Gisborough Hall has appointed two key members of staff as it continues with its recruitment drive. Karl Rochford joins the 4* star hotel, bringing more than 20 years’ hospitality experience with him. As well as working at a number of popular restaurants around the North East and Yorkshire, most recently Karl was head chef at Solberge Hall in Northallerton and was part of the … [Read more...]
Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation funds two Scottish charities
The Stop Hunger Foundation, set up by event catering specialist Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, has given grants totalling just under £20,000 to two Edinburgh-based charities who help to feed homeless and vulnerable people. Edinburgh Food Social has been awarded £8,500 for its Food Truck Project, while Social Bite will use its £10,000 grant to help recruit and support … [Read more...]
Great TEA from ‘devoteas’ for hospitality and catering
When it comes to talking tea, few come as passionate as Bharat Chudasama, Commercial Director and Tea Master of Hope & Glory Tea, the Hertfordshire-based company he founded with his wife Nina two years ago. Since then, their 100 % organic, whole leaf, premium speciality teas have been embraced by some of Britain’s most discriminating hotels. These include the 5-star … [Read more...]
Pi Pizzeria Investment on Growthdeck – OVERFUNDED
Winchester-based pizzeria Pi has hit its £500,000 fundraising target via the Growthdeck private investor platform. It is currently 116% funded and still open for further investment for a limited time at A Chinese backer is putting in a £200k loan, and Pi’s new Battersea venue is getting lots of great press and reviews. The company, founded by Rosie Whaley, is offering a … [Read more...]
Feya announces its first opening in Marylebone
Elegant and contemporary café Feya has today announced the opening of its first site in the heart of London’s Marylebone, in the St Christopher’s Place area. Thoughtfully designed with marble textures, florals and pastel interiors, Feya will open on 23rd May offering exquisite patisserie, tea, and coffee alongside a breakfast menu. Feya will open at 23 James Street in … [Read more...]