Scarlet Hotel has appointed Jack Clayton as the latest Head Chef of the hotel’s sea view restaurant in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Since starting his career in 2009, in some of the East Midlands most well-respected restaurants, Jack has achieved 3 rosettes, 2 Bib Gourmand awards and the Nottingham Head Chef of the year award. His move to Scarlet comes […] More
One of the UK’s leading bakeries, Patisserie Valerie, and its sister coffee and baking brand, Bakers + Baristas, have appointed Martin Burke as Group Chief Marketing Officer. Martin will oversee the marketing for Patisserie Valerie’s 29 stores and Bakers + Baristas 64 sites across the UK and Ireland, as well as Patisserie Valerie’s eCommerce platform. More
The interior design of your restaurant is key to creating an inviting, relaxed atmosphere for your customers. From layout to lighting and personal touches, there are a variety of steps you can take to ensure that your restaurant’s design reflects its values and offers the best possible experience for guests. Here’s a closer look at […] More
Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing and jing-ting-tingaling too? Christmas is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited! As the long dark nights draw in and the temperatures drop, we need something to look forward to, right? With that in mind, don’t let anyone tell you that it’s too early to […] More
Panasonic has announced the addition of a new Key Account Manager to its professional cooking team. Victoria Kennedy joins Panasonic having spent the past six years in foodservice looking after customers from the travel, leisure, restaurant, hotel and QSR sectors. More
Frontline employee experience software pioneer unveils brand new features to boost morale, build a culture of community, and keep employees engaged YOOBIC, the innovator of the all-in-one Frontline Employee Experience Platform, today announced the launch of YOOBIC Communities, a powerful expansion of the YOOBIC app designed to enable companies with frontline workers to drive engagement […] More
Throughout recent years, the hotel industry has faced continuous economic difficulties, from the pandemic to inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. As inflation rates increase this year, businesses across the industry face possible closure, including independent hotels under the pressure of soaring costs. To support independent hotels this winter, Miele has produced some top tips on […] More
It’s that time of the year again – the start of sequins, glitter, and plenty of festive joy! It also means that your work Christmas party is nearing. As one of the most anticipated events of the year, work Christmas parties are a high-end parade of chic garments that only reinforce the festive cheer. More
Sure to top your Christmas SWISH List this year, SWISH Cocktails today announces the launch of its “Cocktail Party In A Box” [from £45], the perfect gift to kick-start any party this festive season. Offering expertly crafted ready-to-drink no and low alcohol cocktails, mixed from the finest ingredients in a host of unique, experimental flavours, […] More
With Christmas around the corner, markets all over the country have now opened for the festive season. But with so many options, which is the best one to visit to get into the Christmas spirit? Botanical drinks brewer, Fentimans, has delved into the data and analysed all things Christmas across the UK’s biggest cities to […] More
Taking a break from your business to renovate and redecorate your restaurant is a big decision. While it can often bring about long-term success, there’s no denying that it can be expensive and stressful in the short term. If you’re planning to overhaul your restaurant, here are some of the factors you’ll need to consider […] More
Having worked in the hospitality business for a long time, I feel we often underappreciate quite how resilient – and adaptive – this industry is. In just the past couple of decades we have seen the hotel distribution model upended by the Online Travel Agents (OTAs); a major competitor arrive in the shape of Airbnb […] More