Poking a nose behind the scenes of hospitality
Menuwatch: The Old Stamp House, Ambleside
This Ambleside restaurant is a paean to the Herdwick, the lamb turning up in Ryan Blackburn’s main courses and even the petits fours. Tessa Allingham discovers a truly Cumbrian menu
Shepherd Neame reports turnover growth in all divisions
Pub operator and brewer Shepherd Neame has reported a strong performance in its tenanted estate and turnover growth across all divisions.
Budget 2020: Chancellor introduces £7b coronavirus business relief including business rate cuts
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to present the budget to the House of Commons at 12.30pm.
Sodexo’s MoD contract expanded to a further 4,000 personnel
Foodservice giant Sodexo has seen its catering contract for the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Allenby-Connaught scheme garrisons significantly expanded to cover an additional 4,000 army personnel.
Greene King strikes cancelled after agreement is reached with union members
Strike action at Greene King has been called off after an agreement was reached between the pub giant and members of the Unite trade union.
Chancellor accused of chasing ‘catchy, sexy headlines’ amid concerns relief will not reach London
The chancellor has been accused of chasing “catchy, sexy headlines” in today’s budget as operators say the benefits will not extend to the capital’s hospitality businesses.
Great Service – The Art, Science and Psychology
In a boom, service suffers – “Sure aren’t we flat out anyway?”In a recession, service suffers – “We just can’t afford the right people”Neither are a strategy.Bad service is the death knell of any business.The Generations and LearningIn my generation…
Business Situation Continues To Worsen Due To Coronavirus – Scandic To Give Notice Of Termination
Intensified measures of authorities to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have led to continued worsening of the business situation for Scandic Hotels Group AB. Today, Scandic will give notice of termination of employment to approximately…
Six Senses Douro Valley Unveils Major Expansion
Six Senses Douro Valley premiers its new Vineyard Wing to greatly enhance the wine estate with seven suites, three additional guest rooms and a meeting and event space accommodating up to 70 people. The 19th century manor house and surrounds, locate…