Alliance Group has secured three awards at this year’s British Pie Awards, winning Class Winner and Gold for its Pure South Beef and Peppercorn Pie and Silver for its quintessential New Zealand filling – Pure South Minced Beef and Cheddar Pie. Like the UK, pies are a firm favourite on menus in New Zealand, so it’s fitting for a New Zealand producer to excel in the British pie awards in a celebration of a culinary tradition cherished across both nations.   The annual awards ceremony, which took place this month in Melton Mowbray, showcased the craft of bakers, butchers and other produ ..read more

As spring blossoms, Savage Garden invites you to enjoy our fresh Spring food and cocktail menu while taking in the stunning views of the London skyline. Embrace the season’s renewal as you indulge in delectable dishes amidst the backdrop of iconic landmarks including The Shard, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Savage Garden, the iconic rooftop bar renowned for its innovative cocktails, is proud to introduce its latest creation: the Legends & Libations menu. This seasonal offering invites guests on a journey through myths and legends from around the world, infused with the vibra ..read more

ROSEMULLION DISTILLERY’S ICONIC DRY GIN IS VOTED THE BEST IN ENGLAND (WORLD DRINKS AWARDS 2024).OUTPERFORMING BIG BRANDS FOR 6 YEARS, 61 AWARDS AND COUNTING Helford based, family run Artisan distillery, Rosemullion, are delighted to announce that they have again come out on top, winning the England title at the World Drinks Awards 2024 for their iconic Dry Gin.  This prestigious accolade now brings their award tally to 61, making Rosemullion one of the most awarded distilleries in the country.  This winning cycle, which began in 2019, is all the more remarkable for this small but ded ..read more

To celebrate the 2024 Olympics being hosted in Paris, Piccadilly’s iconic hotel, The Dilly, is launching a brand-new Parisian themed afternoon tea to give visitors a taste of Paris, right in the heart of London. Available from 13th May, the new Parisian afternoon tea will be served at the hotel’s elegant Terrace at The Dilly, replacing its classic London-themed afternoon tea for a limited time only.   The new afternoon tea lineup features a selection of delicious sandwiches with nods to various French flavours, including the Jambon-beurre; a French baguette with sliced ham and cheese, the ..read more

According to a report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), personal wellbeing throughout the UK has been on the decline as of March 2023. This shows the importance of creating a comfortable and safe environment that helps to look after and boost your wellbeing, especially in your home. Incorporating natural mood boosters can have a significantly positive impact when considering ways to improve mental wellbeing at home. Fire can be hugely soothing, both in the sounds of the crackling as it burns and the warm glow it emanates onto your skin when you sit in front of one. In fact, a study ..read more

Sommet Education, a leading worldwide player in hospitality education boasting a community of 10,000 students and 60,000 influential alumni worldwide, has launched its Foundation, a significant milestone aimed at supporting employment challenges within the hospitality sector. The Foundation will concentrate on tackling the sector’s employment challenges by focusing on two levers of action: offering scholarships for hospitality education to talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and advocating for careers and professions in hospitality.   Empowering individuals from underserv ..read more

The DRU Virtuo Evolve transforms any hospitality setting, creating a beautiful focal point to make you feel at home. It has realistic flames, authentic sound effects and remote or app controls, with multiple flame colours and patterns. There are a choice of models and designs and the fires can be combined with media walls, false chimneys and other architectural features. And with zero emissions and low energy consumption, the Virtuo Evolve combines luxury with sustainability. Virtuo Evolve in hotel sea view bedroom Designed with safety in mind With the Virtuo Evolve, you have no safety concern ..read more

The latest insolvency figures for England and Wales show a 17% decrease in all company insolvencies in March 2024 compared with the month prior, yet figures remain much higher than seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oliver Collinge, Director at restructuring and insolvency firm, PKF Littlejohn, says that despite the fall in numbers the corporate failure rate remains unusually high. These statistics and the recent failure of some high-profile businesses like Body Shop and Ted Baker are a reminder that there is still significant uncertainty in the UK economy and many businesses remain vulne ..read more

Cloud-based RFID System from HID Reduces Shipping Errors and Saves Thousands in Operational Efficiencies   HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces today that Royal Jersey Laundry has introduced a new tracking feature of HID’s linen management platform at each of its 5-star hotel customer sites to guarantee that drivers drop off and collect precise linen stock and that costly errors are avoided. This new feature replaces a paper-based system used by drivers for the management of cages filled with clean/soiled linen delivered/collected at customer sites. It now pr ..read more

The Isle of Wight Distillery, producers of Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Salt Vodka and Mermaid Spiced Rum are delighted to announce their summer collaboration with The Garden Cowes to provide a new waterside venue for 2024 – The Mermaid Garden. Opening in May, The Mermaid Garden has unrivalled views across the Solent and is ideally located in front of the Island Sailing Club, within the heart of the nautical sailing town of Cowes. Visitors will be able to enjoy live music, great food, Mermaid cocktails and Mermaid Gin & Tonics at the Isle of Wight’s most exciting new summer venue.     I ..read more