Remember when mobile phones resembled a brick and barely fit in the average trouser pocket? Manufacturers were quick to realise that if the technology was ever to live up to its ‘mobile’ tag, portability and convenience would be just as important as cellular connectivity. Fast forward a quarter of a century or so and the same design revolution is taking place in two way … [Read more...]
Strength in numbers: Bank Brokers and BrightSourced join forces to help cut costs for hospitality
A new commercial partnership between cost reduction service Bank Brokers and procurement company BrightSourced will help hospitality and catering companies save costs across all areas to make them more robust, say the founders of both firms. Bank Brokers, led by managing director Neil Fillbrook in the UK, has acquired a stake in the procurement business BrightSourced, … [Read more...]
Jordan’s Gordon Dream a Step Closer after Country Range Student Chef Challenge Triumph
With ambitions of following in the footsteps of his culinary idol Gordon Ramsey, City of Glasgow College catering student Jordan McKenzie says winning the Country Range Student Chef Challenge has given him further motivation to pursue his dreams. Jordan, who currently combines his time studying for a HND in professional cookery with being a chef at Eusebi’s Deli in Glasgow, … [Read more...]
Hope and Glory Tea’s afternoon tea pairing, Sri Lankan Coconut Cake with Rooibos
The smooth, sweet, nutty character of Hope & Glory Rooibus is the perfect complement to the spicy, fruity Sri Lankan Coconut and semolina Cake. Hari rasai! Prep: 50 min › Cook: 90 min › Ready in: 2 hrs 20 min Ingredients Serves: 6 50 g Semolina 225 g Coconut 1/2 ts Fennel 25 g Preserves, ginger 1 Egg 100 g Dates 50 g Nuts, cashew 1/4 ts … [Read more...]
Great British Biscotti confirmed to meet Innovation Den procurement teams
With two more big names from catering and hospitality procurement soon to announce they will be joining the Innovation Den teams at H&C EXPO, we are delighted to announce another artisan food and drink producer presenting to them. Procurement teams from leading hospitality and catering businesses will take their seats on stage at The Innovation Den during H&C … [Read more...]