Bedford
Regional coverage of hospitality and foodservice developments across Bedford—spanning the town centre, Goldington, Kempston, and Castle Lane areas. Tracks openings and closures of restaurants, pubs, and cafés, venue refurbishments, and pop‑up dining experiences shaped by student demand, commuter patterns, and local regeneration activity. Also covers licensing updates, energy cost pressures, and operator resilience in a market balancing affordability with growing visitor and community trade.
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Mar- 2019 -13 MarchFeatures
The history of the British afternoon tea
Although it may seem as though the good old British afternoon tea has always been around, that’s not actually the case – it really only dates back to 1840. But let’s start at the beginning with the tea itself, rather than the little sandwiches and cakes that go with it…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneAwards & Events
Newmarket chef scoops first prize in regional competition
Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa’s commis chef, Crystal Newton, has won first prize in the Passion to Inspire 2018 hospitality competition, beating teams of young chefs from across the region. Representing her college West Suffolk College, Newton worked in a team of three (two in the kitchen and one front-of-house)…
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