As H&C News readers know, the introduction of the new EU Food Information Regulations in December 2014 will have an immense effect on both the hospitality industry and in turn customers with food allergies or intolerances. And catering for the food allergy customer is already a rapidly growing market. Which should mean that more attention than ever will be paid to this … [Read more...]
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver launch River Cottage Food Tube Channel
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver have launched a new River Cottage Channel on You Tube. The new channel joins Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube network from 8 February. The new channel, produced by KEO film’s digital arm, KEO digital, features new, classic and live content from River Cottage – the gang scours land and sea in search of alternative culinary treats and a … [Read more...]
SACO: serviced apartments growing fast
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) recently released their full year occupancy figures for 2013, showing London operators achieving an average occupancy of 84% (90% in October) with the rest of the UK averaging 80% (85% in October). Figures most hoteliers dream about, and a clear indication of the current demand for serviced apartments. Almost the next … [Read more...]
Cosmo World Banqueting signs new site in York
Dream Capital Partnership, advised by Jenics, has let a 10,700 sq ft riverside restaurant in York to Cosmo Pan Asian and World Banqueting Dining Restaurant. Cosmo has signed a 15 year lease and is expected to undertake a £1.5 million fit out before opening in May 2014. The unit, which is located alongside Piccolino and the Park Inn, has full riverside frontage and overlooks … [Read more...]
Celebrate British Pie Week with The Princess Victoria Pork Pie Off!
On Monday 3 March 2014, Princess Victoria, West London will host the ‘Princess Victoria Pork Pie Off’, in conjunction with global charity, Action Against Hunger, to celebrate British Pie Week 2014. Chefs from restaurants and pubs across Britain have been invited to demonstrate their cooking prowess by competing with their interpretation of the quintessential British classic, … [Read more...]