In June 2023, the Institute of Hospitality launched the Hearts in Hospitality initiative to acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes of the hospitality industry.
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South West News
Talented South West chefs recognised in prestigious competition
The finals of the South West Chef of the Year competition, which was co-founded by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL, took place this week, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Read moreSt Austell Brewery pubs awarded BII Sustainability Champion status
St Austell Brewery’s pubs have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status.
Read moreFlapjackery’s flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity.
Read moreLove Hospitality – The Burnt Chef Project launches 2024 gala dinner
Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.
Read moreRed Oak Taverns to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
Red Oak Taverns will complete on the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October.
Read moreThatchers introduces apple and blackcurrant variant to its range of fruit ciders
Thatchers Cider is extending its range of fruit ciders with a new Apple and Blackcurrant variant.
Read moreBristol hoteliers join call for business rates support
Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their voices to calls for the Chancellor to take action to prevent a huge business rates bill next April.
Read moreLeading Cornish distillery championed in national Lloyds Bank campaign
Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery has been handpicked as the face of a new national Lloyds Bank campaign.
Read moreSouth West cider makers celebrate Apple Day 2023 announcing a perfect year for cider apples
Cider makers across the South West are celebrating Apple Day on 21st October.
Read moreFirst ever regenerative milk vending trial set to launch at SPAR Market Place in Nunney
Nunney near Frome in Somerset will be the setting for a brand new regenerative milk vending trial, which will see Golden Hooves milk and milkshakes being sold in-store for the first time.
Read moreSt Austell Brewery becomes first pub company to partner with food waste app and provide free meals for local community
St Austell Brewery is trailblazing a partnership with a food waste app giving away surplus food from its South West pubs.
Read moreSmall business boost: Sandwich Sandwich named Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
Bristol based Sandwich Sandwich is the Uber Eats UK and Ireland’s Restaurant of the Year, triumphing above thousands of independent eateries for the title.
Read moreRegency recruits in response to business growth
Regency Purchasing Group wants to recruit more than 20 new people in response to significant growth and an increase in demand for its services.
Read moreSun shines on green ice-cream
The popular Cornish organic ice-cream brand, Roskilly’s, has invested more than £200,000 in a new solar power system, with help from asset finance provider, Ignition.
Read moreCornwall’s leading distillery launches new seasonal events for Harvest & Christmas
Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery launches a new seasonal event series ‘Colwith Distillery Sessions’, alongside private venue hire – offering destination dining inspired by the countryside.
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