Food and Drink
White Peaks Café unveils new ice cream parlour
Since winning the contract to cater for all dining venues at RBG Kew, Peyton & Byrne’s presence has gone from strength to strength, offering a dining experience for everyone whether looking for a sit-down meal in the Orangery, a family offering at the White Peaks Café or a decent cup of coffee in the new Victoria Gate Café.
Healthy hydration at the touch of a button
A new counter top hot and cold water dispenser has been launched to provide a cleaner, smarter and faster source of water in the home.
The evolution of the great British picnic
British picnic baskets will be subject to a surge of cultural influence this summer, with pitta bread, cous cous, guacamole, tortilla chips and hummus sitting alongside traditional picnic staples in our quintessentially British hampers.
Preserving course at Swinton Park Cookery School
The Cookery School at Swinton Park has launched a new Masterclass in Preserving – “Preserving the Nation” – which is being run by Michelle “Clippy” McKenna.
Celebrating the Glorious Grouse at Swinton Park
Following on from Swinton Park’s recent coverage in the highly popular ITV “The Dales” series, the hotel has launched a “Glorious Grouse” dinner.
Potli Restaurant to open in Ravenscourt Park
Potli Restaurant, focusing on Indian market cooking, will be opening its doors in July at 319 – 321 King Street, W6, on the site of what was Tandoori Nights. The restaurant will offer a value-for-money experience in a casual and friendly environment, focusing on the kind of fresh, wholesome and traditional dishes commonly served in marketplace across the Subcontinent.
TV chef to serve Kentish produce for British Open golf VIPs
TV chef Richard Phillips is producing a Kentish produce menu, featuring some his exquisite signature dishes for VIPs and clubhouse members at Sandwich Golf Club’s fine dinning restaurant at the British Open Golf in July.
Enjoy the tantalising tastes of Touchwood
Touchwood is giving Solihull residents the chance to sample the sensational new menus available at a selection of its top restaurants this summer, with its exciting free food festival.
Bryan Webb shares seafood culinary secrets
Bryan Webb, chef/patron at the Michelin rated Tyddyn Llan in Denbighshire, will be sharing the secrets of cooking seafood at the Aberaeron Seafood Festival on July 10.
Novak Djokovic’s famous “Gluten free menu” at Little Bay Restaurants
Peter Ilic, founder of Modern European restaurant chain Little Bay, is introducing “Gluten free pasta, Gluten free beer & Strawberries & Cream” to all his restaurants, influenced by the hidden secret of unbeatable tennis player Mr Novak Djokovic.
Leamington Food & Drink Festival returns
The highly popular Royal Leamington Spa Food & Drink Festival returns for a fourth year on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September in the Royal Pump Room Gardens. The Festival, which is free to attend, will yet again feature an exciting action-packed programme over the two days.
Up and coming Head Chef joins The Castle in Taunton
Jamie Raftery is one to watch. A promising chef at only 27, Raftery has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.
The Little Greek Pie Company opens for breakfast
The Little Greek Pie Company, bringing authentic Greek pies to London, which opened its doors on Cleveland Street last month, is now open for breakfast and serving a filling an nutritious ‘breakfast pie,’ as well as tea and coffee to eat in or take away.
Carden Park chefs win royal praise
Three chefs from a top Chester hotel were among those commended by the Duchess of Cornwall on their three course menu at a luncheon following the opening of the National Assembly for Wales by the Queen in Cardiff.
Frankie Dettori rides 440 Maserati horses to his new restaurant
Frankie Dettori, the most famous Italian jockey in the world, arrived at the opening of his new restaurant ‘Cavallino’, in the heart of Chelsea, ‘riding’ 440 horses of a brand new Maserati GranCabrio.