Two Oxford Brookes students were recently selected as finalists in the Council for Hospitality Management Education 2019 Young Guns Competition, with one going on to win the top prize. The Young Guns Competition is an annual contest for final-year hospitality management students run by industry body Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME). A shortlist of eight … [Read more...]
Mrs Beatrice Tollman, inducted in to the British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame
President and Founder of the family-run, award-winning boutique Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Mrs Beatrice Tollman was inducted in to the prestigious British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame this week at a spectacular dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Bea Tollman has built a unique collection of … [Read more...]
ceda Director General welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair and Regional Chairs
Derek Maher has been appointed as the new Chair of ceda with Kirstin Hatherley joining him as Vice-Chair. The two appointments were announced at ceda’s 2019 Conference along with the appointment of two new regional Chairs for the North and South, Paul Neville and Tyron Stephens-Smith respectively. Derek has been at the helm of Crystaltech, the UK’s largest independent … [Read more...]
New Director of Restaurants appointed at The Savoy
The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas, formerly General Manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, will take on the new role of Director of Restaurants at The Savoy. In this role, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, Simpson’s in the Strand – as well as the In-Room Dining offering, Melba and Savoy Tea. She will also support … [Read more...]
Pea and marinated cherry tomato ‘mantecatura’ risotto recipe, by Danilo Cortellini
Pea and marinated cherry tomato ‘mantecatura’ risotto recipe A pea risotto? I know it sound like a dish more suited to the nursery but believe me there is so much more to this recipe, you’ll be really surprised. Fresh, honest, seasonal ingredients and no fuss. You can even use frozen peas if you want to make life easier, and remember, even if it is very simple, you … [Read more...]