Borthwick Castle, Scotland’s finest fifteenth century keep and one of the most magnificent exclusive hire locations in the UK, has appointed Amy Cullen as Sales and Events Manager with immediate effect. Based at the castle and reporting to General Manager, Johanne Falconer, Cullen brings over a decade of industry experience to the role, with a background in events, weddings and … [Read more...]
Bbar announces Madiba month with a dedicated menu of Nelson Mandela’s favourite dishes
One of London’s leading South African restaurants, bbar and restaurant located opposite the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, is celebrating the legacy of Nelson Mandela for the month of July with a dedicated menu of his favourite dishes. Created in collaboration with Xoliswa Ndoyiya, his personal chef for 22 years following his release in 1994, the menu will be available … [Read more...]
Elior and Urban Rajah unleash knockout ‘Indi-Cue’ summer menu
Elior UK and Ivor Peters (the TV chef and spice expert better known as the Urban Rajah) have unleashed a sizzling Indian BBQ & Grill menu across the Elior estate this summer in the latest seasonal refresh of the Urban Rajah Indian Street Kitchen concept. The new menu is accompanied by the launch of the Urban Rajah’s Indian Frescas – sparkling water infused with fruit … [Read more...]
New general manager at Crowne Plaza Glasgow
Mark Gallagher has been appointed general manager at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, a 283-bedroom hotel operated by Valor Hospitality Europe. Mark brings almost 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector to the position, previously managing hotels in both Glasgow and London as well as working in a central operations role. As the former head of the Glasgow Hotelier’s … [Read more...]
Husband and wife team Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari to open their first restaurant, Caractère
Emily Roux of the UK’s most influential and respected restaurant dynasty, and her husband Chef Diego Ferrari, currently head chef at Le Gavroche, will be opening their first restaurant together this October, in Notting Hill. Called Caractère, the restaurant name is a play on both chefs’ unique and strong characters, their family influences, and their cooking and eating … [Read more...]