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December 2023

Contents Head Of Marketing -Daniel Draper • dan@highendhospitality.co.uk 07507941770 • Sales Manager – Molly Lloyd molly@highendhospitality.co.uk • 07704036444 Editors - Lillian Graham info@highendhospitality.co.uk

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Latest Hospitality News

Burts’ Maple Pigs in Blankets potato chips to return for Christmas 2023 Premium snack experts bring back much-loved limited-edition Christmas flavour Award-winning snack maker, Burts, is reintroducing its festive-themed Maple Pigs in Blankets potato chips for 2023. Following high demand of this limited-edition flavour in past years, packs will newly be available on Amazon for 2023 and at selected retailers from now onwards.

Commenting on the flavour’s return, Dave McNulty, CEO of Burts Chips, said: “Bringing back our Maple Pigs in Blankets potato chips for the festive season exemplifies our commitment to consumer snacking trends. We endeavour to combine our South West roots with innovation, offering a unique flavour experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas. At Burts, we continuously strive to delight our customers with innovative, high-quality potato snacks that add joy to their celebrations, as much as it does to ours."

Diversifying flavours with festive-themed products at a seasonal time is vital for brands to entice buyers and expand on sales during the festive period. The return of Burts’ smallbatch Maple Pigs in Blankets aligns with consumer snacking trends, as 70% of consumers opt for]. crisps and savoury snacks during communal occasions.With provenance being of the utmost importance to Burts, the 40g packs of handcooked potato chips are made with care in Devon. Using locally sourced potatoes from suppliers based in the South West, the packs combine smokey sausage and bacon with a touch of sweet maple glaze. The range is gluten-free, free from added MSG, artificial colours and flavours, making them an ideal choice for festive snacking.

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RH Guesthouse New York has opened its Champagne and Caviar Bar Tucked away in the Guesthouse Cellar, the luminous 32seat lounge offers a curated menu featuring elegant dishes topped with the highest grades of petrossian caviar, classic caviar service, a library of the world’s finest champagnes and vodkas, plus a select menu of timeless cocktails. Expanding on the unprecedented luxury and privacy of the Guesthouse, guests descend a floor-to-ceiling European white oak staircase to a luminous and alluring 32-seat lounge with iridescent champagne lacquered walls and hand blown amber glass ceilings. Italian Calacatta gold marble tables sit atop marble-mosaic floors surrounded by banquettes of camel mohair velvet.

“The Champagne & Caviar Bar at the RH Guesthouse New York reflects our vision to imagine an alluring space and immersive experience that transports you to both the glamour of secretive and sensual speakeasies of the past, and the most luxurious private lounges and clubs of the present. Through our multi-year effort to design this extraordinary new concept, we have developed both a passion for and commitment to caviar and have plans to open Champagne & Caviar Bars in Paris, London, and Aspen over the next three years." Gary Friedman, RH Chairman and CEO.

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The Burnt Chef Project and Brigad join forces to host London hospitality mental health and well-being workshop Hospitality workers can learn how to handle the workload stresses of the festive season in a special one-off workshop hosted by The Burnt Chef Project CEO and Founder, Kris Hall. The workshop, which will be held at The Corner London City, Adler Street, on Monday 4th December from 9.30am - 12pm, has been jointly organised by The Burnt Chef Project and hospitality freelancing platform Brigad to raise awareness of the need for hospitality staff to manage their mental health and well-being. The event will start with a networking breakfast, followed by a stress workshop presented by Hall, which will enable attendees to understand how to identify, tackle, and manage workplace stress.

Hall said: “It's no secret the hospitality industry faces increased pressures throughout the festive season, with increased footfall, new menus, personal pressures of family, expense and missed time with loved ones can all add up. “Hospitality staff will work an average of 28 hours overtime at Christmas, which can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and ultimately mental health issues if not properly managed. It's vital we put structures in place to support our teams during this busy period. “This workshop gives the skills to cover how to spot stress, how to speak to your teams about mental health and ultimately support them, leading to better productivity and increased retention throughout the festive period and beyond.”

Mental health awareness is a continual issue for the industry, which will be compounded by the additional demands on workers to cope with the demands of the festive period. The Burnt Chef Project identified that 80 percent hospitality workers had experienced mental health issues within their career, while almost half would not feel comfortable talking about their health concerns with their colleagues.

Tickets for the workshop are priced at £10 with all proceeds going to The Burnt Chef Project. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite via this link.

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New hotel in the historic Boswells department store The Store, Oxford, will launch in 2024. Located on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Boswells was one of the world’s oldest department stores, family-owned and much-loved by the local community. In the tradition of great British department stores, it was a place of discovery – a treasure trove of toys, cosmetics, fashion, household essentials, a haberdashery, well-known tearoom, and café.

Reimagined as a hotel, restaurant, rooftop bar, co-working bar, and spa, The Store, delivered by Reef Group and EQ Group, will present a labyrinth of spaces to discover and explore. The expert hospitality team at EQ are looking to delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building’s former life.

Arranged over seven floors, the interior design has been informed by the heritage of the two distinct buildings that make up The Store. Both buildings have a distinct architectural language that runs throughout the refurbished and extended spaces. These have been sensitively worked on by Urban R, Reef Groups’ team of architects and designers, with multi-purpose open-plan public spaces divided into different areas through elegant design choices – reminiscent of a department store filled with moments of joy that entice – and juxtaposed with intimate corners, and moments of escape.

The 101 rooms are spread across the two interconnected buildings, with six district design typologies, some with plush velvet headboards, panelled walls, and bold art deco features, others with leafy courtyard views, a muted palette and textures that comfort and cocoon. Bringing the rich tapestry of Oxford into the space, bespoke patterns and furniture echo the tiles and patterns of the rooftops or follow the line of the city’s “dreaming spires” to offer uninterrupted views. The Restaurant, Treadwell, will be ‘Untraditionally British’. Surrounded by incredible Oxfordshire countryside, the modern restaurant plays with sustainably sourced produce from local suppliers and brings unexpected multicultural influences to quintessentially British dishes. Expect Chicken Tikka Masala Pie, with gunpowder new potatoes and makhani jus; and The Store Cheeseburger, double smoked applewood cheddar, Cotswold chorizo & jalapeno jam, pickles, seasoned fries.

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Adding a touch of Scentered to your Christmas We have compiled our top three favourite Scentered products to use and incorporate into the festive season. Whether you are looking for some lastminute dining table décor, a guaranteed good night’s sleep or the perfect travel companion, we have got you covered…

Ensure you really can dream of a white Christmas… When we reach Christmas Eve it feels like a weight is lifted from our shoulders. The Christmas gifts have been bought, wrapped and sitting neatly under the tree. The food has been swept off the supermarket shelves and officially chilling in the ready to burst fridge, and the vegetable peeling is well underway. After all of the Christmas planning and prep you deserve to have the happiest of Christmas days. The way to achieve that? A good night’s sleep the night before. We recommend that you pick out your cosiest pyjamas, apply your Sleep Well balm and light your Sleep Well candle on Christmas Eve in order to drift off into your best night’s sleep yet.

The finishing touch to your dining table décor.. You have probably been planning your Christmas dinner table décor for months but perhaps you are looking for a finishing touch? Adding burning candles to your dining table is a must for completing the festive atmosphere. We will personally be lighting our Scentered love candles for our festive mealtimes. The love candle encompasses everything that we believe Christmas defines. It is a heart-warming and rich, spicy floral blend of Rose, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Aniseed and Coriander which aims to promote feelings of harmony, peace and love. It will be your calmest and most soothing meal yet!

Your perfect travel companion… Many of you will be travelling short and long distances in order to visit family and friends this Christmas. Whilst these are special and memorable trips, they can be draining and busy times of the year. Therefore we recommend that no matter how far you are travelling you always carry our Travel Essentials Therapy Balm Duo alongside you. Our therapeutic sleep balm allows you to enjoy a soothing sleep wherever you rest your head and our stimulating Focus Therapy Balm helps to awaken the senses and focus the mind, leaving you ready to face whatever the day or night brings. Please contact dawn@scentered.com for more information scentered.me

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Festive bliss and beyond: S Hotels & Resorts reveals fresh and immersive end-of-year escapes in Southern Thailand SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, SAii Koh Samui Choengmon and Santiburi Koh Samui invite guests to discover cultural experiences, environmental adventures, family programmes and more this festive season

Festive eco-escapes at SAii Phi Phi Island Village

London, UK: S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has unveiled a series of immersive festive celebrations at its beachfront resorts in Southern Thailand that go beyond the traditional Christmas dinners and New Year parties, and help guests uncover the natural, cultural and culinary wonders of the “Land of Smiles” at this enchanting time of year.

The traditional festive decorations will be centred around an original driftwood Christmas tree, to create a wonderfully warm and rustic feel, and travellers can join the resort’s team in a series of eco-sensitive activites.

During the upcoming festive season, couples and families at SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, SAii Choengmon Koh Samui and Santiburi Koh Samui will be able to embark on highly authentic journeys that are inspired by the spirit of their destination. With the Lèn Be Well concept which offers a personalised path to wellbeing, signature culinary offerings, and a wide range of activities that connect visitors with the local community and environment, every resort is ready to infuse the upcoming festive season with a sense of “Thainess”.

At SAii Phi Phi Island Village, which is nestled amid 70 acres of coconut groves with a private 800-metre-long white sandy beach, guests can experience a sustainable Christmas and New Year with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, discover nature and protect the environment.

SAii Laguna Phuket, which is nestled between shimmering lagoons and the Andaman Sea on Phuket’s sunset coast, is inviting parents and children to embark on fun-filled adventures. This tropical paradise is packed with fantastic family facilities, including a water sports hub, floodlit tennis courts, spectacular swimming pools, waterslides, an archery range, mountain bike rental and more. Mafeung & Mafai’s Junior Beach Club & Camp, the resort’s colourful kids’ club, will offer a daily schedule of festive themed arts & crafts sessions, cooking classes and so much more! Throughout the holiday season, families can end their day of discovery with a relaxing evening at SAiinema, the resort’s outdoor movie theatre. Sitting back on comfy bean bags under the stars, and snacking on popcorn and other light bites, guests can chill out together while watching their favourite Christmas movies. Guests can enjoy “A Fabulous Festive Stay” at SAii Laguna Phuket with a special package that includes 15% off the room rate, daily breakfast for two people, and a 10% discount on the resort’s festive dinners.

Santiburi Koh Samui, the five-star sanctuary on Samui’s stunning north shore, is inviting couples and families to experience a naturally Thai festive season, with a series of cultural and sustainable activities. The entire resort will be illuminated with enchanting decorations, and Santa Claus will be taking time out of his busy schedule to lead a special festive edition of the newly-launched nature trail, which allows curious explorers to discover the diverse flora and fauna that resides at the resort.

This holiday season, guests can kayak or snorkel in the pure waters of Hanuman Bay, amid a stunning seascape of granite headlands and colourful coral reefs, unleash their artistic side and learn about Southern Thai heritage with festive themed batik painting lessons, feel the touch of wellness at Lèn Spa, or simply plunge into the seafront infinity pool. For truly exotic tropical adventures, offshore excursions will uncover the wonders of idyllic isles such as Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, which are home to diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife. Under the resort’s “Festive Escape” package, couples can celebrate in style with special prices for the Christmas Eve dinner and tropical New Year’s party at Miss Olive Oyl, plus daily breakfast!

Under the resort’s personalised Lèn Be Well concept, every traveller can create their own path to happiness this holiday season with a choice of programmes – Adventure, Family, Relax, Romance and Culture – that combine spa therapies, sports, excursions and cuisine. Visitors can work up a sweat on the full-size tennis courts, learn the ancient art of muay Thai kick-boxing, swim in the Olympic-sized 50-metre pool, learn water sports or tee-off at Santiburi Samui Country Club. Young guests will be able to explore a world of arts, crafts and culture at Panya & Yim’s Junior Camp, the colourful kids’ club where a full calendar of complimentary activities will be staged throughout the festive season. Whichever resort guests choose, they can experience a full calendar of festive dining experiences, including sparkling Christmas buffets, special celebrations and countdown parties on New Year’s Eve! For more information about S Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.shotelsresorts.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Padstow Christmas Festival As one of the UK’s largest Christmas food festivals, this highly anticipated event will be bringing some of the world’s most revered Chefs to Padstow, Cornwall, along with press and media attention from far and wide. The guests planned for this year are already creating a buzz, with a who’s who of over 70 top-tier chefs from across the country joining culinary kings Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth. The festival also holds huge significance to the local community, generating funds and helping small businesses survive out-of-season.

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With over 50,000 visitors expected to attend and a whole host of activities, entertainment and celebrity chef shenanigans to experience, we are gearing ourselves up for the most exciting and extravagant Padstow Christmas Festival to date!

If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you and we’ll do all we can to fulfil your wishes and help shape your story! We have full access to all chefs in attendance, we can organise interviews, arrange content and anything else that might be helpful.

If you would like to attend the festival please shout as we’re on hand to make arrangements and can support you with accommodation, dining etc. Flights are super quick and easy from London to Newquay, and Padstow is just 30 minutes away, so the Festival could be the perfect pre-Christmas getaway!

padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk

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ENJOY A VERY WIGHT CHRISTMAS AT FORESTERS HALL This Christmas, make the most of the UK with Foresters Hall and its festive welcome for the ultimate staycation. The Isle of Wight is a fairy-tale Christmas scene, it doesn’t get much more quintessential than Cowes and the island’s most spectacular and diverse coastlines.

A three-night stay, afternoon tea with jazz band on arrival, complimentary hot chocolate bar, delicious dining, wellies for winter walks, late check out for a luxurious lie-in… and of course, there are the usual Foresters Hall touches to make it extra special. Prices from £917.50pp sharing a cosy room with a kingsize bed and from £1385 for the same room for solo travellers.

Whether you're looking for a place to call home for a few nights in the run-up to the big day or a luxury hideaway with availability over Christmas Day itself, Foresters Hall is available to book now for the festive season.

Sunday 24th is when the party starts. Guests can tuck into Afternoon Tea full of boozy mince pies and spiced mulled wine listening the hotel’s favourite Jazz trio.

“And an exciting way to usher in the new year” ‘Tis the season to indulge in some festive fun. And Foresters Hall is the perfect home-away-from-home to get cosy, relaxed and recharged. ‘A Very Wight Christmas’ is all you need from a hotel package over Christmas. The team at Foresters Hall will not only take care of all the prepping and cooking, but they also have an itinerary lined up that will leave you feeling like you have had a truly magical Christmas.

As the afternoon drifts into twilight, visitors can venture out to explore Cowes and return to the sound of champagne corks popping as the hotel kicks-off the celebrations with Christmas cocktails. And it doesn’t stop there, after dinner by Smoking Lobster Chef Jake Storey’s seasonal -inspired menu, there will be live music and merry making. The unwinding really continues with a late nightcap and stocking hanging.

On Christmas day guests can stay snuggled-up in bed to enjoy opening stockings before making their way down to breakfast. For the more adventurous, the morning can be spent working up an appetite with a bracing walk by the sea or simply enjoy each other’s company in front of the hotel’s open fires.

And for the most relaxing stay, guests can enjoy a liein with a later check out on the 27 th and enjoy a hot breakfast before heading off. ‘A Very Wight Christmas’ is prices from £917.50pp sharing, and from £1385 for solo travellers and includes:

Christmas Lunch by Chef Storey will be an indulgent four course meal including juicy turkey with all the trimmings, and of course, not forgetting the ultimate Christmas Puddings.

Christmas Eve:

After lunch, guests will sink into sumptuous sofas in-front of an open fire, some taking advantage of the choice of books in the hotel library; or for those who want a post-turkey stretching of the legs, they can enjoy a crisp balmy walk in the hotel’s complimentary wellies. For those who’s appetite isn’t quite fulfilled, there will be more delicious food at the ‘leftovers’ buffet - perfect for grazing all evening, whilst relaxing with loved ones and eventually drifting off to bed. On Boxing Day, a Bloody Mary with hot breakfast might be just what the doctor ordered, before guests head out for the traditional Boxing Day Swim from Gurnard Beach or to explore the island on the hotel’s complimentary bicycles, before a late Boxing Day lunch at Smoking Lobster Cowes (optional) on the High Street and its Asianinspired menu. A 3-course dinner will be available at the hotel for residents in the evening.

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For those who are looking for a festive knees-up for New Year with many of the same activities, guests can enjoy a similar half board offer to the Christmas package (either in addition to Xmas or on its own) - a three-night stay at Foresters Hall and ten course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve itself, including a glass of champagne while listening to a Jazz Quartet (from £1420 for solo travellers and £947pp sharing). What better way to welcome 2023 than in beautiful style, fine company and enjoying delicious food and drink? As a way to start the year as you mean to go on, or as a special treat, Foresters Hall will make sure you ring in the new year with bells on.

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The Hospitality Hero Meet Steven Hesketh, ’The Hospitality Hero’ - a man on a mission to ‘revive the hospitality industry, with people, place and perception in mind. A big task…so what exactly is his plan? He is putting his heart, soul and cash into supporting an industry he’s been a part of for 30 years - one he fears won’t have a sustainable future if things don’t change - and is committing to being a leader of that change. Driven by his belief that evolution and history must unite to ensure the industry has a strong and sustainable future, Steven is facilitating industry events, collaborations and conversations, as well as developing training and offering consultancy support - to proactively encourage growth - growth of the industry as a whole, and growth of the people working within it, supporting and training hospitality leaders globally. Steven, who has owned and run hotels for the past 30 years and has also run/worked within restaurants, leisure clubs, student accommodation, serviced apartments and retail outlets is led by his driving passion of creating first class hospitality experiences, which he underpins with his belief that attention to detail, care and passion are the core elements that create success. He believes these elements are often overlooked in today’s fast paced world.

In Jan 2024 Steven is launching the first of his selfpaced Hospitality Hero Leadership Masterclasses, and following that will be a wide variety of online, short, sharp training videos to support Hospitality Businesses in quality, 21st Century Hospitality Training.

’The Hospitality Hero’, is a new strand to his work, and Steven’s H.E.R.O values are focused around: •

Heralding hospitality as a dynamic industry and crucial to place making of towns and cities

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Economics & Employment - championing the impact Hospitality brings to Regions, the UK and the wider world

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Respect & Retention - Educating, Developing, Training and Supporting Employees and Operators

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Opportunity - illustrating the changes this Industry provides through People, Place & Perception

For more information, connect with Steven on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-hesketh-mih-301a3714/

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DOBBIES OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS LARGEST EVER STORE AT THE JUNCTION, ANTRIM Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer has officially opened its largest ever store (Thursday 5 October) at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park. The 110,000sq ft flagship store is Dobbies’ second venture in Northern Ireland and has created 120 new jobs, making it one of the largest employers within the Antrim and Newtownabbey borough.

Local retail brand Musgrave to supply over 1,800 food hall products in first-of-its-kind partnership As further commitment to driving and investing in local growth, a unique partnership has been forged with Musgrave NI, a leading retail and wholesale business, who will supply a specially curated range to Dobbies’ 3,539 sq. ft food hall including Signature Tastes, Donnybrook Fair, Happy Pear and Frank & Honest Gourmet Coffee.

Television presenter Pamela Ballantine officially opened the doors this morning joined by Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Councillor Rosie Kinnear; Dobbies CEO, David Robinson; Dobbies Antrim General Manager Ken Ferguson and Operations Manager Jenny Campbell; and The Junction landlord, Lotus Property’s MD Alastair Coulson. Dobbies also welcomed school children and their families through the doors following the announcement of a partnership between Dobbies and local SEN school, Riverside. This is the largest store in Dobbies’ UK portfolio with outdoor and indoor plant areas; gardening products; seasonal items; pet, gift and toy departments as well as cookshop and home décor; a food hall, a Little Seedlings children’s soft play area and new restaurant and coffee shop, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Opening ahead of the Christmas season, the new store features Dobbies’ full festive product range with an extensive programme of seasonal events planned from November onwards including Santa’s Grotto, a Quiet Grotto experience for those with additional needs, Santa Paws, Santa’s Breakfast and more.

Dobbies CEO, David Robinson said: “I’d like to share a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in this project. It’s been amazing to see so many colleagues from across the business supporting the local team, and we’re proud to have created so many jobs in the local area. “I’d also like to thank everyone from the local community who has been so helpful and made us feel so welcome. We hope visitors to The Junction enjoy this fantastic Dobbies’ experience and we look forward to building on the strong relationships with our Junction neighbours and the wider Antrim community.”

Lotus Property Managing Director, Alastair Coulson: said: “Dobbies opening its doors onsite today is a real gamechanger for The Junction. We are very pleased to have a nationwide household name open its flagship store with us. I’m delighted to say occupancy levels are now at 92% – a testament to the investment and commitment the team here at The Junction have made to drive this destination forward.” Speaking on the food hall partnership, Julie Cherry, Trading Director at Musgrave NI said: “An in-store food hall partnership is a first-of-its-kind concept for Musgrave and one we’re very excited about. Building long-term, stable relationships is one of our values, so we’re delighted to partner with Dobbies to reach more shoppers across NI with our quality convenience food offer.” Celebrations for the opening will continue on Saturday 7 October, with the Cool FM Bus on site at The Junction with presenters Melissa Riddell and Curtis McCosh.

IT’S ROAST (POKE) DINNER SEASON: POKE HOUSE UNVEILS CHRISTMAS MENU INCLUDING ROAST BEEF POKE AND HOT BOWLS BRITISH AND HAWAIIAN FOOD TRADITIONS COLLIDE TO CREATE WINTER WARMING MENU The holiday season is truly underway and to celebrate, Poke House – the world's largest poke chain – has unveiled its new Christmas menu, breaking festive tradition and pairing some of our favourite British festive foods with healthy, Hawaiian poke. As the days get colder and nights get longer, there’s nothing more us Brits crave than a good roast dinner. And for those looking for a healthy, nutritious, filling festive bite, you can now get your favourite roast dinner items on a poke bowl. The new Roast Beef house bowl pairs perfectly cooked beef with poke items including brown rice, cherry tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese and aromatic herb oil.

The Warm Bowl lineup turns up the heat whilst keeping things healthy with the addition of warm, roasted items, including; Roasted Salmon Fillet, Roast Sweet Potato and hot Courgettes with Parsley.

The festive menu has also taken inspiration from a British Christmas party favourite, the prawn cocktail. The new King Prawn House Bowl gives it a healthy Hawaiian twist with king prawns combined with items including mango, cucumber, tomatoes, white sushi rice and a special sauce.

Rob Wickenden, Poke House country head UK said:

"We’ve seen a demand for more unconventional takes on the classic Poke Bowl this year and the festive period presented us with the perfect opportunity to create just that. The new winter menu items have been inspired by Brits’ love of a traditional roast dinner. “We are always looking at ways to offer people more fresh and healthy choices and we hope these new bowls will offer Londoners a nice winter warmer and some respite from the wet and windy weather!”

Discover the new festive menu lineup

Roast Beef House Bowl: Roast Beef paired with Wholegrain Brown Rice, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Hass Avocado, Beansprouts, Greek Feta Cheese, Aromatic Herbs Oil, Tartare Sauce, Almonds, Sesame Seed Roasted Salmon Fillet: Salmon’s so hot right now. New succulent and flaky Roasted Salmon is roasted to perfection, offering a warm protein punch Roast Sweet Potato: Who doesn’t love a roast potato? Elevate your bowl with a burst of brightness with caramelised sweet potatoes, perfectly seasoned to provide a comforting warmth to each bite Warm Courgettes with Parsley: No roast is complete without greens and these roast courgettes with parsley are a lovely warm green option King Prawn House Bowl (below): King Prawns sit atop, White Sushi Rice, Cucumber, Fresh Mango, Cherry Tomatoes, Special Dressing, Spicy Mayo, Nori Seaweed, Sesame Seeds

The new items can be enjoyed for as little as £9.95 at all Poke House restaurants across London including Maddox St, Portobello Road, Victoria, Bank, St. Pauls, Battersea Power Station, Canary Wharf, Spitalfields, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Bloomberg Arcade. For more information about Poke House and its menu offerings, please visit www.poke-house.com/en-uk/.

THE FOREST SIDE WINS THE AA’S HOTEL OF THE YEAR The Forest Side restaurant and rooms in Grasmere, in the Lake District, has been made the AA’s ‘Hotel of the Year England’ in the 2023 awards. The highly prestigious award, one of the biggest in the hospitality industry, was handed to General Manager Alasdair Elwick, Head Chef Paul Leonard and Owner Andrew Wildsmith at a ceremony held last night (25th September) at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. Alasdair Elwick of Forest Side said: “I’m not going to lie – we’re absolutely buzzing to win the AA Hotel of the Year for England, it’s an absolutely megaachievement for us all at The Forest Side. We work so hard doing our thing, in our way and how we want to do it, our guests love it, and our honest and genuine approach clearly has been recognised. We’re going to have one awesome party!”

Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said: “Every year we present awards to the very best AA-rated hotels, restaurants, spas and their teams across the UK. We introduced the renowned star rating scheme for quality in 1908 and are honoured to shine a welldeserved spotlight on individuals and establishments who consistently deliver excellence to their guests.”

With exclusive grounds to discover and a unique food offering, The Forest Side is in a world of its own making at the heart of the Lake District. It is a magical retreat surrounded by the stunning countryside of Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere. Set in a gothic mansion, with a charming team to provide every comfort and service, there are 20 beautiful bedrooms, welcoming lounges and a highly creative bar team. This is the home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Head Chef Paul Leonard designed to be a reflection of the very landscape in which it sits. To help achieve this, the kitchen selects only the freshest locally sourced seasonal produce, which is then paired with an exclusive wine list featuring small organic and bio-dynamic wine producers. Many of the ingredients are homegrown in The Forest Side gardens and kitchen garden providing about 60% of the fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables needed, as well as an array of flowering plants and herbs.

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