From entering the world of hospitality and catering at the tender age of 14 as a kitchen porter, to becoming a director and shareholder of one of our industry’s biggest names, Westbury Street Holdings, is quite some journey. I sat down with Simon Esner last week to gain insights into that journey and some of the lessons learned along the way. When you meet Simon one thing is … [Read more...]
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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...]
UK coffee shop spending 2020 set to increase to £4 Billion as annual growth slows
The latest research released from Mintel today reveals that consumers across the UK are spending billions annually on their daily dose of caffeine. The research shows spending at coffee shops at an all-time high, in 2020 sales are forecasted to top £4 billion. But while coffee shop sales continue to thrive, annual growth has slowed from an impressive 9% in 2015 when the … [Read more...]
Chestnut acquisition announcement today sees pub and restaurant portfolio grow
Chestnut, an East Anglian collection of inns, pubs and restaurants, has today announced the acquisition of their first Norfolk property, The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, which completed today. Chestnut was set up in 2012 by Philip Turner, who commented on the acquisition saying: “We are really excited to welcome the Globe Inn into the Chestnut Collection. … [Read more...]
Southampton Football Club announce agreement in principle with Gather & Gather
Southampton Football Club has announced reaching an agreement in principle with Gather & Gather to enter into a new catering and events partnership. Gather & Gather, which launched in 2013, was recently acquired by CH&CO, a specialist catering and hospitality company that holds a Royal Warrant for the provision of catering services to Her Majesty The Queen and works … [Read more...]