All news articles for June 2016

10 tips for successful al fresco dining

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10 tips for successful al fresco dining

By Steven Pike

Steven Pike, managing director of guest experience management company HospitalityGEM, gives his top 10 tips to hospitality operators looking to make a success of their al fresco dining. 

How to win at loyalty in a changing world

How to win at loyalty in a changing world

By Emma Eversham

When international hotel companies Marriott and Starwood announced they were looking to merge their two businesses, the biggest concern from their guests wasn’t whether some of their favourite hotel brands would disappear, but what would happen to the...

Andreas Antona on building great teams

WATCH: Andreas Antona on building great teams

By Hannah Thompson

Chef and restaurateur Andreas Antona is best known for his high-end restaurants Simpsons and The Cross at Kenilworth, and is now opening Purecraft, a beer-and-food-focused group. He explains the secrets to creating successful teams

Andreas Antona on his Purecraft beer brand and nurturing chef talent

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Andreas Antona on his Purecraft beer brand and nurturing chef talent

By Hannah Thompson

Chef and restaurateur Andreas Antona is best known for his successful restaurants Simpsons and The Cross at Kenilworth. But as his beer-and-food-focused group Purecraft opens its second site, he talks the growing craft scene, and developing chef talent

Epic Pubs' senior management team L-R: Chef/director Mark Austin, managing director Andrew Coath, central services director Wendy Twiddy and group operations director Jonathan Taylor

Epic Pubs to open pub with rooms in Rutland

By Emma Eversham

Epic Pubs, the operator of the Golden Ball Pub & Kitchen in Berkshire and 185 Watling Street Pub & Kitchen in Northamptonshire, is to open its third site - a pub with rooms in Rutland next month. 

Roca brothers to pop-up at London’s Hotel Café Royal

Roca brothers to pop-up at London’s Hotel Café Royal

By Hannah Thompson

The Roca brothers – whose restaurant El Celler de Can Roca was named second best in the world by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants this week ‒ are to open a pop-up at London’s Hotel Café Royal.

What's on at Imbibe Live 2016

What's on at Imbibe Live 2016

By Emma Eversham

Imbibe Live, the trade show dedicated to bartenders, sommeliers, and anyone responsible for sourcing, buying and serving drinks in hospitality is returning with a host of top names from the drinks industry ready to share their expertise.

IN PICTURES: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016

IN PICTURES: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016

By Hannah Thompson

The much-anticipated World’s 50 Best Restaurants list was announced at the Cipriani Ballroom in New York on 13 June, as hundreds of the great and the good in global culinary excellence descended to hear the final results, presented by group editor William...

The World’s 50 Best will travel to Australia in 2017

The World’s 50 Best will travel to Australia in 2017

By Hannah Thompson

Ahead of tonight’s big reveal of The World’s Best Restaurants 2016 list at The Cipriani Wall Street in New York, we can announce that next year’s ceremony will take place in Melbourne, Australia.

Five steps to choosing the right tableware

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Five steps to choosing the right tableware

By Valda Goodfellow

Choosing the right tableware for your restaurant is a major decision and can be a big investment. Ensure that investment works for you and your business by following these five top tips from Goodfellows managing director Valda Goodfellow.

Peyton and Byrne to open fifth café venue

Peyton and Byrne to open fifth café venue

By Hannah Thompson

Bakery group Peyton and Byrne, owned by restaurateur Oliver Peyton, is to open its fifth store this month, on London’s Great Portland Street.

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