Colombian rum La Hechicera launches in the UK
La Hechicera, a premium rum from Colombia is now available in the UK and is being aimed at mixologists and bartenders at high-end bars and restaurants.
Archives for September 30, 2012
Santander investment allows Tortilla Mexican restaurant chain to continue expansion plans
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Tortilla has been able to continue with its plans to operate up to 25 sites in the UK by the end of 2013 after securing £2.25m of funding from bank group Santander.
Lionel Chatard: Pearls of Wisdom
Lionel Chatard is general manager of Middlethorpe Hall in Yorkshire, a National Trust hotel. The 40-year-old Frenchman worked at Claridge's and The Cadogan hotels in London before moving to his current role. He is also chair of the York Hotelier...
Orchid ups food focus as it reports fall in earnings
Pub and bar operator Orchid Group has reported a 5.4 per cent drop in EBITDAR in 2011, although turnover grew by 3.7 per cent to £179.6m as the company announced a £20m programme which will see all of its wed-led pubs become food-led.
Barracuda restructures, becomes Bramwell Pub Co
Barracuda Pub Company has been renamed The Bramwell Pub Company in a restructuring which sees ex-Mitchells & Butlers chief executive Adam Fowle appointed as chairman and the newly-formed company benefitting from a credit facility of up to £10m from new...
Fire forces Brighton vegetarian restaurant Terre a Terre to close
Brighton vegetarian restaurant Terre a Terre has been forced to close temporarily after a fire swept through its ground-floor kitchen in the early hours of this morning (1 October).
Stars of Hotel GB hope hospitality businesses follow suit by taking on more apprentices
The celebrity staff of Hotel GB, which airs on Channel 4 this evening, hope that the show will set a precedent for hospitality businesses to help tackle youth unemployment by taking on more apprentices of their own.