The Kings Arms, located in the thriving market town of Ulverston, has re-opened after a 4-week investment from Robinsons Brewery. Fit for a King, the recent refurbishment has been well received by locals and new visitors alike, with increasing sales to prove it. Acquired by Robinsons Brewery in 1982, the Kings Arms was previously a male dominated wet led pub, which relied … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality Aspiring Managers Awards announced
Eight stars of hospitality management have been recognised and rewarded by the Institute of Hospitality. The Aspiring Managers Awards, now in their 10th year, are organised by the Institute of Hospitality London Branch. The Overall Shield Winner was Daniel Dreiseitel, Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Ritz Hotel London. Daniel wins a Boot Camp Training session donated by … [Read more...]
Rocket Food embraces Italian culture at the Design Museum
Rocket Food, the family run catering company specialising in luxury events and bespoke catering contracts, last night catered for the likes of Idris Elba, Jodie Kidd, Peter Mandelson, Sarah-Jane Crawford, Nathan Sykes, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Paul Sculfor, Example, Zara Martin, and Cameron Edwards (Sigma) accompanied by Montana Brown, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd Drummer) at the … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Peter Gray
Peter Gray is the new head chef at Heston Blumenthal's Bray pub The Hind's Head, where he worked under previous head chef Janos Veres for three and a half years. The Yorkshire-born chef's career in hospitality started at Middlethorpe Hall, where he joined as a kitchen porter at 16. He took on a role as a commis chef there, working his way up to chef de partie before leaving to … [Read more...]
Brakspear reopens Dog & Duck in Wokingham as 10th managed pub
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear has taken its managed estate up to 10 sites with the reopening of the Dog & Duck in Wokingham, which has undergone a major refurbishment, transforming it into a stylish and welcoming pub offering drinks and dining to local residents. The refurbishment has been carried out by Brakspear’s in-house design team, with the aim of retaining … [Read more...]