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AFWS training scheme follows Michel Roux TV show

AFWS training scheme follows Michel Roux TV show

By Lorraine Heller

The Academy of Food and Wine Service has launched a training framework that it hopes will continue the momentum created by the BBC2 series Michel Roux's Service, which aimed to raise the profile of front-of-house careers.

Businesses urged to enter 2012 events into London diary

Businesses urged to enter 2012 events into London diary

By Lorraine Heller

Hospitality operators planning special events for the London Olympic Games next year are being urged to enter their events into a Culture Diary set up by the city to ensure better planning and communication of all activities.

Does a big budget equal success at the Bocuse d’Or?

Does a big budget equal success at the Bocuse d’Or?

By Becky Paskin

The Bocuse d’Or, the “Oscars” of the culinary world, sees chef teams from across the world invest thousands of pounds into competing for a coveted trophy of the competition’s founder, Paul Bocuse.

Major restaurant groups join sustainability pledge

Major restaurant groups join sustainability pledge

By Lorraine Heller

Restaurant groups D&D London, Prezzo, Las Iguanas, Le Pain Quotidien and Ping Pong have all pledged to improve the sustainability of their businesses and have joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to help them achieve this.

Zara co-founder to open London Bulgari hotel

Zara co-founder to open London Bulgari hotel

By Chris Druce

The co-founder of the Spanish fashion empire that owns Zara is in final-stage talks to invest £350m in a “super-luxury” London hotel bearing the Bulgari name.

Pret A Manger remains most admired brand

Pret A Manger remains most admired brand

By Lorraine Heller

Pret A Manger and McDonald’s are the UK’s most admired food and beverage brands by people in the industry, according to a new survey released today.

Risks to UK tourism threaten Olympics legacy, warns BHA

Risks to UK tourism threaten Olympics legacy, warns BHA

By Lorraine Heller

The UK tourism and hospitality sectors stand to lose out on the full benefits of the Olympic Games if the country does not address a number of major obstacles it faces, the chief executive of the British Hospitality Association told industry leaders yesterday.

Food Trends 2011: Dining Trends

Food Trends 2011: Dining Trends

By Becky Paskin

Vouchers and discounts have meant big business for restaurants over the last year, but with consumers increasingly looking for value in more than just their wallets, and with warnings that vouchers could permanently damage brands, restaurants will need...

Brittania Hotels acquires Pontin’s

Brittania Hotels acquires Pontin’s

By Becky Paskin

The Brittania Hotel Group has successfully acquired leisure group Pontin's as a going concern, after the group fell into administration in December.

Pearls of Wisdom: Yotam Ottolenghi

Pearls of Wisdom: Yotam Ottolenghi

By Joe Lutrario

Born in Israel, Ottolenghi worked as a journalist before heading to the UK in 1998 to study at the Cordon Bleu. He oversees four Ottolenghi branches in London, while his new restaurant, Nopi, opens in Soho later this month.

Salon Culinaire 2011 Results: Salon Display

Salon Culinaire 2011 Results: Salon Display

By Becky Paskin

The results of the Salon Culinaire Salon Display competitions, in which hoards of chefs and patissiers strived to create platters, sculptures and decorative foods, have been announced.

Tapas restaurant opens second site in Charing Cross

Tapas restaurant opens second site in Charing Cross

By Lorraine Heller

The owners of the Spanish restaurant Jamon Jamon, located in London’s Camden, have purchased a new site in central London, where they plan to open a second branch next month.

Denmark wins the Bocuse d'Or 2011

Denmark wins the Bocuse d'Or 2011

By Becky Paskin

Denmark has won the Bocuse d'Or 2011 at the competitions world final held in Lyon today, with Sweden and Norway finishing in second and third places respectively.

Brighton’s Chilli Pickle moves into myhotel

Brighton’s Chilli Pickle moves into myhotel

By Becky Paskin

Brighton restaurant The Chilli Pickle has taken over the restaurant space at myhotel in the city, after Company of Cooks mutually ended its contract with the group in October last year.

Food trends 2011: Top ingredients

Food trends 2011: Top ingredients

By Lorraine Heller

BigHospitality brings you an exclusive insight into which ingredients will be top of the agenda for some of the UK’s top chefs this year.

Boutique hotel The Lazy Cow set for aggressive expansion

Boutique hotel The Lazy Cow set for aggressive expansion

By Lorraine Heller

The pub and restaurant operator Urban & Country Leisure is scrapping plans to invest in country pubs this year, and will instead pump its funds into expanding its successful Lazy Cow boutique hotel and restaurant brand.

Career Profile: Debbie Hinckson

Career Profile: Debbie Hinckson

By Becky Paskin

Debbie Hinckson has spent the majority of her career operating airport restaurants for The Restaurant Group. Now, with just two months under her belt as operations manager for the 40-strong casual dining chain Giraffe, she told BigHospitality why her...

Growing market share: top tips from Virgin Atlantic

Growing market share: top tips from Virgin Atlantic

By Lorraine Heller

Virgin Atlantic has grown in just over 25 years to become the country’s preferred travel brand. Here, the airline’s marketing director shares his top tips on how to grow market share and develop customer loyalty – a strategy he says is easily adaptable...

Go back to basics to regain Michelin stars, says guide director

Go back to basics to regain Michelin stars, says guide director

By Lorraine Heller

Restaurants that have been stripped of their Michelin stars – or those that didn’t quite make it into the guide this year – should go back to the basics and refocus on their customers, says the director of the Michelin Guides.

Cadogan and Kensington Hotel appointments

Cadogan and Kensington Hotel appointments

By Becky Paskin

The Cadogan Hotel in London has appointed a new front of house manager to oversee its entire FOH team as well as housekeeping and maintenance.

How to manage hotel distribution channels effectively

How to manage hotel distribution channels effectively

By Lorraine Heller

In a world of multi-channel marketing and distribution, hotels have multiple new revenue-building opportunities. But you must ensure your own direct channels remain the focus of your distribution strategy in order to succeed, says internet marketing firm...

Restaurant and pub sales plummet in December

Restaurant and pub sales plummet in December

By Becky Paskin

Pub and restaurant operators have seen sales plummet in December compared to last year, after the heavy snow encouraged consumers to stay indoors at home.

Pearls of Wisdom: Michel Roux Jr

Pearls of Wisdom: Michel Roux Jr

By Becky Paskin

The celebrity chef and owner of Le Gavroche recently opened Roux at the Landau with father Albert, following the launch of Roux at Parliament Square earlier this year. He made his TV mark on BBC’s Masterchef: The Professionals in 2008, but is now fronting...

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