Oddfellows Hotels has announced Ross Chatburn as head chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Ross joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from Hotel Gotham in Manchester, where he held the reins for over 3 years. Before that he opened Tea42 in Manchester and worked as a sous chef at The Bells in Peover. Ross joins the design-led hotel collection, which … [Read more...]
South Asia’s fastest-growing hotel chain launches in the UK with £40m investment plan
OYO Hotels, South Asia’s largest network of hotels, has today announced plans to invest £40 million in the UK by 2020. Since being founded in 2013, the company has become the world’s fastest growing hotel chain with a network of 211, 000 rooms in 349 cities. Its launch in the UK, the first market outside of Asia, marks a milestone for the company’s international … [Read more...]
BBPA comments on inflation hitting six-month high
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today commented on UK inflation rates rising to the highest level in six months, with RPI and CPI rising to 3.5% and 2.7% in August respectively. Commenting on the rise of inflation, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said: “This significant rise in inflation is worrying news for pubs and brewers alike. Beer duty is linked … [Read more...]
Pret A Manger reveals next veggie Pret location…
Pret A Manger will be opening the doors to its first Veggie Pret shop in Manchester in October (the first outside of London) following hundreds of customer requests on social media asking the company to open Veggie Prets in more cities. The fourth Veggie Pret shop will open on Deansgate with a new menu (which will launch in Veggie Pret shops in London at the same time), and … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo to open Japanese Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Covent Garden
This Autumn, ZELA restaurant will be opening in London with an offering of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, craft cocktails and slick service with Ibizan beats. The 100-cover London restaurant will be located in the heart of the West End at the ME London Hotel on The Strand in Covent Garden. The restaurant is owned by MABEL Hospitality, Cristiano Ronaldo, Enrique … [Read more...]