Yuma Hashemi, chef patron at the Drunken Butler restaurant in London’s Clerkenwell, has launched Persian Sundays - a new menu inspired by his childhood food experiences. Hashemi will serve diners his interpretation of the classic dishes typically eaten in Persian homes that have influenced his style of cookery throughout his career. These include a number of Persian … [Read more...]
Hospitality Rocks raises £14,761 for Industry Charities
Smart Group has announced that its 2019 Hospitality Rocks event, held on 11 January, raised over £14,761 for The Springboard Charity which supports disadvantaged and under privileged people into sustainable employment within hospitality leisure and tourism and Hospitality Action, which provides vital assistance to all who currently work, or have worked within hospitality in the … [Read more...]
World-Class Chefs create unique dining experience in Aid of charity DEBRA
A unique, money-can’t-buy dining experience, The Great Chefs Dinner in aid of national charity DEBRA, returns to London, on Monday, 4 February 2019. The sumptuous night of dining, now in its fourth year, will take place in the dazzling Roux the Landau Restaurant, at one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital, The Langham, London. Michel Roux Jr will be hosting the … [Read more...]
Beer is key to the low and no alcohol boom, says BBPA
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has commented on the findings of a survey by the Portman Group, which found that there has been a boom in the popularity of low and no alcohol alternatives. Figures from the survey show that nearly a quarter (24%) of British drinkers have either already switched some of their drinking to low alcohol alternatives or would consider … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality and HIT Training invest in the industry’s future
HIT Training and the Institute of Hospitality have formed a unique partnership that invests in the future careers of up to 9,000 hospitality apprentices. Through the agreement, all of HIT Training’s existing hospitality apprentices and 2019 starters will automatically enrol into student membership of the Institute of Hospitality, giving them a valuable package of … [Read more...]