team, he was responsible for 18 chefs overseeing all aspects of dining, including room service and large events … [Read more...]
Hotel opportunity in Southampton city centre
The prominently located Southampton Park Hotel, fronting onto Cumberland Place in the Port of Southampton, home to the world’s two largest cruise line companies and commercial hub for national and international businesses, is being marketed freehold by Christie + Co’s Winchester office, with a guide price of £2,500,000. The business is a popular venue providing extensive … [Read more...]