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The top twenty baristas (espresso coffee makers) in Britain have been found, and will all be heading for the UK barista championship in London this coming weekend. The champion British barista will go forward to the world finals in June, which for the first time are also being held in the UK.
Posted: 22 February 2010 | 13:43
The UK's top 20 baristas are heading for a semi-final showdown at Hotelympia, after the final heat of the championships saw three finalists go through from London and the South East. The top positions in the heat went to: 1st) Neil Le Bihan, Exchange Coffee, Lewisham Market; 2nd) James Phillips...
Posted: 22 February 2010 | 12:35
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: London Town agrees pre-pack deal; US restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday to launch in UK; Chez Gerard owner faces second restructure; Wyndham Worldwide to buy Hoseasons and more…
Posted: 22 February 2010 | 10:31
He's a Hotel Catey winner and has just become the latest recipient of the Andy Pongco Award as the International Concierge of the Year 2010. Ben Malpass is a conciergeat the top of his game. Janet Harmer reports
Posted: 17 February 2010 | 14:26
The Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield has won the Campaign for Real Ale's (Camra National Pub of the Year award for the second year running. The pub is the only pub every to win the accolade twice on the trot. It has also held the title of Camra Yorkshire Regional Pub of the Year on four occasions.
Posted: 17 February 2010 | 12:53
The presentation of the Jean Webb award for quality, customer care and pride to Suzanne Harris of the Best Western Sudbury House hotel created the most poignant moment of the 2010 Best Western Hotel of the Year awards. Created in memory of Jean Webb, fellow Best Western hotelier and the late wife ...
Posted: 17 February 2010 | 12:16
Iain Sampson, head chef at Peterstone Court Country House in Llanhamlach, has been named the Best Chef in Wales. Sampson won a tense cook-off yesterday (16 February) to take the title in the National Chef of Wales final, which is organised by the Welsh Culinary Association.
Posted: 17 February 2010 | 12:02
The first national champions of the speciality coffee year have taken their prizes at the Expowest foodservice show in Exeter.Ttles were awarded for ‘latte art’, the skill of pouring or etching a design on the top of a cop of coffee, and for the best speciality coffee cocktail.
Posted: 15 February 2010 | 18:12
Tracey Rogers, managing director of Unilever Foodsolutions UK and Ireland, says the only way to hold on to top performers is to nurture and recognise their talents, reaping the benefits in the process. "During the most challenging economic period we've seen in the past 30 years...
Posted: 12 February 2010 | 10:59
Chicken restaurant chain Nando’s is the only hospitality company to be awarded three stars in the Best Companies Accreditation 2010 scheme. Two companies have achieved two-star status – the 230-bedroom Cavendish hotel in London and Inventive Leisure, which operates 57 cocktail bars...
Posted: 09 February 2010 | 18:22
There is just one week left to enter the British Institute of Innkeeping's (BII) Licensee of the Year awards. The event, which is now in its 26th year, rewards licensees who have demonstrated good business ability, are committed to staff development, and who can speak knowledgably about industry affairs.
Posted: 09 February 2010 | 11:46
The nomination deadline for Caterer’s 2010 Acorn Awards is fast approaching. Now in their 24th year, Caterer's Acorn Awards, sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions, acknowledge rising talent within the industry and celebrate the future stars of hospitality.
Posted: 08 February 2010 | 13:51
The School Food Trust has awarded a Doncaster primary school £5,000 in recognition of its efforts to promote healthy school lunches. Bentley New Village Primary School received the cheque in a special assembly attended by Civic Mayor for Doncaster, Ros Jones as part of the SFT’s ‘Million Meals ...
Posted: 04 February 2010 | 16:35
The closing date for nominations to this year’s Cateys closes on Friday 5 February. This year every nomination will be entered into a prize draw to win two tickets to the Cateys at the JW Marriot Grosvenor House on Monday 5 July 2010.
Posted: 03 February 2010 | 11:58
Ben Malpass, head concierge at the four-star Cavendish hotel, London, has been named as Clef d’Or International Concierge of the Year 2010 at the Clef d’Or International Congress in Lisbon. He was selected to represent the UK against 11 other finalists in the international event after completing...
Posted: 01 February 2010 | 16:55
Our regular catch-up of what has brought a burst of sunshine - or a mantle of storm clouds - to the catering and hospitality world this week.
Posted: 29 January 2010 | 14:42
The Dubrovnik hotel in Bradford won the new Robert Ragge Award for innovation at the third annual HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards, held in association with the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and the Best Practice Forum. Launched to recognise outstanding and innovative thinking...
Posted: 29 January 2010 | 11:51
Springboard's Awards for Excellence celebrate what a great place the hospitality industry is to work. The 2009 awards, which were held at the InterContinental...
Posted: 27 January 2010 | 15:00
The Malmaison Aberdeen was the big winner in the annual Corker awards, held to celebrate the achievements of staff at Malmaison and sister group Hotel du Vin. Held last night at the Malmaison Birmingham, The Corkers named the 80-bedroom Malmaison Aberdeen as the hotel of the year...
Posted: 25 January 2010 | 12:21
The achievements of women in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector were recognised last night at the 2010 Shine Awards. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Jumeirah Carlton Hotel, London was attended by some of the most senior representatives of the British travel and tourism industry, including Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MBE MP, Minister for Culture and Tourism.
Posted: 22 January 2010 | 17:00
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