Olley's Fish Experience in Herne Hill has become the first in the UK to add a total of eight MSC certified species of fish to their menu. The fish and chip shop now offers its customers the widest choice of MSC certified fish in the country. MSC ecolabel Marine Stewardship Council certification allows a restaurant to use the MSC's distinctive blue ecolabel on the menu, … [Read more...]
Buell Group goes for growth and launches Buell Connections
The Buell Group has further strengthened its position as the most comprehensive advisory and service resource for the hospitality and leisure industries with the appointment of five new Business Associates and five new Business Partners. The new Business Associates are: Charles Prew - who joins as Managing Director, Hotels and advisor to the Buell Board. Charles has … [Read more...]
Starbucks switches to franchises and expands drive-thru outlets
A report in The Times (8 March) indicates that Starbucks is planning to turn half its 746 British stores into franchises, and to open new stores with franchise partners. In fact, H&C News understands that stores will switch to franchises over time, and without a specific target number (at least for the present). It is known that Starbucks took long, expensive leases on … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr will not be working with BBC TV
Michel Roux Jr has confirmed today that, sadly, he will not be working with BBC TV for the foreseeable future. The Michelin-starred chef has co-presented two of the BBC’s most successful food and cookery series; MasterChef the Professionals for the past six years, and BBC Food & Drink for two series. “This hasn’t been an easy decision for me to make. I love working with … [Read more...]
Hospitality property owners set to lose millions in unclaimed tax relief
UK commercial property owners are sitting on an estimated £1bn in unclaimed tax relief, according to capital allowances specialists, Catax Solutions. But a sizeable proportion of that unclaimed tax relief is going to be lost forever, starting on 1 April 2014 when the 2012 Finance Bill will finally be implemented following a 2-year transition period. For any individual or … [Read more...]