Restaurant Update

Refrigeration manufacturer wins prestigious Catering Insight award for second year running   Precision won Business Development Supplier of the Year for 2017 at the prestigious Catering Insight awards. The ceremony took place on November 23rd in Central London and the awards are voted for exclusively by distributors and customers.   “That’s what makes winning such a […] More

To help raise awareness of loneliness amongst older people, The Cairn Collection, a portfolio of 10 hand-picked hotels across the UK, has launched its Age UK Winter Afternoon Tea, and will donate a portion of the proceeds from every afternoon tea sold in December to the charity for older people.   According to Age UK, […] More

This December, Antipodea is set to bring a taste of Australian all-day dining to leafy Richmond with a third site for the brasserie. From the team behind south London’s iconic Brew Café, Antipodea is sophisticated sister to the popular brunch destination, offering relaxed daytime dining and evening entertaining. Located on Richmond’s busy Hill Street, a […] More

Step inside E. T. A. Hoffmann’s magical tale for the festive season as The Nutcracker is brought to life at Bluebird from the 24th of November. The iconic Chelsea landmark will take inspiration from scenes of the story, introducing a mesmerising world of winter wonderment. From the Rococo Hot Chocolate Bar to the Festive Afternoon […] More

Hugely popular plant-based burger company, The Vurger Co, have launched their winter pop up in the outside forecourt of Lululemon, Spitalfields. The Vurger Co team, including founders Rachel Hugh and Neil Potts, will be serving the company’s full mouth-watering plant-based menu for hungry Christmas shoppers, between 10am and 7pm Monday to Friday. The pop up […] More

  Celebrate Christmas at The Arch London, one of London’s top five-star boutique hotels, with the Winter Wonderland package available from Friday 17 November 2017 to Monday 1 January 2018.   The lavish Winter Wonderland package, priced from £344, includes a two night stay for two guests in one of the stunning bedrooms or suites, […] More

Whitakers Chocolates has strengthened its position in the private label and foodservice markets with the appointment of Ian Webster as Sales Manager.   The UK’s largest distributor of personalised chocolates created the role as part of its current investment programme to drive UK and export sales forward.   Ian joins the company with more than […] More

  The Belfry Hotel & Resort has recently appointed new Head Chef, Ryan Swift, at their signature Ryder Grill restaurant, adding to its already highly-acclaimed and well-respected culinary team operating across three  restaurants at the resort.   Working in the gastronomy industry for over fourteen years, most notably at Michelin Star restaurant Hambleton Hall and […] More

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon is delighted to announce that their popular 14Twelve Brasserie will now be an even more irresistible place to dine by offering the Barrel & Stone pizza range – the only restaurant in Wiltshire to supply the range. Founded in 2015, Barrel & Stone started with a mission of serving the UK […] More

Parsley in Time offers the Degrenne tableware range.   The Degrenne range, from Parsley in Time, brings a new elegance to the restaurant table. The chic French tableware comes in a stunning colour range, including a pure white option, and brings a certain “je ne sais quoi” to the dining experience. The full range includes […] More

On Thursday 23 November 2017, The Restaurant at Sopwell House will host a Champagne Tasting Dinner with Taittinger. The evening is priced at £85 per person for a four-course menu with canapés, coffee, and petit fours, accompanied by the four fantastic Champagne pairings.   Ahead of the Champagne Tasting Dinner, Stefano Litti, Restaurant and Bars […] More

A year ago, TrooFoods Founders Mike and Helenor Rogers visited Food Matters Live on a quest to understand health trends and find healthy ingredients for their Troo Granola. Now, just 12 months later, they are back at Food Matters Live as exhibitors, launching what they claim is ‘Probably the Healthiest Granola in the world’. Troo […] More