Two new independent restaurants are giving a boost to casual dining at St James Dover with both opening in Dover for the first time. American-inspired kitchen and bar, Hancock’s, and dessert parlour, Kaspa’s. Dover’s new retail and leisure development, owned by Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets, is the result of a project investment of £53.25 … [Read more...]
Vital sustainability measures must be affordable to achieve success
New measures to promote sustainability and cut waste must be proportionate and affordable, according to UKHospitality. Following the Government’s announcement of a strategy to cut waste and promote sustainability, UKH has highlighted ongoing efforts by the sector and warned against piling costs on businesses that may undermine existing work. UKHospitality Chief Executive … [Read more...]
Contract caterer Just Hospitality rebrands as Fooditude on 1st January 2019
Just Hospitality, an independent contract caterer to leading tech clients in London, announces that beginning 1st January 2019 the company will operate under the new brand name, Fooditude. The brand overhaul signals the company’s confidence in its delivery model and plans for expansion. On the decision to rebrand, Managing Director Dean Kennett says: “The new Fooditude name … [Read more...]
Rock of Ages: Wakefield licensee receives long service award
Wakefield city centre’s longest serving publican – Shaun Slater of The Black Rock on Cross Square – received a long-service award this week in recognition of his 20 years as the licensee, and nearly 40 years’ total service, at the pub. 51-year old Shaun was just 14 when he started stocking shelves at The Black Rock in 1981 and, including his years as a member of staff, has … [Read more...]
Manorview Group’s Christmas Party for Glasgow School Children
The Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group have given a group of excited school children an early Christmas present. The hotel group invited 100 children from Haghill Park Primary in Glasgow’s east end to a party at the Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock, Glasgow. The group was co-ordinated by Glasgow-based charity Achieve More Scotland who work closely with the school. The … [Read more...]