Hospitality

Ashburton Cookery School achieve top marks!

Ashburton Cookery School and Chef’s Academy, in Devon, has been awarded ‘ICSA Academy’ status for their 2023/24 students intake, from the leading regulatory body, the Independent Cookery School Association.

Hearts in Hospitality honors breakfast chef Gerry Barage of Castle Hotel, Taunton

In June 2023, the Institute of Hospitality launched the Hearts in Hospitality initiative to acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes of the hospitality industry.

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.

St Austell Brewery pubs awarded BII Sustainability Champion status

St Austell Brewery’s pubs have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status.

Love 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.

Bath hotels sweep the board at prestigious hotel awards

At the Boutique Hotelier Awards which recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the boutique hotel industry, four Bath properties scooped awards including The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath which won Boutique Hotel of the Year 2023.

Thatchers supports pub customers with investment in their outdoor space

Three pubs across the UK have received a fantastic £10,000 garden makeover from Somerset cider maker, Thatchers.

Bristol 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.

Cornish hotel scoops major national hotelier award

Luxury Cornish hotel, The Headland, has been described as an “inspiration to others” after being crowned Independent Hotel of the Year at a national award ceremony.

The Crown, Tolldown, reopens after extensive refurbishment

The Crown, Tolldown, managed by Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group), has reopened following an extensive refurbishment inside and out.

Regency 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.

Cornwall’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.

Producer celebrates a meaty haul at the National Craft Butchers Awards

Cornish meat specialists Primrose Herd came away with an impressive haul at the National Craft Butchers Awards this year, receiving one Gold, three Silver and a Bronze from an experienced panel of expert judges.

Certificate presentation as Arkell’s Strawberry Thief celebrates pub design award win

The Arkell’s Strawberry Thief, Swindon has been awarded the New Build Award in CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards, New Build category and today played host to a special certificate presentation to recognise the win.

Devon’s culinary talent honoured at annual Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (2nd October) night’s 12th Food Drink Devon Awards.

Exeter College’s @thirty-four restaurant is named AA college restaurant of the year

The Exeter College student-run restaurant, @thirty-four is going from strength to strength.

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