The UK’s largest Brewpub operator Brewhouse & Kitchen has completed its largest brewing portfolio review, and alongside the publication of this year’s drinks list, has announced that in line with changing market requirements, it will be introducing 3 new keg beers to each Brewpub operation (including an exciting seasonal every quarter). The new entrants will feature … [Read more...]
Mark Carnazzola appointed as Hotel Manager at Royal Lancaster London
Mark Carnazzola has been appointed Hotel Manager at the recently renovated Royal Lancaster London, the iconic 18-story hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Mark studied Operations Management at Cornell University in New York State and first moved to the UK in 2002. Having commenced his career in hospitality over 20 years ago, Mark has … [Read more...]
Whitbread to Launch Bar + Block Steakhouse in Nottingham
Whitbread is set to launch its fifth Bar + Block Steakhouse following the successful roll-out of four sites in Birmingham, London, Whiteley and Bath. On 17th June, the new steak-focussed all-day casual dining restaurant will open its latest site in Nottingham city centre, in the Chapel Quarter. Bar + Block Nottingham will be a 3861-square foot, 100 cover informal steakhouse … [Read more...]
All Fired up to Brew something new?
Local Pizza restaurant, Fire and Brew is collaborating with young people with special needs to invent a new pizza in aid of The Try Games. The Try Games is coming up on 3rd June at Odd Down Sports Ground and Fire and Brew will be there firing up their Pizza oven and feeding hungry competitors. In preparation the chefs visited students at Three Ways School and challenged them … [Read more...]
CH&CO introduces a new group structure and brand identity
CH&CO Group has launched a simplified group structure that will operate across the UK under the name CH&CO and with a new, strong brand identity that clearly defines the marketplaces in which it operates. An extensive review highlighted the desire to reduce the number of brands in the group’s portfolio and to simplify the structure going forward, focusing on its core … [Read more...]