Back in July 2014 H&C News held its first Social Media Roundtable at the citizenM London Bankside hotel. Over the next four years we held many more and taken them around the UK. The intention when created was to bring like minded people in hospitality and catering together to share their experience in social media with peers. Over the years hundreds of people have … [Read more...]
Plymouth Chef apprentice reaches semi-final of regional competition
A young apprentice from Plymouth has been battling it out with chefs from across the South West to reach the semi-finals of the annual South West Chef of the Year competition. The prestigious culinary competition showcases and supports the exceptional talent of professional chefs, student chefs, home cooks and junior cooks from across the South West of England. City … [Read more...]
Costa Coffee Club Loyalty programme introduced to Costa Express machines
Costa Coffee, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, has extended its Coffee Club loyalty programme to Costa Express machines across the UK following a successful trial in March 2018. Now available at Costa Express machines nationwide, the introduction of the digital loyalty scheme to self-serve machines is a first for the high street coffee industry in the UK and will allow … [Read more...]
Bocuse d’Or 2019 World Final details announced
The key details for the Bocuse d’Or World final have been revealed and the brief is as challenging as ever. Chefs from 24 countries will compete in the Bocuse d’Or world final in Lyon on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January, the first world final following the passing of its founder Paul Bocuse. Each national team has five hours 35 minutes to produce 16 plates of the fish … [Read more...]
Royal Lancaster London has appointed Daniel Mcgarey as Executive Head Chef
As part of its recent £85 million renovations, Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park has appointed Daniel Mcgarey as the new Executive Head Chef. Chef Mcgarey brings over 16 years of expertise to Royal Lancaster London where he will oversee all of the hotel’s culinary areas including Nipa Thai, Island Grill, Park Restaurant and world-renowned banqueting. Leading a team of 70 … [Read more...]