Mridula Baljekar is well known in the international culinary circuit as a highly respected cookbook author. Her latest scoop is the ‘Best Indian Cookbook in the World’ awarded by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, considered to be the Oscars of the cookbook world. This is Mridula’s second ‘Best in the World’ by Gourmand. The awards ceremony in Beijing was a glittering … [Read more...]
Barbican seeks proposals for catering partners
The Barbican has announced it is seeking dynamic and innovative contract catering partners, with suitable experience and resources, to provide contemporary food and beverage offers for its restaurants, cafés and business events. The new catering contracts – for revenues exceeding £5.5 million - will start in summer 2015. Three Lots can be tendered for, either in combination, … [Read more...]
Craft Guild reveals winners of 2014 ‘Chefs Oscars’
The winners of the 2014 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards were announced at the annual gala dinner at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on Wednesday 4 June, attended by more than 650 guests. Special Award for Eric Chavot Eric Chavot, chef patron of the Michelin-starred Brasserie Chavot in the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair, was acclaimed by the Guild and guests on the night … [Read more...]
Fuller’s reports record year, strong like for likes
Fuller’s has reported excellent financial results for the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2014, and its focus on quality throughout its estate and offerings is clearly a success with customers – see below for more on how it achieves this. Simon Emeny, Chief Executive of Fuller’s, commented: “Approaching the end of my first full year as Chief Executive, I am pleased to report that … [Read more...]
BHA Summit: Tourism Council announced
Speaking at the British Hospitality Association annual summit yesterday (5 June), Minister for Tourism Helen Grant announced a new Tourism Council – an industry-led board of employers and leading players in the sector – that will share and develop best practice so that tourism in Britain continues to thrive. Many questions, of course, remain to be answered: the full remit … [Read more...]