Social media to decide Exceptional Presentation Award at NCOTY
This year’s National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition will see the Exceptional Presentation Award winner chosen by the public over social media.
Archives for October 1, 2014
Photos strongest factor for diner engagement on TripAdvisor
The number of photos posted online by diners and management directly affects engagement from prospective customers, according to TripAdvisor’s first restaurant engagement study.
MediaCityUK submits plans for new hotel development
MediaCityUK Manchester has submitted plans to Salford City Council for a new 54,000.sq.ft building development by Salford Quays which will include a Premier Inn hotel.
Product news
Jarlsberg teams up with Norwegian chef Signe Johansen
Jarlsberg has teamed up with Norwegian chef and food writer Signe Johansen to create a series of Scandinavian-inspired recipes, and is calling on chefs to submit their own recipes for the chance to win a wood burning oven.
Industry leaders share tips at Development Chef Club Food Forum
Chefs from the UK’s best restaurants gathered on 1 October at Westminster Kingsway College, London, to discuss their careers and share recipes at the Development Chef Club Food Forum.
Light at the end of the tunnel for Tragus
Tragus has announced the completion of its financial restructuring and the appointment of Martin Robinson as non-executive chairman as part of a ‘transformational reorganisation’.
Kochhar to take over at Compleat Angler
Atul Kochhar, the Michelin-starred chef/patron of the Benares restaurant in Mayfair, is to operate the fine-dining restaurant at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.