Affirming its place at the pinnacle of the Northern gastronomic scene, Hilton Manchester Deansgate is pleased to announce the appointment of its new executive head chef, Stuart Duff. The accredited new chef has committed to a no-nonsense, back to basics and tasty future for diners. Stuart brings 16 years as executive chef and a further ten years of culinary experience to … [Read more...]
Annual Awards of Excellence 2014: winners
Following Finals held at Le Gavroche, The Connaught Hotel, University of West London and Westminster Kingsway College, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence 2014: KITCHEN: Rosie Angus Coutts, The Strand Adam Bateman Restaurant Associates Martin Carabott Royal Automobile Club Oliver … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels strengthens market position with Tsogo Sun
Redefine|BDL Hotels, the leading independent hotel management company, has strengthened its position in the industry with the announcement that Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited has invested in a 25% interest in the company. The industry specialist, which has a portfolio of 54 branded and unbranded hotels under management with a turnover in excess of £200 million, has attracted the … [Read more...]
Renaissance Pubs opens Latchmere, Battersea
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Renaissance Pubs have officially opened their latest venue, The Latchmere Public House and Garden in Battersea. The seventh in their portfolio of exclusively South London pubs which includes The Avalon, The Abbeville and The Stonhouse in Clapham, The Rosendale in West Dulwich, The Tommyfield in Kennington Cross and The Bolingbroke, also … [Read more...]
ICMI moves into 3-star hotel market
ICMI, the hotel management firm behind some of the UK’s finest luxury hotels, including Cromlix, The Atholl and Inverlochy Castle, has launched a new operating company aimed at the three-star hotel and private house market. ICMI Lodges & Inns will complement ICMI The Collection to target independent hotels offering value for money accommodation. The team is offering a … [Read more...]