Simon Emeny, Chief Executive of Fuller Smith & Turner plc, has become BBPA Chairman, at the Association’s annual general meeting at Brewers’ Hall in London. He succeeds David Forde, Managing Director of HEINEKEN UK, who completes two successful years in office. Simon has been with Fuller’s, based at the company’s historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, for 21 years, … [Read more...]
Three Cranes to open in city of London today
Today sees the re-opening of Three Cranes on Garlick Hill EC4, the result of an inspiring collaboration between industry figurehead Henry Harris (formerly chef patron of Racine) and founder of Harcourt Inns, James McCulloch. Located right beside Mansion House station, Three Cranes comprises of a ground floor pub with two intimate dining rooms across the second and third floors … [Read more...]
Coppa Club expands to Maidenhead
Coppa Club, the boutique restaurant concept by Sun Capital Partners, is to open its doors in Maidenhead, Berkshire after agreeing a lease with Sorbon Estates, the commercial property arm of the Shanly Group. The restaurant which is owned by Hugh Osmond will unveil its fifth outlet at a prime waterside location in Maidenhead’s town centre next Summer. Berkshire-based Coppa … [Read more...]
Chef Tom Kerridge chooses Wreckfish for Liverpool debut
Following a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Chef owner, Gary Usher, opened Wreckfish Bistro in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool city centre in October. With the campaign receiving high profile support from celebrities and several Michelin star chefs, last week saw the turn of chef Tom Kerridge who cooked a six-course menu at Wreckfish for over 100 guests, his first time … [Read more...]
Baxterstorey launches back in the saddle at Borough Market event
BaxterStorey and executive chef, Hayden Groves, are launching a new charity recipe book; Back in the Saddle. Inspired by an incredible challenge to raise money for Cure Leukaemia, the book is a culinary journey documenting the 10,403km cycle ride across Europe undertaken by Hayden and a team of four cyclists, including ex-England footballer Geoff Thomas. The cycling team … [Read more...]