Following a positive trading year and 12 months of significant growth Staycity Aparthotels has announced a further six new property openings for 2019-2020. Finance director Colm Whooley said that Staycity expects 2017 turnover to have grown by 25%, with strong profit margins remaining in line with that of previous years. "Last year's results will show growth in turnover … [Read more...]
Chris Simpson to join Gidleigh Park as Executive Head Chef from Restaurant Nathan Outlaw
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has announced that Chris Simpson is to join Gidleigh Park as its new Executive Head Chef. Joining from Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Chris will start his new role today, 3 January 2018, delivering his first service when Gidleigh Park re-opens after its annual closure on 12 January. Having held the position of Head Chef at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw for … [Read more...]
Sixth Nutrition and Hydration Week a little over eight weeks away
Planning is taking place around the country in NHS Trusts and care homes with a view to hold events to promote their good practices and key messages on food and drink for those they care for. There are many other around the world also making plans especially around the Wednesday when Afternoon Tea is the focus. The week’s founders have also suggested other themes for people … [Read more...]
Modern Crêperie set to open in Spitalfields
L’Ami Malo, the brainchild of co-founders Emilien Lesourd and Vincent Couvreur, is a modern crêperie and bar inspired by Breton flavours and the small town of St Malo in northwest France. Officially opening on 31st January on Spitalfields’ Artillery Passage, near Liverpool Street, L’Ami Malo brings a taste of Brittany to the capital with a menu primarily made up of … [Read more...]
Benjamin Chapman promoted to Commercial Director at Strand Palace Hotel
Benjamin Chapman has been promoted to Commercial Director at the Strand Palace Hotel. Benjamin’s career at the Strand Palace Hotel began in 2007 as a Groups Reservations Supervisor, with his most recent position being Director of Revenue. Celebrating 10 years of service at the iconic hotel, Ben is thrilled at the challenge of the new role. “I’m delighted to be given … [Read more...]