Posts Tagged ‘hospitality’
The perfect return for Number One head chef Mark
The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish born chef’s homecoming to the Rocco Forte hotel, follows a 13 year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most respected…
Read MoreHotel awards were so full of Prestige for the winners
Prestige Hotel Awards took over the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Sunday night, for its Scottish awards ceremony. On Sunday evening, over 400 guests converged on the venue to celebrate as winners and highly recommended were announced in this year’s close-run competition. Now celebrating its 3rd year, proudly supported by the title partner Allied Irish Bank,…
Read MorePrize for Scotland’s most family-friendly hotel
Dumfries House Lodge near Cumnock was recognised as Scotland’s outstanding family-friendly destination at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Hospitality staff at the estate saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales 12 years ago were praised for their efforts at Prestige Hotel Awards at The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. At the annual Prestige…
Read MoreIt’s two in a row for Scotland’s Hotel of the Year
A Perthshire hotel is celebrating after being named Scotland’s Hotel of the Year (under 50 rooms) at the 2019 Prestige Hotel Awards. Presented by Allied Irish bank, the ceremony took place in Glasgow last week. Fighting off competition from hotels across Scotland, East Haugh House were back to defend their title of Scotland’s Hotel of…
Read MoreGet yourself a qualification in whisky tasting
Whisky enthusiasts, brand ambassadors, whisky and hospitality professionals and sommeliers are set to benefit from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s latest course – a Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky. Fully accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), the one-day course will offer candidates the chance to learn about the human olfactory system, flavour development…
Read MoreTime running out to enter seafood competition
The countdown is on for chefs to enter Seafood Scotland’s Pride of Plate competition. Closing this Friday, 22 March, the #prideofplate campaign is looking for chefs across Scotland to share a proud seafood dish of their creation to be in with a chance of winning a one-week all-expenses paid stage with world-renowned chef, Gary Foulkes…
Read MoreTheir aim is to serve up high culinary standards
More than 60 chefs and cooks from across Scotland have pledged their support to a new culinary manifesto, which aims to reform Scotland’s hospitality industry from within. Developed by food charity Nourish Scotland in consultation with chefs throughout the country, The Manifesto of Chefs and Cooks sets out long-term aims to work for a fair,…
Read MoreTime to chill out at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House
It happens to the best of us. Limping across the finish line from another busy week, the familiar pizza cravings strike once again. Indeed, the desire to indulge in an ice-cold tipple and a slice of carb-loaded joy is high up on many people’s agenda come the weekend. Thankfully, here to relieve the hunger pangs…
Read MoreIt’s good to talk for a Scottish day of conversation
Voluntary Arts Scotland and A Year of Conversation 2019 have teamed up to call on the country to take time out and talk. Scotland will be getting to know itself better on 11 May when groups across the country take part in A Day of Conversation. The initiative is part of A Year of Conversation…
Read MoreTime’s running out to register for this year’s ScotHot
The organisers of ScotHot, Scotland’s leading hospitality trade event, have announced a countdown until the show opens. With just under a week to go until the hospitality and food service trade show opens its doors to over 7,000 key industry figures, now is the time for food, drink, hospitality and tourism employees and business owners…
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