UKHospitality has warned that any new statutory legislation regarding tipping is an unnecessary burden. The trade body has also highlighted voluntary measures already undertaken by UKHospitality and the wider sector to ensure fair practice. UKHospitality has provided its members with a code of practice, approved by Unite, which promotes the fair distribution of tips among … [Read more...]
Help into a career in hospitality for disadvantaged
Learning for Life the programme designed to train the next generation of bartenders has launched a new course in London this week. The scheme aims to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are struggling to secure a job, find their way into the jobs market. Kicking off this week, up to 14 Londoners will embark upon a six-week course, preparing them for work in the … [Read more...]
The Rubens at the Palace recognised as London’s newest five-star hotel
Following the completion of a multi-million-pound refurbishment earlier this year, The Rubens at the Palace hotel overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace in London’s Victoria, has announced today it has been classified a five-star hotel by the distinguished AA hotel rating-scheme. The hotel’s advancements, including two elegant new restaurants, two vibrant bars and … [Read more...]
CH&CO’s food experience delivers a strong year
CH&CO earlier this year awarded the top-level Three Star rating by the SRA CH&CO achieved new sales of more than £152m and retained business to date in 2018. New sales across the UK, which represent £115m in full contract term value, are with nearly fifty new clients, and the retained business is worth £37m in full contract term value. The announcement coincides … [Read more...]
Mrs Fogg’s Maritime Club and Distillery
This winter, Mr Fogg will meet his match as intrepid adventurer Mrs Fogg sails into East London to raise the bar at her Maritime Club and Distillery. Inspired by Aouda, the explorer Phileas Fogg’s wife, in Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, Around The World in 80 Days, Mrs Fogg’s will serve up inventive cocktails and innovative dishes with a nod to her heritage and her … [Read more...]