Brasserie Bar Co, the 36-strong group behind Brasserie Blanc and the White Brasserie Company, has announced its results for the 12 months ending July 2017. During the year, the group opened 6 sites, four pubs and two Brasserie Blanc restaurants including its first within a hotel. Highlights Turnover increased by almost 14% to £46.8m (2016: 41.1m), up £5.7m on the … [Read more...]
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday – The Argentine Way
In just a few days the Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots for one of the most iconic sporting events of the year and what better way to celebrate than with the ultimate Winter BBQ at Gaucho Piccadilly. Gaucho has partnered with Jim Bean Double Oak to make your Super Bowl one to be remembered, win or lose. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a strong … [Read more...]
Opening date announced for Fazenda Edinburgh
Independent restaurant operators City District Group, founders of Fazenda Bar & Grill, have announced they will open their Edinburgh doors on Friday 23rd February. A £2m refurbishment of the 7000 sq ft site on George Street will include 175 covers incorporating a bar of 40 covers, plus a private dining room with seating for 8 guests. The interiors feature banquette … [Read more...]
Talkington Bates makes a stand against plastic
In line with recent statistics around marine plastic pollution, bespoke contract caterer, Talkington Bates has pledged to make a significant difference to the catering service it provides and has urged other contract caterers to follow suit. The company is, with immediate effect, replacing plastic water bottles with canned water and various glass alternatives as well as … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Arnaud Stevens
Arnaud Stevens is director and owner of Plate Catering, which supplies all food and beverage services at M by Montcalm hotel in Shoreditch, runs Plate Restaurant and Bar, Plate Bake and supplies catering services at West Wycombe shooting ground EJ Churchill. Following a three-year chef apprenticeship with Rocco Forte Hotels Arnaud joined Gordon Ramsay Restaurants' Maze Grill, … [Read more...]