Monthly Archives: April 2012

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Outlook improved for UK foodservice, finds Horizons’ briefing

With consumers’ average spend on eating out now standing at £13.80 and some 72% of UK adults eating out on a regular basis, the UK’s foodservice market is in a strong position from which to emerge from the downturn and to capitalise on the fact customers are starting to have more money in their pockets.

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Academy appoints new events and membership manager

The Academy of Food & Wine Service has appointed Sarah Peters as its new Events and Membership Manager to run its extensive programme of events and competitions including Sommelier of the Year, Restaurant Manager of the Year and the Academy Annual Awards.

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Host announces six contract wins as company growth gathers pace

Host Contract Management, the independent contract catering company run by CEO Bill Toner, has won six new contracts across the UK including a prestigious three-site contract in Scotland with call centre specialist Response. The Glasgow-based units will cater for a total of 1,000 employees at Response, offering a five-day week catering service. The three-year contract, […]

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HVS Executive Search launches the Power of Advice

Twenty of the world’s most successful hospitality leaders have contributed their views to a thought-provoking new 10-minute film, entitled The Power of Advice. The film, produced for HVS Executive Search by The Hobo Film Company with an original score by French composer Jean-Gabriel Becker, explores themes surrounding the giving and receiving of advice in a […]

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Moet & Chandon to sponsor UK Sommelier of the Year competition

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is delighted to announce that premier Champagne house Moët & Chandon has signed a three-year sponsorship of its prestigious UK Sommelier of the Year competition. “The UK Sommelier of the Year is a great fit with Moët & Chandon and we are very much looking forward to […]

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