Casual Dining 2020 will host over 60 speakers in three Keynote Theatres when it returns to ExCeL London on 25-26 March. With such high calibre speakers taking to the stage, Casual Dining wanted to ask some of them ahead of the show “What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?” “Don’t always sit in the same chair in your restaurant or pub, or park your car in the same space, … [Read more...]
Ascot pub, restaurant and hotel celebrates consistency from Rational
The Royal Foresters is a pub, restaurant and hotel in Ascot, owned by Oakman Inns, a family owned group with 25 venues. It purchased the Royal Foresters in 2016 and began a modernisation programme soon after, which saw the construction of a modern, stylish restaurant attached to the sympathetically restored Victorian bar. Ross Pike, Oakman Inn’s chef director, explains the … [Read more...]
Ready Made Beech Ovens are now available in the UK
Beech Ovens is renowned worldwide for the spectacular finishes applied to their regular range of stone hearth ovens that are available in many different sizes and shapes – round, square, rectangular, Duck tall, custom; Wood-burning, Gas, or combination Wood/Gas. Our UK Consultants and Designers do a fantastic job creating these finishes, but for some customers … [Read more...]
Associations reveal plans for ‘our industry show’ the Commercial Kitchen Show 2020
Commercial Kitchen has gained more big industry backing ahead of its move to London this 3-4 June, with the Craft Guild of Chefs now onboard as a new association supporter. Andrew Green, chief executive of the guild, which boast over 1,200 members, says they are delighted to be involved and see Commercial Kitchen “as a must-attend event for senior chefs”. It’s a sentiment … [Read more...]
Fine chocolate growth signalled through accelerated awards entries from across the globe
The Academy of Chocolate Awards this year has seen more than 100 new producer entries from circa 60 countries across the world. Debut submissions from Bali, Estonia, Uzbekistan and Zambia, have been received in what has been another remarkable year for the awards. As with the previous year, increased consumer awareness of the origin, craft and sustainability of fine … [Read more...]