UKHospitality has supported the Local Government Association’s (LGA) call for a shake up of the apprenticeship programme and reform of the apprenticeship levy. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The enthusiasm shown by the LGA and local authorities in promoting skills development underlines the importance of apprenticeship schemes.” “Apprenticeships can be … [Read more...]
New health and wellbeing manager to help improve pupil performance at Sodexo
Independents by Sodexo have appointment of a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Manager to work on health and wellbeing in school catering. Paul Quinn, who has a Masters in Applied Human Nutrition, brings a wealth of knowledge on the science behind food to Sodexo’s culinary team. The newly created role will see Paul educating staff and pupils about the impact their food … [Read more...]
Adande reaches new heights at Wild ink restaurant, New York
Adande® has supplied refrigerated drawer units to the Wild ink restaurant and bar at the newly developed Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side, New York City. The 5,800 sq ft restaurant and bar, which was opened on 15 March 2019, is located on the fifth floor of 30 Hudson Yards which, at 1,296 feet, is the second tallest building in New York. Hudson Yards is the largest private … [Read more...]
Quique Dacosta bringing three Michelin star ‘rice’ opening to London
The three Michelin starred Valencian chef will open the doors of his first restaurant outside of Spain this June, with rice at the heart of the offering. Speaking on the opening during one of his many visits to London, Quique has said, “I am excited to bring part of our tradition and gastronomy to one of the most important capitals of the world. Paella is one of the … [Read more...]
Pioneering Food Waste Pledge launched by Regent Street & St James’s
Regent Street & St James’s are launching a pioneering food waste pledge in, with 11 restaurants collectively committing to reducing food waste by 25% by May 2020. Regent Street and St James’s will become the first destinations in the UK to introduce a pledge of this kind. The pledge has been created by The Crown Estate, owners of the destinations, and is inspired by the … [Read more...]