Herefordshire

Royal Crescent Hotel relaunches restaurant and adds outdoor terrace

Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa in Bath has relaunched its Montagu’s Mews restaurant and bar space, in addition to launching a brand new heated dining terrace, following a total restaurant refurbishment. Designed by Shelley Reiner, director of London based interior design company Suited, Montagu’s Mews reflects a typical 18th Century…

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The Woozy Pig relocates to AC Lloyd Space Business Centre

Gloucestershire-based street food business, The Woozy Pig, has announced its relocation to AC Lloyd Space Business Centre in Cheltenham, which offers multi-use units ranging from 275 to 775 sq ft. The event catering business, which is run by professionally trained chef Matt Jefferies, is said to exclusively use local suppliers…

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Finance minister: ‘no current plans’ to extend VAT cut

Jessie Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire and financial secretary for the treasury, has revealed there are “no current plans” to extend the VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors. Following a question on the matter from Scott Benton, MP for Blackpool, Norman said: “The temporary reduced rate…

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Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3

UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3 this weekend, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in many parts of the country.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the increased restrictions were necessary in order to control the…

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Michelin-starred restaurant Pensons to reopen on 15 July

Michelin Star restaurant, Pensons, has announced the reopening of its site from tomorrow (15 July). The only Michelin-starred restaurant on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Shropshire border has revealed the social distancing measures put in place, which includes tables being “much more widely spaced” than the government guidance and the front of house team…

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Simon Bolsover joins Green Dragon Hotel as executive chef

The Green Dragon Hotel has appointed Simon Bolsover as its new executive chef. Bolsover most recent roles included executive head chef at The Coniston Hotel and Seaham Hall Hotel and Spa having previously worked alongside Raymond Blanc and Keith Floyd. Bolsover said he is now “excited to put down roots”…

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