St Albans

Focuses on hospitality and foodservice activity in a historic Hertfordshire city, from the bustling Cathedral Quarter and charming city centre to vibrant areas like Fleetville and Verulam. Updates highlight new restaurant and pub openings, menu trends, investment in local venues, seasonal dining opportunities, and regulatory changes affecting operators, alongside profiles of notable chefs and coverage of events that draw in both locals and visitors.

May- 2018 -

21 May

Food and Drink

Sopwell House to launch Wimbledon-inspired menu

Sopwell House in St Albans has announced it is launching a new Wimbledon inspired menu for afternoon teas. The menu will run for the duration of the championships and will see the hotel offering a variety of Wimbledon related strawberries and cream cakes. Macarons on the menu will be served…
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15 May

Opinion

How will the industry tackle the increasing number of no shows at peak times?

Throughout my 30 years in the industry I’ve witnessed many waves of change. One of the most increasingly frustrating trends is for customers not to turn up for their booking or to cancel at the last minute. Bookings used to involve a phone call and a fiercely guarded paper diary full…
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