LDE London, the first British offshoot of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, has named Sheila Dillon as its new Honorary Dame. The presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme and award-winning investigative journalist will be an ambassador for the 32-year old global network of women leaders and professionals in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, founded in … [Read more...]
Downing welcomes aurora kitchen to the view in Newcastle
A new healthy eating restaurant serving mouth-watering, nutritious meals has opened at developer Downing’s student complex in Newcastle. Aurora Kitchen has opened at the mixed-use development The View and has taken the ground floor unit at the site, which houses student accommodation in the upper levels. Aurora Kitchen has added to the growing retail and leisure offering … [Read more...]
£800,000 racecourse refurb delivers best season for Sodexo
Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events has reported its best season yet at Hamilton Park Racecourse as the number of hospitality guests increased by 10 per cent following the venue’s £800,000 refurbishment earlier this year. Brian Martin, General Manager for Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events at Hamilton Park Racecourse, says that the transformation of the prestigious sports … [Read more...]
Tom Aikens’ recipe for Christmas Mince Pies
Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs. His remarkable career has taken him to David Cavalier’s in Battersea, Pierre Koffman’s La Tante Claire, Pied-à-Terre and Joel Robuchon in Paris to name a few. At 26, Tom became the youngest British chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars. So, we are delighted to bring our readers Tom Aikens’ … [Read more...]
Education catering specialist expands with Kent acquisition
Leading school meals specialist Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has acquired a complementary business, The Contract Dining Company based in Kent, in a deal which will help it to expand its reach in the South East. Based in Headcorn, near Maidstone, The Contract Dining Company was established in 2004 and provides catering services to 53 schools in Kent, delivering more than … [Read more...]