Expert Insight Venue News
THE NHS HOSPITAL FOOD REVIEW WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Under the heading, ‘The Future of Hospital Kitchens #2’, this was the second Rational seminar to deep dive into the Hospital Food Review, the first one having taken place six months ago.
Colin Parry, Director of Rational and a member of the seminar panel, said, “The seminar supported the industry by offering hospital caterers a forum where they can continue the Review conversation. Not only did attendees find out what the experts are thinking, but also heard what leading exponents are doing to fulfil the aims of the Review.”
Rational’s latest free online hospital catering seminar considered how the landscape has changed since the launch of the NHS Hospital Food Review. The panel of experts, included Philip Shelley, Chair of the Review, and covered a wide range of topics, looking at the latest ideas and strategies to promote best practice.
On the panel alongside Phillip Shelley and Colin Parry were Naomi Campbell RGN, an independent hydration care nurse consultant; Tim Radcliffe, Facilities Manager at East Lancashire Hospital; Mike Ridder of Dragon Consultancy; and Nick Vadis, Culinary Director at Compass Group. Together the gave a “six months on” progress report and covered key topics as diverse as staffing, hydration and food to go.
Colin Parry was also on the panel for the Hospital Caterers Association
Arc Inspirations Officially Opens Its First Bar in Birmingham
Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations has officially opened its first ever site in the Midlands with Manahatta, Birmingham.
Mid-October saw the opening of Manahatta Birmingham, located on Temple Street. The New York-themed bar delivers the flavour of the Upper East Side at any time of the day or week. To celebrate the latest addition, the ‘Instagrammable’ venue hosted a series of soft launches from the 12th October, before officially opening its doors to the public on the 15th October.
Set to be the most impressive yet, the New York-themed bar boasts two deluxe private party rooms available for hire – one including a swing, making the perfect Instagram photo moment. The menu also features brand new dishes including new brunch and lunch
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offerings, including American-style pancakes, fully loaded bagels and deliciously balanced power bowls.
For more indulgent occasions, the eye-catching Empire-State Chicken, or signature Steak Frites promise to be a taste-sensation not to be missed. The venue’s top-class drinks selection is paired with high-quality, innovative cocktails. The venue also hosts a fantastic Manahatta Bottomless experience available to book day or night featuring American brunch dishes, prosecco, and refreshing spritz cocktails.
Manahatta, Birmingham is the seventh site for the brand, whose current locations include Leeds, Manchester, York and Harrogate. The group currently operates 17 premium bars across the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar & Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta. The company is also gearing up for the introduction of BOX to Deansgate in November.
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seminar (10th November, 2021) where he lead the section discussing the growing importance of food to go in the hospital sector.
‘The Future of Hospital Kitchens #2’ was the fifth in a series of sector-specific online seminars run by Rational in association with The Chefs’ Forum. Each looks at, and is tailor-made for, a specific sector, such as hospitals, education or pubs. To find out more email
seminars@rational-online.com
For information and brochures, or to find out about free Rational Live online demonstrations, call +44 (0)1582 480388, freephone 0800 389 2944 or visit
www.rational-online.com
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