Entries for the Chef Stagiaire Award need to be received by the closing date of 28 February 2014 – candidates should therefore now be working on their entry. The Chef Stagiaire Award offers young chefs up to the age of 24 an opportunity to stage at some of the country’s finest Michelin quality establishments. After a preliminary round of paper judging, 20 of the brightest … [Read more...]
Booking.com launches first UK brand campaign
Booking.com, the world’s number one accommodation site, is launching its first European brand campaign starting with the UK, due to increased buoyancy in the UK market, which has outstripped the rest of Europe. It follows rising demand from savvy British bookers who are the site’s most frequent users globally, whether booking for a trip at home or … [Read more...]
Floods coverage could harm recovery in West hospitality sector
24 hour media coverage about severe flooding in Somerset and Gloucestershire could do more harm to the South West’s recovering hospitality sector than the flooding itself, according to sector experts Colliers International. Hotels director Simon Wells said many pub and hotels businesses had been lucky enough to escape the devastation witnessed around the Somerset Levels, … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc presents McDonald’s UK CEO with Sustainability Hero Award
Raymond Blanc OBE, President of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), has presented McDonald’s UK Chief Executive Officer, Jill McDonald, with an award acknowledging the significant contribution the company has made towards improving the sustainability of the British food industry. The chef patron of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, made the presentation of the Raymond … [Read more...]
Nespresso launches Spring 2014 Limited Edition Duo
Nespresso coffee experts have turned to the rich and diverse coffee growing regions of Colombia to create the Spring 2014 Limited Edition Grands Crus duo, the Colombian Terroirs. Nespresso is now inviting Club Members and coffee connoisseurs to experience the new taste sensations offered through the complex and aromatic properties embodied by these latest Limited Editions. The … [Read more...]