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Offering a reason to rejoice this festive season, Hunter 486 will be serving an array of specially created menus perfect for celebrating the Christmas season in style. The glamorous restaurant, located inside acclaimed hotel The Arch London, boasts an intimate atmosphere and stylish interior making it a magical setting to enjoy a festive feast. Festive […] More

Veeno have acquired a unit in the One New Change retail centre, St Paul’s, which opens on Wednesday 22nd November, with a VIP launch. St Paul’s will be the 17th venue in the group, following recently opening in Kingston upon Thames.   Speaking to co-founders Nino Caruso & Andrea Zecchino they said “We are extremely […] More

LONDON, 08 November 2017. Tim Hortons®, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, will serve even more Guests in the UK this month with a new restaurant opening in Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow on the 16 November 2017. This opening continues the nationwide rollout plan with more locations across the country being revealed over the next […] More

C&C Catering Engineers Ltd is delighted to announce Keith Hartharn will be joining the team as Director, working alongside fellow Director Ian Berrow. Having joined parent company C&C Catering Equipment Ltd back in 1998, Keith brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to C&C Catering Engineers, based in Queensferry. Since joining the family-run business, […] More

  The UK’s largest distributor of personalised chocolates has launched an innovative new product to the promotional confectionery market.   Whitakers Chocolates unveiled the ‘Colourbar’ for the first time at the Independent Hotel Show at London’s Olympia in October.   The Yorkshire-based chocolate supplier is now taking orders from hoteliers, restaurateurs, caterers, retailers and leisure […] More

Sebastien Voisin has been appointed Head Chef of the Holiday Inn Dumfries and its Bankend Bar & Brasserie.    Sebastien joins the culinary team at Holiday Inn Dumfries after years of study and experience as a Head Chef. Locals will be familiar with Sebastien as he joins from the renowned local restaurant Casa Mia where he was […] More

COVENTRY, UK – The UK’s food supply chain is facing huge disruption post Brexit delegates at the Food and Drink Business UK Conference heard today. Speaking on main stage at the conference, Chris Sturman, Chief Executive of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) informed delegates that unless plans were made clear by Government and […] More

 Launching on Wednesday 8 November 2017, the Hyde Lobby Bar, situated a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, is set to become one of the most exciting additions to London’s drinking and dining scene. Royal Lancaster London has been the talk of the town this autumn following its £80 million renovation. The Hyde Lobby Bar, a […] More

Chef’s original prize is scuppered as charity functions take precedence Dave Critchley, Operations Head Chef at the Living Ventures group, has finally been able to claim his prize in Essential Cuisine’s #Chefsdayoff competition, after offering himself up to cover for a number of charity functions and miss out on the original prize of an all-expenses-paid […] More

Craft distiller Durham Distillery has launched a limited release Durham Cask Aged Gin, with just over 1,000 bottles produced, signed by head distiller Jess Tomlinson.   Durham Cask Aged Gin embraces the art of cask ageing, most commonly used in whisky distillation, creating a richness of colour not commonly associated with gin. The cask ageing […] More

On Sunday 5th November, contemporary Greek restaurant, Meraki, will launch its very first ‘Big Fat Greek Brunch’. The latest restaurant from the Waney family (Roka, Zuma, The Arts Club), Meraki opened its doors on Great Titchfield Street in July 2017, and the team are thrilled to now be extending their vibrant menu offering to include […] More