Biagio Group's Wardour St restaurant sold
The first of four London restaurants owned by the Biagio Group has been sold, as part of a sell off by the group following the retirement of owner Biagio Caroleo.
Archives for November 25, 2011
Wadworth launches Dray Bells Christmas ale
Wiltshire-based brewing company Wadworth has launched Dray Bells Christmas Ale, featuring festive aromas and tastes.
Robert Cook: What the restaurant and pub industries can learn from the hotel sector
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chief executive Robert Cook has claimed that restaurants and pubs should be applying similar business approaches and sales techniques to those used in his hotels if they want to increase profits.
‘Beer can be a sales driver for restaurants,’ says Master Beer Sommelier
Master Beer Sommelier Mark Stroobandt believes restaurants across the UK ‘aren’t giving beer the respect it deserves’ and has given his top tips of beer and food matching to increase a business's footfall.
Career Profile: Laura Marlow
Laura Marlow was last month appointed Christmas co-ordinator at the London Marriott hotel County Hall. Handling everything from festive family lunches to bespoke packages, corporate events and private parties, her new role marks a return to the events...
New road salt plant aims to help leisure industry combat wintry conditions
Workplace product specialist Slingsby has invested in a new road salt distribution centre and bagging plant, in an effort to meet the demand from the hospitality sector over winter.
Compass cuts salt sachet contents by 25%
Contract caterer Compass has reduced the contents of its salt sachets by 25 per cent, as part of a government drive to improve the food on offer to the nation.
Raymond Blanc’s Brasserie Bar Co buys Chez Gerard restaurants
Raymond Blanc’s Brasserie Bar Co has bought the eight restaurants in the Chez Gerard chain in a deal believed to be worth £9m, BigHospitality understands.
Paramount Restaurants in administration
Paramount Restaurants, the operator of the Brasserie Gerard and Bertorelli brands, has been placed into administration, BigHospitality understands.
Eden Hotel Collection buys its second von Essen hotel
The Eden Hotel Collection has bought von Essen’s The Mount Somerset country house hotel, the second von Essen hotel to be bought by the company in a month.
IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS
Gospel Brunch at Altitude 360 and Wednesday Wine at Playboy London
Restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars from across the UK including Altitude 360, Playboy London, Sandman Signature Hotel and The Beach Bistro tell BigHospitality about special events they're running to attract more customers.