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New Chefs try to steak a claim at the Queen’s Head Inn

New Chefs try to steak a claim at the Queen’s Head Inn

Jenny December 2, 2013 0

The Queens Head Inn, a Classic Lodges partner property has appointed two new chefs to join its kitchen staff – Erran Buckingham has joined the as the new Head Chef, alongside David Wade who

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Top Nine Cocktail Trends For 2014

Top Nine Cocktail Trends For 2014

Sarah-Jane Lampe December 1, 2013 0

Cellar Trends forecasts nine main trends in cocktails over the next year: Vintage and premium spirits gaining over standard spirit Bitter flavours on the rise and the use of herbs, spices and sours Vegetable

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Elite Hotels Nurturing Chefs for the Future

Elite Hotels Nurturing Chefs for the Future

Zoe November 19, 2013 0

Elite Hotels, a group of four high end establishments across the country, celebrated last week as four of its apprentice chefs graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. Each year the hotel

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A Quarter of Adults Eat Less Meat Than a Year Ago

A Quarter of Adults Eat Less Meat Than a Year Ago

Zoe November 7, 2013 0

25% of the British public are eating less meat than they did a year ago, according to new figures released from the Eating Better alliance, meaning hoteliers may need to tweak their menus to

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The National Chef of the Year 2013 is Announced

The National Chef of the Year 2013 is Announced

Zoe October 9, 2013 0

Hayden Groves, executive chef at BaxterStorey has won the title of The National Chef of the Year, in the prestigious competition run by the Craft Guild of Chefs. Mr Groves impressed a tough judging

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SNOWBIRD MANAGEMENT BUYS BIG IDEAS COMPANY

SNOWBIRD MANAGEMENT BUYS BIG IDEAS COMPANY

Jenny August 5, 2013 0

Those clever people at Snowbird foods who have delivered so many innovative ideas to the foodservice and ready meals markets have taken a huge step towards providing better, faster and more outstanding profitable ideas

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‘COMPACT’ KITCHEN CANOPIES MAKE THEIR ‘DEBUT’

‘COMPACT’ KITCHEN CANOPIES MAKE THEIR ‘DEBUT’

Jenny August 5, 2013 0

Weatherite Building Services (WBS) has launched ‘Debut,’ a new range of compact kitchen extract canopies for the smaller commercial catering establishment. The range is designed to offer excellent performance, safety and design flexibility at

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The National Chef of the Year 2013 Finalists Announced

The National Chef of the Year 2013 Finalists Announced

Zoe July 4, 2013 0

The Craft Guild of Chef’s national chef competition has reached its final stages, with eight outstanding young chefs making it through to the last cook-off. The finalists were chosen following four semi-finals in London

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Hotel Indigo London Kensington Celebrates a Successful Six Months

Hotel Indigo London Kensington Celebrates a Successful Six Months

Zoe July 3, 2013 0

As part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, Hotel Indigo London Kensington, Earl’s Court opened its doors in December and celebrated six months of exceptional trading at a glittering launch party last week. The hotel

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Annual Awards of Excellence 2013 – Winners Announced

Annual Awards of Excellence 2013 – Winners Announced

Zoe July 1, 2013 0

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts has announced the winners of its Annual Awards for Excellence 2013. Following the finals held at Le Gavroche, The Gleneagles Hotel, University of West London and Westminster Kingsway

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