Lancashire-born chef Mark Birchall worked his way up at a number of Michelin-starred restaurants, including The Walnut Tree in Wales and Northcote Manor in Lancashire before landing his first head chef role at Haighton Manor in Lancashire in 2004. In 2006 he went to work with Simon Rogan as head chef of L'Enclume in Cumbria and remained there for eight years, during which time … [Read more...]
Hoxton’s first onsite brewpub launches
On Thursday 19th July, Brewhouse & Kitchen will celebrate the official opening of its Hoxton brewpub – Hoxton’s first onsite brewpub and brewery. The architecturally unique venue is settled beneath the arches of Hoxton Station, the former site of The Beagle. Thoughtfully refurbished to provide a welcome watering hole for its local and passing patrons, its towering windows … [Read more...]
The East London Hotel to open in Bethnal Green
This autumn will see the launch of The East London Hotel in Bethnal Green, offering 161 bedrooms for business and leisure travellers alike to explore the city from a vibrant base. Situated in the heart of East London just a stone’s throw away from the tube and overground stations, The East London Hotel combines local culture with comfort and connectivity, offering bespoke, … [Read more...]
June heatwave and football boosts Britain’s pub takings
Britain’s pubs enjoyed a mini sales boom in June thanks to the hot weather and the start of the World Cup, latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker confirm. But while the country’s managed pub and bar groups saw collective like-for-like sales rise 2.8% against last June, restaurant groups were suffering in the heat with a 1.8% fall in like-for-like … [Read more...]
Thorpeness GM Brad McLean raises over £15,000 for Children’s Hospices
Brad McLean, general manager at Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club, has helped raise £15,079 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) by hosting a golf day and fundraising dinner at the Suffolk venue. The annual event is held in memory of Brad’s son Stanley McLean, who tragically died aged 18-months from heart complications. This year’s event was the sixth Stanley McLean … [Read more...]