Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, is marking World Mental Health Day by launching a campaign for its workforce, to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and to provide colleagues with the support they need. As part of this campaign, Compass has pledged to support employees, raise awareness and reduce the stigma … [Read more...]
Andrew Brown takes on new role at Arora Hotels
Arora Group today announced that Andrew Brown has been appointed to the newly created role of Brands and Projects Manager, Arora Hotels. Formerly General Manager of the Group’s Savill Court Hotel, Andrew will have responsibility for overseeing the development projects for the hotel group working with all of the Brands as it enters a significant phase of expansion which will … [Read more...]
Open Kitchen Live goes east, with a surprise in store
Open Kitchen Live for many years has brought chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, contract caterers and almost everyone involved in menu development together to watch, sample and taste live menu development on action. The Open Kitchen Live chef team demonstrate how state of the art commercial catering equipment can make a big difference to the storage, preparation, cooking and … [Read more...]
Atul Kochhar and Benares’ Recipe to celebrate the glorious twelfth
When we are asked if we would like to feature a recipe from Atul Kochhar and Benares to celebrate the glorious twelfth, we couldn’t resist and we didn’t. So, we are delighted to feature below from Michelin-starred restaurant Benares in Mayfair - Roast Breast of Mallard, Spelt Puloa, Fennel and Peppercorn Sauce by Atul Kochhar. Roast Breast of Mallard, Spelt Puloa, … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Jon Wise
Jon Wise worked as a journalist and TV critic for 15 years before realising his dream of opening a restaurant. In 2010 he bought his local restaurant - The Laughing Gravy on London's Blackfriars Road - with plans to serve good quality food in a relaxed setting. Today the restaurant is a thriving business serving locals as well as those from other areas of London. Jon talks to … [Read more...]