Dear readers of H&C News, As a Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London I have asked H&C News Publisher, Denis Sheehan, to make available to our industry a Power Point presentation of The Queens Awards for Enterprise, which are awarded annually. Over my eleven years as a Deputy Lieutenant I am conscious that our industry is not well represented in these awards and, … [Read more...]
God bless the Great British Pub, The 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Financier Sir Jim Ratcliffe who with business partner Robin Hutson created Lime Wood and Home Grown Hotels, owners of the Pig brand, has received a knighthood after being named in The 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is CEO and Chairman of chemical company Ineos, an industrial giant employing 18,500 people worldwide with turnover of $44bn a year. … [Read more...]
The UK’s first Master Fishmongers are certified
Excellence amongst Fishmongers was recognised this week with the inaugural awards ceremony for the coveted accolade of Master Fishmonger. Ten fishmongers received their certificates of achievement from HRH The Princess Royal, in her capacity as Prime Warden of The Fishmongers’ Company. It was held at Fish Hall near old Billingsgate Market in London, the historic centre for … [Read more...]
Yorkshire period property unveiled as boutique restaurant with rooms
A former Victorian mill owner and philanthropist’s residence in the Huddersfield village of Lindley has undergone a £4.5m investment to transform a Grade II listed Georgian period property, known as Manor House, into a boutique restaurant with rooms. Manor House has undergone a radical transformation, restoring the building to now include 11 individually designed bedrooms, … [Read more...]
Award-winning Las Iguanas first national restaurant to launch bespoke ‘Experiences’ on Airbnb
Casual dining operator Las Iguanas has partnered with Airbnb to become the first national restaurant group to offer two unique Experiences through the accommodation platform. The Latin American specialists, who recently won Best Restaurant Chain at the British Restaurant Awards, are offering a bespoke monthly ‘Chef’s Table’ experience in London with award-winning chef and … [Read more...]