The White Brasserie Company is set to open its 16th pub, The Black Horse in Thame, Oxfordshire on the 18th December. Originally a 16th century coaching inn, the 400 square metre site has been completely refurbished to enhance its original period features including roof beams, wood panelling and stone paving. The 140 cover space will comprise of a bar, snug, garden room … [Read more...]
Tom Phillips from Restaurant Story wins U.K. Bocuse d’Or selection
Tom Phillips, sous chef at Restaurant Story in London, won the UK Selection of the Bocuse d’Or on Saturday 18 November. Five chefs competed in a three hour 45 minute cook off at The Skills Show at Birmingham NEC. The runner-up was Adam Thomason MCA, executive chef at Restaurant Associates. The other chefs competing were Chris Hill MCA, premier sous chef, The Ritz London, … [Read more...]
Hilton London Bankside wins SpringBoard 2017 Awards for Excellence
Hilton London Bankside, the Hilton brand’s flagship London design hotel, has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility with the Community Engagement Award at SpringBoard 2017 Awards for Excellence. The Community Engagement Award is given to the organisation that clearly demonstrates a holistic approach to corporate social … [Read more...]
Concierge team at Slaley Hall mark 55 years of service
COUNTRY luxury Northumberland hotel Slaley Hall is celebrating over 50 years of combined service by its dedicated concierge team. The hospitality industry has long had an issue with high staff turnover with many hotels and restaurants finding it difficult to retain staff, however Slaley Hall has been able to create long-standing relationships with employees leading in their … [Read more...]
Corus Hotels Ltd appoint two new members of their senior management team
Gavin Percy has been appointed as the new Commercial Director for Corus Hotels & Laura Ashley Hotels following his stint in the acting capacity as Director of Sales. As Commercial Director, Gavin will be responsible for building an effective and proactive structure to help drive the company forward. The Sales, Marketing and Rates & Distribution departments will … [Read more...]