Artisanal pizzeria Pi has made its way from Winchester to London with a top-secret pizza dough recipe and a whole lot of tasty toppings, now open on Battersea Rise. The original Pi pizza was born back in 2014 from a simple idea and a big dream. Following a stint working in a Florence pizzeria, first time restaurateur Rosie Whaley was inspired to serve simple, exceptional and … [Read more...]
Response needed to tackle modern slavery in hotel and hospitality
Shiva Foundation has launched a comprehensive new report calling for immediate and coordinated action to address modern slavery in the hotel and hospitality sectors, following wide-ranging insights from across the industry. The report was unveiled at ‘Collaborating to Tackle Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery’, an event co-hosted with the UN Trust Fund to End Violence … [Read more...]
Company of Cooks appoints leading industry experts to senior team
Independent London-based caterer, Company of Cooks has announced that it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of leading industry expert, Marie-Aimee Grand as Executive Director. Grand brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to joining Company of Cooks, she was Managing Director for Momentum Services, the customer services provider for … [Read more...]
Prizes still up for grabs for Cumbrian hotel’s boot themed photo competition
Hotel guests and local residents in Cumbria are being reminded of the chance to participate in a boot themed photographic competition to raise awareness of Lake District activities. The Waterhead Boutique Hotel & Dining in Ambleside is asking its guests, visitors, suppliers and local people to take quirky snaps to see who can produce the most imaginative shots featuring … [Read more...]
The Spice Man Cometh
A South American chef, whose expertise with spices has wowed diners at some of the North East’s top restaurants, is to head the team at Tyneside’s newest venue. Brazilian Bruno Palma has been appointed head chef at El Paso, a new 100-cover restaurant set to open at the former Scalini’s site at Osborne Road, Jesmond, in April. The restaurant, owned by Newcastle-based … [Read more...]