The Orangery

Today’s news in brief – 19/04/24

Asda has appointed Mac Plumton as the new MD of Leon. He will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023. Plumpton held senior positions at Tapas Revolution for 10 years until 2020, first as operations director and then as MD from November…

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Rangeford Villages appoints new executive chef for The Orangery

Rangeford Villages has announced the appointment of Danijel Furjan to open and manage its new restaurant, ‘The Orangery’. The new venue at Siddington Park village in Cirencester will open to the public on 13 May for lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Furjan was born and…

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The Woodman Inn in Yorkshire unveils wedding venue refurb

The Woodman Inn has revealed it has undergone a refurbishment of its events space, elevating its status as a wedding venue in Yorkshire.  The pub was acquired privately by Robinsons Brewery in June 2022 and has been central to its wedding strategy in the five pubs it owns with wedding…

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Today’s news in brief – 04/10/23

Tortilla revenues grew 22% to £32.7m during the 26 weeks ending 2 July, due to eased cost pressures and increased consumer confidence. However, Adjusted EBITDA decreased from £2.5m in H1 2022 to £1.8m due to the absence of government support received in the prior year. The group also integrated Chilango…

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The Orangery at Blenheim Palace reopens following £2m refurb

Blenheim Palace has announced the opening of its 18th Century Orangery following the completion of a £2m restoration project to replace the glass ceiling with timber and slate back to its original design. The Orangery which offers afternoon teas, Sunday roasts, corporate meetings and even weddings at the UNESCO World…

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Blenheim Palace unveils Clementine’s on the Lawn restaurant

Blenheim Palace has launched a new restaurant, Clementine’s on the Lawn, this summer. The Orangery, which will undergo major renovations in 2023, and Clementine Churchill, Sir Winston Churchill’s wife, are the inspirations behind the restaurant’s citrus name. The new restaurant is built inside a glass conservatory structure and oversees the…

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Sun Street Hotel launches The Orangery Bar and Kitchen

Sun Street Hotel in Shoreditch has launched its new restaurant, The Orangery Bar and Kitchen. The Orangery features a glass roof and incorporates “stylish and modern” accents throughout the dining space. It also includes burnt orange leather furnishings and exposed brick walls. According to Sun Street Hotel, the tropical greenery…

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Shaker Group takes on first Star Pubs & Bars lease

Shaker Group, an operator and hospitality consultancy run by husband-and-wife team Adam and Theresa Freeth, has taken on its first Star Pubs and Bars lease, The White Hart in Redditch. The group will work alongside operations manager Victoria Coliandris. The White Hart, which has been closed since the start of…

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Gary Duffy promoted to head chef at Rockliffe Hall

Rockliffe Hall  has announced the promotion of Gary Duffy to Old Hall and Orangery head chef. Duffy succeeds Richard Allen, who decided to step down from the post after almost five years at the four AA-Rosette restaurant in Hurworth, near Darlington. Duffy is said to have worked closely with Allen,…

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