A pioneering initiative from award-winning caterer Amadeus has seen the Genting Arena become the first UK arena to go cashless across its food and beverage concessions. Trialled at the venue in May 2017, the Arena officially went cashless across F&B in November 2017 in a bid to increase speed of service for its customers, without compromising on quality. As part of … [Read more...]
Meet a young, hardworking and ambitious Pastry Chef
We report all too often on the people and skills shortages in our great industry, so how refreshing to meet a young man that seems determined to carve his mark, in sugar, chocolate and all things pastry. Please meet Dominic in his own words… My name is Dominic Hutchings, I'm twenty years old and am currently working at Pennyhill Park in the Pastry section. From a … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the glory of great tea
For Nina and Bharat Chudasama, founders of Hope & Glory Tea, a tea-loving nation deserves only the best a brew can be. Tea may still be the UK’s favourite hot beverage, with research pointing to the billions of cups Britons consumed ‘out of home’, but Nina and Bharat Chudasama aren’t taking any chances. ‘For us, tea symbolises everything that is great, was great, … [Read more...]
‘Paint the town Ted’
New Malones pub’s massive mural tribute to classic TV comedy Father Ted Revellers are now able to ‘paint the town Ted’ following the opening of a new Irish bar in Edinburgh following a £1m-plus investment. A 28-metre mural dedicated to classic 90s TV comedy, Father Ted, is to take centre stage at the new Malones pub. Artist Chris Rutterford has created the magical … [Read more...]
British Charcuterie Awards 2018 classes announced and entry now open
The classes have been announced and The British Charcuterie Awards, the first ever national awards, are live from today. Entries are invited from all British Charcuterie producers with submission through www.britishcharcuterie.live Co-founders Henrietta Green and Charlotte Sharpe-Neal are encouraging farmers, butchers, meat processors and chefs to compete in the nine … [Read more...]