United Kingdom Restaurants News

Fine dining restaurant Giardino, in the Kempinski Corvinus Hotel in Budapest, Hungary, attributes 21% increase in wine sales to the introduction of the iRiS Sommelier, the impressive application that has turned their wine menu digital.

Obergine have developed a competition entry website and competition management system to support Sommelier Wine Awards year-on-year growth.

Events & Hospitality QM at Queen Mary, University of London receives a 'Good Egg' award for its commitment to ethical food sourcing from Compassion in World Farming.

KeyPOS the latest EPoS Solution from Keystep has gone live at the Holiday Inn at Leamington Spa to support them through the festive period and beyond.

This December, The Ritz becomes more magical than ever before as the iconic palatial exterior and spectacular Louis XV1 décor within are transformed into an Edwardian festive wonderland.

A new piece of public art, dubbed the ‘Spirit of St Christopher’ is being unveiled in Central London’s shopping and dining district of St Christopher’s Place.

Raisins, blackberry wine and crab apple jelly were just some of the ingredients used in a ‘blind’ New Forest Marque sausage taste-test at The Pig in Brockenhurst to celebrate ‘British Sausage Week.’

This festive season the Red Lion in Brill is offering visitors more than just a ‘Christmas lunch’. They have designed a menu to allow customers and their friends to enjoy an evening of festive delights.

Renowned chef and restaurateur Peter Ilic and his business partner Milan Kosanovic have just opened a new and exciting Steakhouse located on Gray’s Inn Road, London.

To celebrate British Sausage Week (31 October – 6 November) the New Forest Marque is teaming up with Oakwood Butchers, New Forest Marque Sausage Champion 2010, to bring someone’s favourite sausage recipe to life.

Solopress.com, one of the UK's leading eco-friendly printers, are proud to announce their contribution to the new Too Good to Waste food campaign for restaurants across the UK.

UK's first Crowne Plaza Resort opens its doors to the new faces of hospitality with two recruitment days.

On Saturday 8th October, Frankie and Benny’s opens its doors for the first time at McArthurGlen’s Bridgend Designer Outlet with a fun day out for all the family.

Delivers improved service and increased revenues in family dining restaurants

Customer Service & Staff Efficiency for Restaurants & Retailers at the new Westfield Stratford shopping centre

West Midlands based Office Interior Design Solutions company TEC72 are pleased to announce the launch of their latest unique product range.

TableLocator System tracks food orders and locates tables automaticaly. New product from Pager Call Systems Ltd

London, UK – July 2011 Voucher Choice races ahead and launches secure SMS vouchers for its restaurant vouchers online

The 2011 American Express Spendsetters Report reveals that 46% of British consumers dubbed “The New Villager” now try to support their local economy through their local shopping choices and habits.

UK soft drink lovers will soon experience the premium brand, Jarritos (pronounced “ha-ree-tos”), set to launch this summer. This authentic Mexican sparkling drink will delight young and old alike with their range of fruit flavours.

Velo Vietnamese Restaurant Select the Star Micronics TUP592 from DED for Integration into their Innovative Food Ordering Kiosk

Forget chocolates, roses and oysters! All you need to feel all loved up this Valentine’s Day is a stroll, meal or weekend break in one of the most picturesque, and secluded country estates in the UK.

Celebrity TV chef Mafiz Ali has concocted not just one, but TWO enchantingly romantic menus at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, South Ayrshire to celebrate St Valentine‘s Day on Tuesday 14 February.

Reservation portals Gourmeo.com and Tablespots.co.uk merge , + In addition to dining reservations at 30% off, now offering culinary experiences at up to 50% off

Brunello Restaurant at Baglioni Hotel London turns to digital wine menu, embracing modern technology though iRiS Sommelier and enhancing the enjoyment of wine selection

Skinner’s Brewery enjoyed a record year in 2011 by exceeding £4 million sales despite the tough economic climate.

A bistro which threatened to collapse three years ago is set to re-open with a new name and under new ownership.

Specifiers and facilities managers can now improve infection control in the workplace with a newly award-winning door handle – WristPull www.wristpull.com.

iPad owners with a hectic lifestyle will benefit from the FridgePad – the latest must-have accessory that’s fast become one of the top sellers at Monsterstuff.co.uk.

Wine and dine the special person in your life with Claydon Country House’s special Valentine’s Day menu.

Eau de Vie fresh filtered water system offers a sustainable alternative to bottled water at the River Café

18 January 2012: With newly released figures of 2.68 million unemployed people, there's a need for establishments offering training in real careers,a fact recognised by Ashburton Cookery School in Devon with the launch of its new Chefs Academy.

Fine dining restaurant Giardino, in the Kempinski Corvinus Hotel in Budapest, Hungary, attributes 21% increase in wine sales to the introduction of the iRiS Sommelier, the impressive application that has turned their wine menu digital.

Obergine have developed a competition entry website and competition management system to support Sommelier Wine Awards year-on-year growth.

Go-Go Gaggia is a new street coffee service operating from the back of a Smart Car.

The Editor of LoughboroughLife.com today announced the launch of LoughboroughLife.com forums, offering Loughborough residents the opportunity to connect with one another online.

X2 expands sales team for new breed of tablet computer-based electronic dining solutions

Giraffe restaurants are using QSR’s ConnectSmart Hostess capacity management software to maximise sales.

Fine Individual Hotels has a renowned reputation for supporting independent luxury hotels in the UK and we are pleased to announce the addition of 20 new hotels to the website.

After being under different managements in the last few years, The Swan is set to re-open its doors with a new team.As of the 2nd January 2012 Feast will be taking over the running of The Swan pub in Great Shefford, with new chefs and new management.

Winterhalter is now offering undercounter warewashers with glass doors and blue interior lighting, combining the technological innovation and performance of the UC Series with a new sexy and fashionable design.

Fantastic news for the StreetSmart campaign sees the government doubling the amount raised in Cornwall for local homeless charities.

TV celebrity chef Mafiz Ali is delighted to announce that he will be holding his very first Burns Supper at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, Ayrshire, Scotland on Tuesday 24 January 2012.

From succulent turkey and roast rib of beef to wild mushroom ravioli, there is enough choice to make sure everyone is more than satisfied.

An international award winning chef has joined Tregenna Castle Hotel’s team. Scott Young brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Executive Head Chef at the St Ives hotel.

Farther and son duo Adam and Steve Barnes embarked on a quest in 2011, that quest was to build a website with all the venues in Hertfordshire on and to use Adams design skills to make it look nice and work well

Celtic Manor has upgraded the catering for its five-star convention and conference facilities and has installed bespoke foodservice counters from Moffat.

Rational has had to increase production capacity to cope with demand for its new SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency

Samsung shows new products and updated range on Nisbets stand N1846 at Hotelympia 2012

Quo Vadis has installed an Eau de Vie filtered water system from Classeq. This allows Quo Vadis to serve bottled, chilled mains water that’s been fresh-filtered on site. It is served to customers in branded Eau de Vie bottles, priced at £2.50.

Events & Hospitality QM at Queen Mary, University of London receives a 'Good Egg' award for its commitment to ethical food sourcing from Compassion in World Farming.

It pays to take a few moments to check out vital equipment to ensure there won’t be any hitches in the festive service. Classeq, the British manufacturer of glass and dishwashers, offers tips to keep a constant supply of clean items coming through.

Norfolk pop-up restaurant and event caterer, Owsley-Brown Food Company, has invested in a new, simple to use blast chiller from Precision.

KeyPOS the latest EPoS Solution from Keystep has gone live at the Holiday Inn at Leamington Spa to support them through the festive period and beyond.

The Grosvenor Spa has upgraded its Pamper Me loyalty card as part of an ambitious expansion plan.

The Chester Grosvenor’s food and beverage manager Mark Bevan has won an award in the ‘Oscars’ of the hospitality industry.

We’re nearly halfway through the StreetSmart fundraising campaign and a new iPhone application has been launched to enable diners to find their local participating restaurant.

The Garden Centre Group is celebrating its commitment to British farmers and producers by creating its ‘Best of British’ Christmas menu. With 91 of the Group’s 130 garden centres having its own restaurant, a home-made meal is never far away.

Winterhalter’s interactive stand at Hotelympia 2012 will showcase the latest in warewashing technology, with experts on hand to answer any queries, a chance to see how the machines work and how to deliver top cleaning results time and time again.

KeyPOS is a next generation EPOS solution and is launched in the UK at the HOSPACE 2011 Conference and Exhibition at the Sofitel, T5 Heathrow Airport.

The new Rational SelfCooking Center has been hailed as a ‘quantum leap forward’ in cooking technology. Visitors to Hotelympia 2012 will be able to see chefs preparing dishes in the unit and taste the results.

At Covent Garden, Tamarai houses the best Pan Asian Food in London, which is complemented with an extensive wine and cocktail list.

The Arts Club, London has installed a variety of Winterhalter warewashers – consultants ABDA say they are an obvious choice for this type of busy, high end operation.

FRIMA’s new VarioCooking Center Multificiency will be demonstrated on Stand N1115 Hotelympia 2012.

A County Durham restaurant which offers a cut price taste of silver service reopened today after a major refurbishment.

Christmas ice machine checklist from Classeq Ice-O-Matic ensures ice and drinks keep flowing in the festive season.

This week at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, South Ayrshire, Scotland, celebrity TV chef Mafiz Ali and his staff held a Halloween party for pupils, parents and teachers from nearby Minishant Primary School.

This December, The Ritz becomes more magical than ever before as the iconic palatial exterior and spectacular Louis XV1 décor within are transformed into an Edwardian festive wonderland.

A great day out for the whole family lies in store as Turnberry Resort introduces monthly Sunday Brunches in its 1906 Restaurant this weekend.

A new piece of public art, dubbed the ‘Spirit of St Christopher’ is being unveiled in Central London’s shopping and dining district of St Christopher’s Place.