Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa’s Commis Chef, Crystal Newton, has triumphed in the Passion to Inspire 2018 hospitality competition, beating teams of young chefs from across the region. Representing her college West Suffolk College, Crystal worked in a team of three (two in the kitchen and one front-of-house) to create and serve an exquisite menu that wowed the judges enough to … [Read more...]
England fans to drink 14 MILLION extra pints during World Cup group stages, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England fans will drink 14 million extra pints at the pub during the World Cup group stages, as they cheer on the England squad in their games against Tunisia, Panama and Belgium. The extra number of pints drunk during the World Cup group stages could provide as much as a £42 million boost to the economy, with … [Read more...]
Levy Leisure UK rubs shoulders with the stars at Madame Tussauds London
Levy Leisure UK, the official catering partner at many of the UK’s renowned cultural, historical and visitor attractions, has announced an exciting three-year commercial partnership with Merlin Entertainments at Madame Tussauds London. The new collaboration marks a first for Merlin Entertainments, which has never before contracted out its retail catering in any of its 20 UK … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Josh Eggleton
Josh Eggleton has been building a dining empire in Bristol since opening his first pub – The Pony & Trap in Chew Magna - with his sister Holly in 2006. He founded his second business – fish cafe and tearoom Salt & Malt - on the banks of Chew Valley Lake - in 2014, opening a second site under the same name in Bristol in 2017. He also co-owns The Kensington 'The Kenny' … [Read more...]
Having a field day: Farmer J launches new restaurant
This September Farmer J, known for bringing the best of the British fields to the City with its protein- and veg-packed Fieldtrays, is opening its second home on King William Street. The new Farmer J will throw open its doors first thing for early birds, and stay open all day and into the evening for night owls, with a leisurely brunch available at weekends. All farmers are … [Read more...]