Specialist London caterer Vacherin has appointed Simon Macfarlane to the role of Head of Operations. Macfarlane has joined from Lusso, CH&Co’s London catering arm, where he was Director of Operations. In his new role he will oversee a team of three operators managing Vacherin’s portfolio of prestigious clients. Mark Philpott, Owner & MD, Vacherin, commented: … [Read more...]
Top UK diners’ frustrations: the 13 Modern Rules of Dining Etiquette
New research, from online restaurant booking service Bookatable, reveals that Brits are far from being on their best behaviour when visiting restaurants, leaving friends, loved ones and other diners with a less than enjoyable dining experience. Snap your fingers...and cause offence The findings show Brits are most offended by people snapping their fingers to get a waiters … [Read more...]
CESABIM goes live
CESABIM, the central BIM database for the catering equipment industry, has gone live. The database currently has 22 manufacturers and equipment brands either live on the site or pending, as their BIM models are developed. “We have been working closely with manufacturers, consultants and kitchen designers to develop the parameters and attributes of the CESABIM models, to … [Read more...]
Top 10 UK burger joints
Independence Day celebrations are taking place in the States this week (4th July), providing the perfect excuse to celebrate that well-known American dish, the humble hamburger. TripAdvisor has compiled a list of the top 10 restaurants in the UK to satisfy that patty craving, according to the reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travellers*. The UK’s number 1 is revealed … [Read more...]
Vacherin’s customers shape up with Health Matters
This summer, Vacherin’s ‘Health Matters’ campaign is creating a buzz as the customers of the specialist London caterer seize the opportunity to shape up their bodies and minds. Health Matters is a series of monthly promotions that takes healthy eating in the workplace to the next level. Every month, the promotion tackles a different healthy eating issue that is significant … [Read more...]