London Linen Group launches EkoChef Trousers at Hotelympia
Linen and chefs wear supplier the London Linen Group have been in attendance at Hotelympia this week to launch EkoChef Trousers, made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Archives for February 29, 2012
Virus outbreak could price lamb off the menu
Restaurants and pubs across the UK may need to consider revising their menus due to the continuing spread of the Schmallenberg virus, which could dramatically reduce supplies of lamb and increase its costs.
Entirely customisable TTS linen trolley range available in UK
The MagicArt range of linen trolleys from TTS that can be completely customised by a hotel or hotel chain is now available in the UK from Leicester-based distributor Ramon Hygiene Products.
Blumenthal creates interactive 'sweetshop experience' for The Fat Duck reservations
A new interactive reservation experience, voiced by actor John Hurt, has been created by Heston Blumenthal for The Fat Duck which allows diners to enter a secret online sweetshop and view an animated version of the menu.
Nestle Toque d'Or takes on new format for 2012
Nestle Toque d'Or, the culinary competition for catering colleges, has taken on a new format for 2012, doing away with the first round paper entries and putting more emphasis on exposing students to 'real life' hospitality scenarios.
Work experience: Vital or exploitative? Industry leaders give their views
Work experience has hit the headlines as Government talks with businesses concerned about the scheme to get unemployed youngsters on placements continue; BigHospitality asked hospitality industry leaders at Hotelympia, including Raymond Blanc, for their...
The three-star circus: Michelin-starred chefs 'wildly over-egged', says Richard Harden
Richard Harden, co-founder of the Harden’s Restaurant Guide, has slammed rival guide book Michelin, claiming the business is only involved in the restaurant industry for publicity and that The Michelin Guide ‘falls in love with the chefs it creates’.
Louvre Hotels introduces Tulip Inn brand to UK in Glasgow development
A 160-bed Tulip Inn hotel from France-based operator Louvre Hotels is at the heart of a new Glasgow development in the shadow of the Celtic FC football ground, plans of which were announced today.