Report bolsters price argument

MINIMUM pricing received a further boost last week when the University of Sheffield published an updated report on the impact the legislation would have. The...

Chef enters hall of fame

RAYMOND Blanc’s successful culinary career was honoured at hospitality show Hotelympia last week when the chef was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Blanc has...

Carlton seeks capital connection

THE firm behind Glasgow’s Carlton George hotel is on the lookout for premises in Edinburgh city centre. Carlton Hotel Collection, which also operates hotels in...

A uniform approach can pay dividends

ENSURING your staff are wearing appropriate workwear is crucial for any professional operation, whether employees are customer-facing or not. That’s the view of Ric Shonfeld,...
Malcolm Webster

Chef’s special: Malcolm Webster

Malcolm Webster, Executive chef, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh How long have you been in the catering business? I’ve been in the catering and hospitality...
• The programme will include a series of food and drink-themed events across Scotland in 2015.

Recipe of food year is success

Ad campaign will capitalise on this year’s events A YEAR-long programme showcasing Scotland’s food and drink promises to raise the profile of Scottish restaurants. The Year...

Negotiate for festive prices

Good value is key this Christmas, new report says Negotiating on price when ordering seasonal produce could pay dividends for operators this Christmas, a new...

Chefs on hand at Paisley food fest

Michelin starred chef Nick Nairn was sharing some tricks of the trade in Paisley on April 23 as part of the town’s second annual...

New look for island hotel

THE Harbour Inn & Restaurant on Islay has been relaunched with a new look. Owners Neil and Carol Scott have revamped the seven guest bedrooms...

Zonal strikes gold

ZONAL Retail Data Systems has picked up a Gold Standard Award (GSA) for its training provision. The EPOS firm, which supplies the hospitality sector, won...

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