MAG, the UK’s largest airport group, is to introduce ‘Proof’ - a new food-led bar concept which will be entirely owned and operated by MAG’s in house team. Proof is a modern and flexible bar concept, designed to focus on fresh, high quality food alongside a superior, spirits-led, drinks menu. The concept will be rolled out initially at MAG’s East Midlands Airport in Summer … [Read more...]
Mark Poynton leaves Alimentum to start new venture
Mark Poynton is to leave Alimentum Restaurant in Cambridge to open a new restaurant in the city centre later this year. Mark Poynton comments: “I have been with Alimentum for nearly a decade and feel it’s time for a new perspective. I leave Alimentum in the capable of hands of head chef Samira Effa and wish her and the entire team at Alimentum the best for the … [Read more...]
Alliance in Partnership celebrates 20 years of success
Specialist school catering company, Alliance in Partnership (AiP) is celebrating 20 years in business this month. Founded in June 1998, AiP is now headed by three directors, Paul Rogers, Sally Tyson and Angela Austin who undertook a management buyout from the original founders on their retirement in 2014. Today AiP serves more than 75,000 meals a day at 377 schools and … [Read more...]
BBPA calls on DEFRA to help British breweries export across the world
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee inquiry on Brand Britain: Promoting and Marketing British food and drink. Beer is the third largest Food and Drink Export category, exporting to over 120 countries, but the BBPA believes that more can be done to promote British beer around … [Read more...]
rhubarb appoints Warren Geraghty as Culinary Director
Premium hospitality group rhubarb has appointed Warren Geraghty as Culinary Director for the brand. Previously Group Executive Chef at Galvin Restaurants and Director of Galvin Pub Co., Warren will lead the culinary teams across rhubarb’s entire portfolio. Warren will be responsible for the group’s brigades of chefs; menu development across the business; as well as kitchen … [Read more...]