The day-long event has been scheduled for Saturday 13 December and, in addition to the competition itself, La Marzocco UK will organize pertinent workshops and talks throughout the day, which will be open to the public. The day’s program aims to be in line with the goals of SCAE UK, to share quality coffee knowledge as well as share a La Marzocco experience with the … [Read more...]
The Kings Head appoints Restaurant Manager Alan Holmes
The hotly anticipated Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Alan Holmes as its Restaurant and Cellar Manager. Former Sommelier of the Year, Alan will bring a wealth of experience from his previous positions held at Marcus Wareing’s Petrus, The Berkeley Hotel in London and Chewton Glen in Hampshire. Alan Holmes will be overseeing the front of house offering of Cirencester’s … [Read more...]
Catering Academy wins consortium contract with Coventry Schools
National independent catering company, Catering Academy has won a five year contract with Synergy consortium, a group of 10 primary schools based in Coventry. The contract, worth £3.75 million, was won after a competitive tender process which featured eight other companies bidding for the business. Catering Academy impressed Synergy consortium with a bespoke yet realistic … [Read more...]
Mobile phone habits spoiling restaurant dinners
New research from online restaurant booking service Bookatable reveals that Brits are reaching their boiling point over mobile phone use in restaurants with a whopping 79 per cent of UK diners saying they find the habit rude and annoying. It would be interesting to know what influence age or gender have on such views, but these findings do indicate that pressure is … [Read more...]
£64bn foodservice sector primed for further growth
The foodservice sector is fast catching up with grocery giants as more and more people go out to eat, new research from CGA Strategy shows. CGA’s figures estimate the foodservice market to be worth some £64bn a year, having grown by 2.7% in the last year despite the difficult economic climate. That leaves foodservice behind the grocery multiple market, which is worth £87bn a … [Read more...]