Gold Service Scholarship 2015: 29 contestants through to regional finals
The Gold Service Scholarship 2015 has selected 29 regional front-of-house finalists who will compete to win a year’s worth of mentoring in the industry.
Archives for November 6, 2014
FSA urges consumers to check food hygiene ratings this Christmas
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is using the festive period to boost public awareness about food hygiene ratings after research revealed that four in ten UK diners never check the ratings of restaurants they eat in.
Government pledges £10m to promote tourism in the north of England
Hospitality bodies have welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s announcement that the government will give £10m through the Regional Growth Fund to boost tourism in the North of England.
Small Talk
Andy Kerr on The Sun Tavern and the importance of investing in staff
Andy Kerr, co-founder of bar group The Umbrella Project, has just opened the company's second venue, The Sun Tavern.
Chefs join forces for Action Against Hunger
Chefs Angela Hartnett, Nathan Outlaw, Simon Rogan and Gizzi Erskine will join forces with artist Tracy Emin in support of Action Against Hunger’s annual fine wine auction and dinner next weekend.
New website gives adjoining rooms more visibility
Connectingroom.com is allowing hotels to advertise their adjoining rooms for free and making it easier for families to find appropriate accommodation.