Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo of Starbucks and Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration to co-create Teavana® Oprah Chai Tea. From 29 April, Teavana Oprah Chai will be sold in Starbucks and Teavana stores across the U.S. and Canada, with Starbucks making a donation for each product sold to the Oprah … [Read more...]
Serious about coffee? Sign up for The London Coffee Festival
The London Coffee Festival (the launch event of UK Coffee Week™) opens at the Old Truman Brewery on 3-6 April 2014 and is expected to attract more than 250 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees: apply for your complimentary ticket now (see below)! The 2014 programme is full of activities and new features, with the festival now running two dedicated industry days (3 and 4 April) as … [Read more...]
Staycity: expanding fast with its own operating model
The serviced apartment sector is expanding fast in the UK and across Europe, with awareness of it increasing rapidly, and the options it offers – both business and leisure – becoming better known. For most serviced apartment operators, it is corporate travellers that provide the major revenue source: for Staycity, the reverse applies – over two thirds of revenue comes from … [Read more...]
Côte Restaurants are recruiting for a Head Chef for Bath
Built in the classic sandstone brick which is synonymous with Bath, Cote Bath is full of character and atmosphere. It also benefits from two outdoor terraces, one in a walled courtyard and another on a lovely elevated terrace, Cote Bath offers a delightful sanctuary in the heart of this beautiful city. Côte Restaurants are recruiting for a Head Chef for Bath. We have … [Read more...]
Big School Bake Off Competition launches
LACA and Stork are looking for the school cook or caterer who will win the first ever Big School Bake Off. Following the runaway success of the Stork Big School Bake Off activity in schools, the search is now on to find the best school baker. Entries are now open to school cooks and caterers – all those engaged in the school kitchen – to submit their best sweet bake recipe … [Read more...]