On the first day of the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) Learning and Development forum Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary announced their pledge to make the mandatory nutritional standards for hospital food legally enforceable putting them on the same footing as school food. Ashworth said; “Let me reiterate under a Labour Government high quality … [Read more...]
Stand-out starter earns trio culinary title
Students donned their aprons and turned up the heat in a bid to be crowned the winners of City College’s Young Chef Team Challenge. For over a decade the annual cooking competition has pit local secondary schools against one another in a battle of culinary skill, and this year Plymouth High School for Girls took home the title. The teams of three had two hours to … [Read more...]
Something fishy about sustainable fish Chef?
As a nation the UK is eating more fish than ever before. That is, potentially, a boon for health, but there are problems too. Much of our fish is being caught by destructive methods which are devastating populations of wild fish. What is more, our oceans are a mire of pollutants, many of which accumulate in the flesh and fat of large wild fish like salmon. The answer … [Read more...]
UKHospitality launches its first industry event under new branding
UKHospitality has unveiled its new logo – a symbol of the modernity and dynamism of the newly merged association – as part of its announcement of its inaugural event for the industry, Shaping the Future. To be held on Monday 9 July and hosted by Principal Hotel Company at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, this year’s unmissable industry event will see leading hospitality … [Read more...]
Strengthening Eurozone economy should boost European hotel sector- PwC
The improving economic outlook across the Eurozone and strong demand from international tourists is set to propel hotel trading across most cities in 2018, according to PwC’s latest European hotels forecast “Best placed to grow”. PwC’s seventh Euro Cities Hotel Forecast says Europe welcomed 671m overnight visitors in 2017, with international tourism arrivals delivering 8% … [Read more...]