A fabulous evening at the Marriott London Grosvenor Square, hosted by rugby and dance (!) star Matt Dawson MBE, saw the 2014 winners unveiled, as well as the new additions to the Women 1st Top 100 Club. The Women 1st Shine Awards are the only awards that celebrate the amazing achievements of women working in hospitality, passenger transport, travel, tourism and retail, and … [Read more...]
300,000 premises getting £1,000 business rates discount
In her first major speech new High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt has told retailers that business rates support is now helping all parts the country. This includes cafes, restaurants and pubs. 300,000 premises getting tax relief Six months after it was introduced the £1,000 business rates discount for local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs (up to a rateable value of … [Read more...]
River Cottage Canteen, Winchester to open 24 September
River Cottage has confirmed the next River Cottage Canteen in Winchester will open its doors to the public in a stunning location on Wednesday 24 September 2014. The new River Cottage Canteen is located in the stunningly converted grade two listed Abbey Mill building in Abbey Mill Gardens just off the Broadway in Winchester city centre. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall … [Read more...]
Master Innholders: Raggett steps up, Hancock honoured
Jonathan Raggett FIH MI, managing director of Red Carnation Hotels, has been formally appointed Chairman of the Master Innholders. His appointment was announced at the Master Innholders AGM. Raggett takes over from Chewton Glen and Cliveden House managing director Andrew Stembridge FIH MI. Enthusiasm and a dynamic approach As a dedicated supporter of the hospitality … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge to return to BBC Two
Double-Michelin starred chef, Tom Kerridge, returns to BBC Two with a new 6x30-minute series, Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes. The new series was commissioned By Alison Kirkham, Head of Commissioning, Factual Features & Formats, BBC One and Two, and was created by the producers of Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food (BBC Two), Outline Productions. ‘Best ever’ versions of … [Read more...]