The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) formally launched its new membership organisation the Institute of Food Safety, Integrity & Protection (IFSIP) at the House of Commons on 24 June 2014. The launch event was hosted by Sir Kevin Barron, MP, who is a Vice President of the CIEH, and was attended by 70 delegates representing key organisations such as the … [Read more...]
Exclusive invitation to Social Media Roundtable on 9 July
In response to numerous requests from readers, and in search of up-to-date information and best practice, Hospitality & Catering News is holding its first Social Media Roundtable in the late afternoon/early evening of 9 July 2014 at the citizenM Hotel London, Bankside. And we’ve specially reserved 2 places for visitors to Hospitality & Catering News – one of them … [Read more...]
La Tasca pursues service excellence through TripAdvisor
La Tasca has become the first restaurant company ever to partner with TripAdvisor by moving its entire internal guest feedback into the public domain. La Tasca switched over its internal system in January so the feedback system links straight into the TripAdvisor website. Simon Wilkinson CEO commented; "The guest is our number one priority as a company and, in order to walk … [Read more...]
Last week’s Open Kitchen Live saw the exciting new grazintubs menu delivered
Menu Warm Tomato, basil and mozzarella Arancini with rocket, pine nut and flaked parmesan salad – pesto dressing Poached corn fed chicken and basil pesto Calzone with baby spinach, sun blushed tomatoes and spring onion dressing Salad of Scottish smoked salmon, baby leaves, crumbled goats curd with a lemon, horseradish dressing and crispy gnocchi Peking duck Gyoza with … [Read more...]
Union Hanover plans boutique hotel for International Quarter Stratford
Union Hanover has revealed plans to develop and operate a high-end boutique hotel at Lend Lease and London & Continental Railways’ The International Quarter, Stratford City, following the acquisition of Starboard Hotels’ share in the project and completion of the land purchase. The 220-bedroom The Penny Brook with a roof top bar and restaurant and on the top two floors, … [Read more...]