The team at the Old Stocks Inn is celebrating after receiving a prestigious second AA rosette for its restaurant, in its latest inspection. The boutique hotel’s restaurant, in Stow-on-the-Wold, has been promoted to a two-rosette rating following a wealth of positive praise from the AA’s inspector during a visit to the property this month. The assessment saw everything … [Read more...]
Interview with Geoff Andrew: “Storytelling is not an option anymore, it is who you are”
People have been telling stories for thousands of years and still stories have a powerful effect on people. But how does successful storytelling work in the hospitality world? In the interview, Geoff Andrew explains why storytelling is particularly important for independent hotels and which hotels he believes have already perfected storytelling. Why do you think every hotel … [Read more...]
Tast Cuina Catalana opens in Manchester on Friday July 20th
A pre-opening launch party for ‘Tast’ restaurant in Manchester on Thursday 12th July 2018 was an authentic celebration of Catalan food and wine. The new venture, backed by Pep Guardiola, Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano in personal capacities, sees multi-Michelin star chef Paco Pérez play his first executive chef role in the UK. Pérez is the renowned international … [Read more...]
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) appoints three new non-executive directors
TUCO has made three new strategic appointments to its board to replace retiring directors Helen Anzani and Shona Miller. Kelly Hart from Queens University Belfast, Ian White from University of Chester (pictured right) and Calum Maclachlan from University of Aberdeen have joined the TUCO board to bring a fresh perspective to the organisation. Matt White, TUCO Chair … [Read more...]
UKHospitality warns against additional cost burden for Scottish licensees
UKHospitality has warned that additional costs for personal licence holders will only undermine investment in the sector. In response to the announcement that the Scottish Government is consulting on the introduction of a fee to renew personal licences, UKHospitality has urged against the introduction of yet more costs for vital businesses and their staff. UKHospitality … [Read more...]