The Roux family is delighted to launch the 2018 Roux Scholarship competition. The winner receives £6,000 and a career changing opportunity: an all expenses paid, three month stage at a three star Michelin restaurant anywhere in the world, as well as many unique prizes all related to food and hospitality. Entrants must be in full-time employment as a chef in the UK and be … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas announces ambassador appointment
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is excited to announce the appointment of Pepper, the humanoid robot, as hotel Technical Ambassador. The newest team member will primarily be based in the Sky Lobby located on the 23rd floor, greeting guests, and complementing hotel services through engaging and playful entertainment. More than a lobby fixture, Pepper is completely integrated … [Read more...]
Hotel helps charity provide fighting chance to vulnerable young people of Bristol
Members of staff from Bristol’s leading four-star hotel helped one of the city’s most inspiring charities, which helps tackle issues faced by vulnerable young people from deprived communities. The ten-strong team from DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre, spent a full day at Empire Fighting Chance in Easton clearing space for a new vegetable patch and cleaning out and … [Read more...]
Seasoned welcomes the rise and rise of bespoke menu design for events
London event caterer, Seasoned has recently reported that over the past year it has seen an influx in the amount of corporate clients requesting bespoke, tailored menus. The caterer, who specialises in delivering a range of events including weddings, drinks receptions, sit-down dinners, corporate events and private parties for over 30 years has noticed that many of its … [Read more...]
rhubarb appoints Éric Chavot to lead Royal Albert Hall’s Coda Restaurant
From 1 November, French Michelin-awarded chef, Éric Chavot, will join the Royal Albert Hall as Consultant Chef for fine dining restaurant Coda by Éric Chavot. Chavot has joined Coda at the Royal Albert Hall, in partnership with food and beverage operator rhubarb, to take pre-concert dining to a whole new level of excellence. Coda by Éric Chavot is a beautiful 90-cover … [Read more...]