Lighting can make or break an interior design scheme and as The Gallivant select Gong’s beautiful designs,  Jo Plismy of Gong, considers the part lighting has to play in boutique hotels. 

Leading discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight offers consumer insight and ideas for hospitality operators who want to feel the love and boost their business this Valentine’s Day. 

Focusing on the essence of what a comforting bowl of soup means to its customers, Baxters has developed and refreshed five of its fan favourites soup recipes, Cream of Tomato, Minestrone, Cream of Chicken, Carrot and Coriander and Country Garden.

LUXURY CHOCOLATE DRINKS TO WARM THE HEART DURING THE MONTH OF LOVE

Knoops, the UK’s cult chocolate drinks brand, has launched the sweetest range of gifts for the most romantic time of the year.

“Some hae meat and canna eat, and some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit.” Robert Burns

Aviko has released its must-read annual Food Trends Report, an accessible and practical guide for operators to thrive in 2023.

With hospitality on the road to recovery following the pandemic, Aviko’s Food Trends Report 2023 delves into what foodservice operators can anticipate in the year ahead, the market challenges and how to navigate them, what consumers expect, as well as a look at the hottest food trends that are shaping menus.

In light of the tumultuous global challenges which have dramatically affected the hospitality industry, now more than ever we need to fully understand the reality of developing properties in international contexts.

For owners, developers, investors, managers and other professionals involved in hotel development and investment, the operating environment has shifted to such a degree that as we begin 2023 we need to consider how to respond to the latest challenges. For every challenge, however, there is opportunity. Here are six opportunities for global hotel development projects.

The recipe uses the GAIL’s dark sourdough, made with wheat and wholemeal flours.

A dark, chewy, bitter-sweet crust, and tight, tacky crumb deliver a complex, wholesome flavour that make it the perfect platform for a toastie. The choice of cheese for this toastie is the semi-hard Mayfield Swiss cheese by Buchanan’s Cheesemonger. It has a creamy, sweet, nutty flavour that holds its own against the other flavours in this sandwich.

Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, continues to experience tremendous growth with the addition of two new multi-unit franchise partners, Bobby Sidhu and Omar Chagani. The UK’s leading fast-casual franchise brand will be boosting its presence across the UK with 20 new stores across the West Midlands and London over the next three years.

The country’s top restaurants and chicken shops will compete in a challenge in aid of The Childhood Trust this February at Kricket Brixton

£15 tickets include unlimited Keralan Fried Chicken and two Kingfisher beers

British restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, as it firms up its exciting calendar of ticketed events for 2023 announces the appointment of Martin Dibben in a new role as Head of Champagne.

Having previously worked with the group on the events side of the business for five years, Dibben will be responsible for the wine lists across Searcys’ portfolio whilst leading on Champagne experiences and masterclasses.

• The legendary Hard Rock Cafe, synonymous with American food and good times, will offer exclusive package deals to watch this year’s big game on Sunday 12 February 2023.
• Packages start from £59, though fans who want to go all out can pay £99 for an extravagant VIP offer at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus.
• Expect a lively atmosphere and Big Game entertainment at the home of the American burger in London.
• Bookings:  Hard Rock Cafe London and Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

Tuesday evening (10th January 2022), a special fundraising dinner was held at Michelin-starred Benares Mayfair in support of UNICEF’s Pakistan Floods Appeal and the Pakistan Environment Trust.

Hosted by Ben Goldsmith and his sister Jemima Khan, who is a UNICEF ambassador and writer and producer of the new film WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (released 24 February), guests enjoyed a specially created tasting menu from Executive Chef Sameer Taneja whilst raising over £150,000 for the two charities.

Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its successful portfolio of award-winning venues into a new city with the introduction of Manahatta, Sheffield.

The group currently operates 18 premium bars across the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar & Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta. The company has secured planning permission for the new site located in the Yorkshire city of Sheffield and will be transformed into a Manahatta bar launching in February.

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a leading business school specialising in hospitality and luxury, has joined forces with The Vendôm Company for the second edition of the EXCELLENCE by Vendôm trade show later this month. Dedicated exclusively to recruitment in the luxury sector, the event will be held at the Hôtel Le Marois in Paris on 26^th January and is also available online on 25^th, 26^th and 27^th January.