A UK team from Germany’s number one premium beer brand Krombacher visited 303 pubs on foot around London on Friday, 16th November to raise money for the Licensed Trade charity. Starting at 8am at the Earl of Camden pub and finishing at 8.15pm at The Lord Moon of the Mall, just off Trafalgar Square, the tenacious team clocked up 29 miles and have raised just over £600 for the … [Read more...]
Danilo Cortellini’s venere rice salad with courgette pesto, almond and shaved ricotta
The use of rice and cereals in salads during the summer season is quite popular in Italy and you’ll be surprised by the variety of recipes and combinations that can be found in every region. As an Italian chef working abroad, I feel like I have a duty to help spread the culture of mixing fantastic grains with great ingredients. Not only are these timesaving and vibrant … [Read more...]
Deadline Extension Announced for Country Range Student Chef Challenge
Catering colleges and aspiring chefs across the UK are being urged to enter the Country Range Student Chef Challenge after the deadline was extended to December 18th to allow more time for teams to enter and for them to perfect their menus. With the Challenge celebrating its 25th year anniversary and the criteria this year focussing on the essential core skills and … [Read more...]
Grosvenor Hotel in Plymouth acquired with HSBC support
Plymouth’s renowned Grosvenor Hotel has been snapped up after its new owners secured a seven-figure finance package from HSBC UK. The five-story hotel, which occupies three Victorian buildings on Plymouth Hoe, has been purchased by Dr Kamran Masud and Manzoor Ahmed as part of a £3 million takeover deal. The new owners have drawn on support from HSBC UK to enter the … [Read more...]
Is Your Network Secure? – Here are 4 Helpful Tips
The past two years have seen numerous IT security issues affecting hotels – and making headlines. There was the “Fancy Bears” incident – a group of Russian hackers suspected of spying on hotel guests; the fast-spreading ransomware attack “WannaCry” as well as the “KRACK” vulnerability, which affected the Wi-Fi standard WPA2. Threats like these, if they reach you, can take a … [Read more...]