The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has made three key appointments to its core team for 2014, supplementing last year’s announcements which included the appointment of the first TUCO Chief Operating Officer, Mike Haslin. The TUCO Board also has two new members, further strengthening the organisations’ offering in relation to governance and research - the areas of … [Read more...]
Pricing gap between pubs and restaurants closing
Eating out in a pub is becoming more expensive with menu prices increasing year-on-year, according to the latest Menurama research from foodservice expert Horizons. The closing gap in prices The biannual Menurama survey, which analyses changes and trends on the menus of 115 eating out brands across hotels, restaurants, quick service outlets and pubs, reveals that while … [Read more...]
Amadeus opens new Cadbury World Café
The Cadbury Café at Cadbury World, Bournville has re-opened its doors with a new look, feel and menu designed and mobilised in just 21 days by newly appointed multi award winning caterer, Amadeus. The challenge was to create an extension of Cadbury World not a separate entity as the cafe was previously. This was achieved, and the café is now seen as the fifth element of the … [Read more...]
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa offers PANKS a “Mammoth” Experience
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh has launched a “Mammoth” package to entice the lucrative PANK (Professional Aunts No Kids) demographic with luxury accommodation and tickets to the Mammoths of the Ice Age exhibition. The PANK trend - currently hot in the US where around 42% of women up to 44 years old do not have children - is generally reflective of women … [Read more...]
Elior secures University of Dundee
Elior UK has secured a five-year catering contract with The University of Dundee - one of Europe’s leading universities, which has an international reputation for excellence in life sciences and laboratory based medicine. Serving staff and students from a total of 62 different countries, Elior will provide hospitality and catering across two sites on campus, and is investing … [Read more...]