BHA partners with European tourism association
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has partnered with the European tourism association (ETOA) to promote the merits of UK tourism to international visitors.
Archives for August 21, 2014
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Eric Partaker on Chilango and spearheading a new funding route for SMEs
Eric Partaker is the co-founder of Chilango, the Mexican chain that has raised £1.8m via a mini-bond hosted on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. He talks to BigHospitality about the success of this initiative and why crowdfunding is a great alternative to...
Hotel and leisure construction activity on the up
As UK hotel transactions return to pre-crisis levels, the value of construction contracts for new properties has also started to show upward movement.
Dish Deconstructed: Mushroom spaghetti with ceps pil pil from Tickets, Barcelona
At the recent Estrella Damm Gastronomy Congress, Fran Agudo – head chef of Tickets in Barcelona – revealed the method behind the restaurant’s mushroom spaghetti with ceps pil pil.
Albert Roux signs deal with luxury Scottish hotel
French chef Albert Roux is to open another restaurant at a Scottish hotel in a deal with luxury Borders property the Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course.
Planning for Christmas 2014: Cutting costs and a sustainable Christmas
In this fourth part of our special feature on planning for Christmas we look at what venues can do to save themselves some money during what can be a very expensive time of year, as well as getting expert advice on how they can manage a more sustainable...
Hi-Spirits expands Tails cocktail range
Hi-Spirits has reformulated, expanded and redesigned its Tails cocktail range, available for the on-trade.
Marylebone Leisure Group to launch Barsmith
The Marylebone Leisure Group is to open Barsmith this September, a new cocktail bar concept in London’s Farringdon.
New spicy lamb kofta burger from Hensons
Catering butcher Hensons has introduced a new spicy lamb kofta burger to its gourmet burger range.
Bunnychow opens first permanent site in Soho
Bunnychow is opening its first permanent venue on Wardour Street after the success of its food truck and Boxpark Shoreditch pop-up.
Bristol institution Melbournes reopens after 15 years
Melbournes, which operated on a BYO model in Bristol for over a decade before being sold in 2000, is reopening in a different location on 10 September.
Planning for Christmas 2014: Enticing customers in
It’s the time of year that the hospitality industry starts putting together its festive plans for Christmas, with a number of bigger venues already taking bookings. BigHospitality is starting our special feature on planning for Christmas with a look at...
New Tom’s pop-up to launch evening bar and bistro
Tom Conran’s Notting Hill pop-up New Tom’s is launching New Tom’s Bar & Bistro, which will open in September on the former site of Tom's Deli.
Planning for Christmas 2014: Your Christmas menu
In this second part of our special feature on planning for Christmas we look at the latest trends that have cropped up in the festive food and drink world and gather some expert advice on what to consider when putting together the perfect Christmas menu.