Sommelier
Coverage focused on wine service, beverage leadership, and front-of-house excellence within the UK restaurant, bar, and hospitality sector. This section explores wine list strategy, training programmes, recruitment trends, and guest experience initiatives led by drinks professionals in premium and high-volume venues alike. Whether managing beverage cost, elevating service standards, or responding to changing guest expectations, this content supports operators and F&B leaders investing in quality wine and drinks programmes.
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneAwards & Events
Le Cordon Bleu to host first summer festival
On Saturday 29 June, culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting its first ever summer festival to give attendees a taste of the range of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge it has to offer. Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations from well known chefs as well…
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May- 2019 -1 MayPeople
The Savoy appoints Anne Lomas as director of restaurants
The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas has been appointed director of restaurants at the London hotel. Formerly general manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, and Simpson’s in the Strand, along with in-room dining. Lomas will…
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Jan- 2019 -17 JanuaryRestaurants
Ross Bryans appointed head chef at Les 110 de Taillevent London
Ross Bryans has been appointed head chef at Les 110 de Taillevent London where he will be tasked with serving a new menu to showcase his creative approach to cooking and understanding for classical techniques from his French culinary background. Bryans has worked alongside some of the most successful chefs…
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Dec- 2018 -19 DecemberAwards & Events
‘Sloe Gin World Champions 2018’ announced
This year’s Sloe Gin World Championships, held at the George Inn village pub near Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 16 December, saw two previous winners awarded the top prizes. The commercial title was retained by London-based Mother’s Ruin, who also won in 2017, while the homemade category was won by professional…
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Aug- 2018 -24 AugustRestaurants
Pimlico’s Lorne restaurant to reopen following flooding
Lorne restaurant in London’s Pimlico is set to reopen after it was devastated by flash floods, and the restaurant has been closed since 29 May. The restaurant ran by sommelier Katie Exton and chef Peter Hall is located on one of the most popular dining spots in the vicinity of…
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