Hand Picked Hotels, a unique collection of 20 privately-owned country house hotels and spa retreats across the UK and the Channel Islands, has launched a dedicated apprenticeship academy aimed at providing a development programme for the leaders of the future. The academy, which has been curated in partnership with HIT Training, provides those working at Hand Picked Hotels … [Read more...]
Lost Boys Pizza announces Camden site and absinthe bar
Famous for being the world’s only vampire themed pizzeria, Lost Boys Pizza is delighted to announce a brand new site, launching in December 2018. Located on Eversholt Street in Camden, the new venue will feature Lost Boys Pizza’s signature black charcoal pizza, killer cocktails, strictly 80s soundtrack upstairs, while downstairs will be Croque Monsieur - an absinthe bar of epic … [Read more...]
Falling migrant-worker numbers will undermine hospitality sector
UKHospitality has warned that restricting the number of migrant workers into the UK will severely impact the hospitality sector. The warning follows the publication of figures by HR body CIPD that show the number of non-UK-born workers in the UK decreased by 58,000 between April to June last year and the same period this year. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls … [Read more...]
Roe to open at Pop Brixton this November
Simon Whiteside, the chef and co-founder of renowned seafood restaurant, Hook in Camden is to open his first solo restaurant, Roe at Pop Brixton on 13th November. Located in a shipping container, the restaurant will seat 32 guests including an outside terrace area. Roe will focus on sustainable seafood from the British and Irish coast using small, independent suppliers … [Read more...]
Idris Elba collaborates in new bar at the Waldorf Hilton, London with Aston Martin
A new cocktail bar and live music venue, The Parrot was launched last Friday within the Waldorf Hilton, London. The Parrott was opened in collaboration with actor, DJ and producer Idris Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky Caulfield. Visitors to the 60 seater bar can expect a whole host of A-List surprises, from a hidden cocktail menu to regular, unannounced … [Read more...]