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Oct 12, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHOne striking line, “men who reign on stars estranged from earth”, seems to carry powerful symbolism. Could Jim be reaching for a connection beyond the earthly, seeking to understand or hope for a spiritual link, both for himself and for others? A sense of alienation is palpable, but there’s a hint of something more, as spirituality seems to thread its way through Jim’s reflections.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH |Tom Kerridge |Allianz Stadium
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C News: Expectations of monumental hospitality delivered by Tom Kerridge and Allianz Stadium. The invitation was to a dinner being held in the private dining room at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, Corinthia London, where Tom Kerridge was doing the cooking, and as it transpired service too. The dinner was arranged to introduce a group of media people to the fine dining offerings from Allianz Stadium’s hospitality team.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHThe interviewee was Victoria Clark, who was accompanied by Heidi Smith, managing director of Learning Abilities CIC, a job coach supporting her client, due to her disabilities. The BBC report of the incident sets out that Ms Clark was called over for the interview, and Ms Smith alleged she explained she was there as a job coach to support her client, due to her disabilities.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C NewsHaving recently dined at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill where the interview took place, I concur with Tom Kerridge’s verdict. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill sits within Corinthia London and as such has a high bar to align with on service provision. Here’s my view on the service, the food, and the alignment challenge.
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C News: Scrutinising the Institute of Hospitality Annual Report 2023. Despite the year being challenging for the hospitality sector, the IoH demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, achieving notable successes that highlighted its growth and global impact. Financial Growth and StabilityThe IoH’s financial performance in 2023 was robust, with income rising by 9.4% against budget forecasts.
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May 20, 2024 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C News: Perfect weather, robots, awards, sublime dining, and 160 bursaries, the IoH Golf Day 2024. This year’s event was situated in The Wishaw Suite, the first building to greet visitors as they enter The Belfry Resort, with sponsor banners on the suite’s front green further extending a warm welcome to all as they arrived. Tea, coffee, bacon, vegetarian, and vegan rolls met with all golfers as they registered for play.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHLaunceston Place comprises mostly residential properties built in the Regency style, semi-detached houses with stucco facades. Each house in keeping with its neighbour but also subtly different, a demonstration of the early Victorian architectural trait of introducing variety through small detail. At the top of Launceston Place where it meets Victoria Grove, you find its namesake restaurant, Launceston Place.
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Sep 11, 2023 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHForte distanced himself from the party a little while ago after repeatedly expressing frustration over the government’s handling of Brexit not being pure enough in its execution. He even threatened to leave the UK and set up again in Italy.
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Aug 28, 2023 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHThe influx of people from many different parts of the world came not only with a willingness to work but also their culinary traditions, adding diversity to the UK’s culinary scene. The arrival of people from across the world had a profound impact on the UK’s hospitality industry, helping to revitalise businesses. Many new arrivals found work in hotels, restaurants, pubs, and catering services.
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Aug 28, 2023 | 
hospitalityandcateringnews.com | Denis Sheehan FIH
By Denis Sheehan FIHOn receipt of the news, I like countless other media people I am sure contacted Shelley Sofier who looks after Michel Roux’s PR requesting an interview with Michel, which was promptly arranged, thank you both. Speaking with Michel Roux is a pleasure, he makes conversation easy, it flows effortlessly and takes the form of an enjoyable chat. Over recent days following the announcement of the closure the subject has come up with almost everyone in the industry I have spoken with.
