Chef Anthony Demetre and designer Michael Sodeau are opening their first Vermuteria Café & Bar in London’s new flagship destination, Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross. The Coal Drops Yard site retains many original features in its new guise, including brickwork within the arches and wooden beams, and the interior features a range of drinks-related memorabilia and artwork, as … [Read more...]
Hospitality’s reaction to Budget 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond declared an end to the era of austerity in his Budget speech yesterday, a claim and a generalisation, but what was the reaction from our industry, how will it impact hospitality and catering? UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls was positive saying: "This was a positive Budget for hospitality, recognising and acknowledging our core … [Read more...]
AURES announce acquisition of POS support company
The AURES Group has acquired 100% of the shares of the American company RETAIL TECHNOLOGY GROUP Inc (RTG). RTG is not only one of the main US providers in terms of services, maintenance and support in the field of POS solutions and equipment, but above all the only one to propose a complete offer - from installation to help desk and hotline - for the POS hardware but also for … [Read more...]
WSH announces appointment of People and Talent Director
WSH, the parent company of leading hospitality brands including BaxterStorey, Benugo, Searcys and Caterlink, has appointed Maria Stanford as People and Talent Director. Maria will join the company in January 2019, leading HR teams across the entire WSH portfolio. She joins WSH following a successful career in Human Resources, including 11 years at luxury retailer, Selfridges … [Read more...]
Karl O’Dell appointed as Head Chef, Texture Restaurant
Michelin-starred restaurant and champagne bar Texture, located on Portman Square, Marylebone has appointed Karl O’Dell as Head Chef. With 15 years of culinary experience, Karl joins from Gordon Ramsay’s Pétrus and will work with Owner and Chef Patron Aggi Sverrisson to lead a team of 14 to maintain Michelin-starred standards and continue to develop innovative new dishes that … [Read more...]