Roberto Costa and the team behind the hugely successful restaurant group, Macellaio RC, have now opened their fifth London site on Fitzrovia’s Store Street. As with the other Macellaio RC restaurants, the new Fitzrovia site combines both restaurant and butcher, with the renowned Fassona beef dry-aged and butchered in-house. Furthermore, at Fitzrovia, Macellaio RC’s legendary … [Read more...]
Whitbread CEO, Alison Brittain announces a focused hotel business
Whitbread this morning reported increased revenues of 2.6% to £1.08 billion in the first half of its financial year, alongside underlying operating profit of £286 million, up 2.9%. This morning’s statement from Whitbread stated the Costa business was now reported as a discontinued operation. The update comes after the agreement was reached with Coca Cola to buy Costa Coffee … [Read more...]
Stanley House secures VisitEngland gold stamp of quality
Stanley House Hotel and Spa has received a string of top industry awards and glowing assessments following a rigorous secret inspection by VisitEngland. The Mellor-based hotel has achieved an overall 4 Star rating, as well as the Gold, Breakfast and Taste Lancashire Highest Quality Assures awards, combined with a performance increase in all areas of the VisitEngland … [Read more...]
Chelsea FC appoints dedicated M&E Chef
Chelsea Football Club has appointed Paul Marsh as dedicated Head Chef for meeting and events. With over 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, Paul started his career at the Hartwell House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire and progressed to hold several Head Chef positions, including at Stadium MK Double Tree by Hilton in Milton Keynes; Luton Hoo Hotel on the … [Read more...]
Christmas partnership announced by Searcys with Beyond Food Foundation
Searcys is proud to announce a partnership with London charity Beyond Food. The company-wide campaign will launch in November, raising the charity’s awareness across their venues and events and aiming to reach over 100,000 guests. The funds raised will go to support Beyond Food projects and fight homelessness. Rough sleeping in London has more than doubled in the last six … [Read more...]