Husband and wife duo, Alun and Dawn Sperring, are pleased to announce the growth of The Chilli Pickle, opening their second site in Guildford this July. Following the success of their award-winning flagship Brighton restaurant, the Guildford launch marks ten years of the casual regionally inspired-Indian restaurant concept. Located on the High Street, The Chilli Pickle, … [Read more...]
New Revenue and Reservation Manager checks in at Bristol Hotel
A new revenue and reservations manager has been appointed at Bristol’s leading four-star hotel. Alison Firth has now joined the team at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre on Redcliffe Way where she will oversee the day-to-day booking of rooms targeting in particular corporate business looking for quality accommodation when visiting the city on business. Originally … [Read more...]
Arora Group announces charitable partnerships across eight of its hotels
Two leading cancer charities - The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Macmillan Cancer Support – are set to benefit from a partnership with the Arora Group which will see them receive a contribution from each guest bill across all of the group’s hotels. According to Macmillan, nearly 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This initiative by the Arora … [Read more...]
Grand Central attracts world first restaurant for local Birmingham chef
Two independent dining brands have signed at Grand Central, part of the Bullring Estate in Birmingham. Hammerson has secured a new entrant into the market, Holy Moly Macaroni, a Harlem influenced soul food operator, which is opening its debut restaurant alongside another new brand, Tasty Plaice. Holy Moly Macaroni is launching its 1,750 sq ft restaurant opposite Tortilla. … [Read more...]
Grand Finalists for UK Young Restaurant Revealed
The Finalists for UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year have now been announced. The teams are Colette’s at The Grove Hotel , Kendal College , Fischer’s & Rowley’s , Loughborough College and North Warwickshire and Hinckley College. David McKown , Director of the competition commented “after two highly contested semi finals held at Leeds City College and Central … [Read more...]