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• The Great Hospitality Troubleshoot

  17-01-2017 23:01
  The UK’s largest exhibition for foodservice and hospitality, the Great Hospitality Show, returns to Birmingham in a matter of days promising a programme of expert speakers, innovative products, hot debates, business mentors, top chefs, culinary competitions and, most importantly, over 250 ground-breaking exhibitors.
  With so much to see and do, the show has compiled a troubleshooting list helping visitors in need of fresh impetus, those with pressing business challenges, or trend spotters
  
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• New generation SelfCookingCenter to feed the Great Hospitality Show

  17-01-2017 18:32
  Lamb rack with cous-cous, pomegranite and taboulehAt the Great Hospitality Show, visitors will experience the NEW generation SelfCookingCenter on stand 320, 23-25 January 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham.
  Rational expert chefs on stand  will demonstrate how easy it is to prepare different meal occasions, with the new generation SelfCookingCenter 101 and XS models, including breakfast, grab-and-go, baking, a la carte and casual dining items with flexibility and consistent results.
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• A taste of things to come, great results in a RATIONAL

  17-01-2017 18:32
  
  Lamb rack with cous-cous, pomegranite and taboulehAt the Great Hospitality Show, visitors will experience the NEW generation SelfCookingCenter on stand 320, 23-25 January 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham.
  Rational expert chefs on stand  will demonstrate how easy it is to prepare different meal occasions, with the new generation SelfCookingCenter 101 and XS models, including breakfast, grab-and-go, baking, a la carte and casual dining items with flexibility and consistent results.
  Sea bass fillet
  
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• BBPA responds to Prime Minister May’s Brexit Speech

  17-01-2017 18:24
  Theresa MayThe BBPA’s Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, has this afternoon responded to the Prime Minister’s Brexit speech, welcoming Theresa May’s recognition of the value of the UK’s food and drinks sector, and her support for competitive tax rates for businesses.
  BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds comments:“It is heartening to hear the Prime Minister reiterate her support for competitive tax rates for businesses in the UK, and to hear her acknowledge the value
  
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• “The Mafia’s Banker” opens his new restaurant in Notting Hill

  17-01-2017 18:17
  From Left to Right, Chris Denney and Luca LongobardiLuca Longobardi, the man they called “The Mafia’s Banker”, has officially opened his new restaurant, 108 Garage, on Notting Hill’s Golborne Road.
  Chris Denney, formerly of Hambleton Hall, heads up the kitchen, and his dishes have already attracted a devoted following.Chris’ menu is inspired by having worked around the world and features a unique seasonal mix of textures and tastes, influences and art
  
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• Sir Peter Blake creates bespoke collage for Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

  17-01-2017 16:57
  ‘Our Fans’ by Sir Peter Blake takes up residence on Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London’s Knightsbridge façade during part of the extensive renovation of this historic hotel.
  Sir Peter Blake, a leading figure in the art world, and often referred to as the ‘Godfather of British Pop Art’, has been commissioned by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to create a collage which will cover Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London’s iconic façade during part of th
  
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• Bunga Bunga Covent Garden Arrives with Star-Studded Launch Night

  17-01-2017 16:17
  Lottie MossThursday 12th January 2017 saw the star-studded launch of the much anticipated new live entertainment dining venue, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden. Sheridan Smith treated celebrity guests including Lottie Moss, Donna Air & Joshua Kane, to an exclusive one off performance of Don’t Rain on My Parade and People, as the headliner to an all singing- all dancing spectacular evening in association with MARTINI.
  Guests including Levison Wood, Natalie Pinkham and the Made in Chelsea cast
  
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• Jason and Irha Atherton and The Social Company to launch Hai Cenato

  17-01-2017 16:08
  On Tuesday 7th February, The Social Company will open the doors to Hai Cenato, the group’s first Italian restaurant. Launching within the NOVA Food development in London’s Victoria, the all-day eatery is the second collaboration between Jason and Irha Atherton and Chef Patron, Paul Hood, who also heads up Michelin-starred Social Eating House. Translating as ‘Have you had dinner?’, the typical greeting from Italian hosts to their family and friends, the venue will be set
  
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• M&B, Marston’s, Hippo Inns, Geronimo Inns, Young’s, Fuller’s, Living Ventures & ALMR to speak at Casual Dining 2017

  17-01-2017 14:38
  Boosting pub menu innovation and profitability is a key theme at next month’s Casual Dining trade show, which returns to the Business Design Centre in London, on 22-23 February.
  Bob Ivell, non-exec chairman of Mitchells & ButlersBig names from Marston’s, Young’s, Geronimo Inns, Hippo Inns, Fuller’s, and Living Ventures are the latest and final additions to this year’s expert free Keynote line-up; which already includes Bob Ivell, non-exec chairman of Mitchells
  
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• BII Licensee of the Year 2017: The search for the best licensees in the country begins

  17-01-2017 12:36
  
  The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has begun its annual hunt to find the 2017 BII Licensee of the Year.  Entries are now open online for the award programme, which is the most sought-after accolade of its kind in the licensed retail sector and recognises the top individual licensees, or licensee partners operating in the industry today.
  The competition is open to managers, lessees, tenants and free traders, and last year saw a record number of licensees from across the country, vyin
  
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• Brewers’ Research & Education Fund open for applications for 2017

  17-01-2017 12:31
  
  A major grants fund that provides funding for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has begun inviting applications for funding in 2017/18 via the BBPA website. Under the Brewers’ Research & Education Fund (BREF), applicants have just under three months to submit their bids, with a deadline for funding applications of 31st March 2017.
  The BREF supports vital technical research into projects such as improving brewery environmental footprint, dispense hygiene surveys
  
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• Squirrel Launches ‘Tree-J Mornings’ in South Kensington

  17-01-2017 12:28
  
  Beginning on Wednesday 18 January 2017, Squirrel will be putting a kick into London’s early morning commuting scene by welcoming a resident DJ to its healthy hangout, with the introduction of ‘Tree-J Mornings’.
  With tube strikes, busy busses and railway ruckus the current talk of the town, the Squirrel team will be encouraging Londoners to find rush hour respite from their chaotic commute and jump their way into magnificently musical mornings at its aptly named Treehouse in So
  
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• Elior UK teams up with The Urban Rajah to create new Indian concept

  17-01-2017 12:21
  
  Leading contract caterer Elior UK has joined forces with TV chef and author The Urban Rajah to create a new Indian street food concept.
  The concept, which will launch in February, has been designed to help Elior sites grow their sales by capitalising on the growing trend[1] for contemporary Indian cuisine.
  One of the exciting new dishes in development is a Buroti. The Indian style wrap is packed with chicken, lamb or vegetarian options – such as roasted paneer – soaked in carefully
  
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• Adventure Gourmet with Ben Tish – 8th February 2017

  17-01-2017 12:18
  The post Adventure Gourmet with Ben Tish – 8th February 2017 appeared first on Hospitality & Catering News.
  
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• Louvre Hotels Group buys into Sarovar Hotels and becomes one of the largest hotel groups in India

  17-01-2017 12:01
  
  from left to right are Saurabh Chawla (Head of Group Development at Louvre Hotels Group) Pierre-Frédéric Roulot (CEO of Louvre Hotels Group), Anil Madhok (Sarovar Hotels), Ajay K Bakaya (Sarovar Hotels)Louvre Hotels Group, 2nd largest hotel group in Europe, announces its acquisition of a majority stake in Sarovar Hotels, the largest independent Indian hotel chain in terms of hotels and presence. The European hotel group continues to rollout its international expansion plans wi
  
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• London’s latest foodie hub requires super slick EPOS solution from Nobly POS

  17-01-2017 11:01
  Launched in October, Flat Iron Square is a showcase of the best food and booze spots London has to offer. Located beneath the regenerated railway arches and just a stones throw from Borough Market and the Shard, Flat Iron Square is London’s new home for live music, fantastic food and all round good times south of the Thames.
  With bars packed with after work boozers and delicious food flying out of frying pans and pizza ovens, Flat Iron Square needed a EPOS system that could keep pace. Fla
  
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• Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2017 announces finalists

  17-01-2017 10:51
  Brands including Pho, Las Iguanas, wagamama, ASK Italian, Burger & Lobster, Carluccio’s, GBK, MEATliquor, Nando’s, Pizza Express, Revolution, Giggling Squid, and La Tasca, have made the shortlists for this year’s Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards.
  They’re among 67 casual dining pub and restaurant operators nominated for awards across 14 categories, which cover everything from new concepts, menu innovation and employee engagement to marketing and design, as we
  
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• Gidleigh Park receives the first ever five AA Rosette Award to be awarded in January

  17-01-2017 03:05
  Gidleigh Park is celebrating following news it has become the first restaurant to ever be awarded the AA’s top hospitality award of five AA Rosettes in its January announcements.The AA has been awarding Rosettes to restaurants since 1956, with the top award of five rosettes being introduced in 1991. Awarded bi-annually in January and September, previously the top accolade of five AA rosettes has only ever been issued with the main awards in September, but feedback from the inspectors conf
  
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