As Hilton's Vice President for Food & Beverage Strategy and Development, Emma Banks plays a key role in developing the culinary innovations that Hilton offers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
At EHL, we come together to enjoy the rich opportunities to explore the hospitality industry with students and professors from all around the world. A central part of hospitality and tourism lies in the food industry. Tourists and locals alike appreciate local dining experiences that allow them to enjoy expertly prepared food as a means of exploring the culture, the people and the times.
Are you a foodie fan looking to add an extra layer of sweetness to your Valentine's day menu? Why not try upping your game with some exquisite variations on tradition themes? Two of our top pastry chefs, Julien Boutonnet from EHL Lausanne and Lars Hellenbrand from EHL Passugg, have submitted elegant alternatives to the classic toffee apple and the Swiss nut tart. Surely an impressive and memorable way to show love to those dear to you!
Dining at home this Valentine's Day? Six of our Hilton chefs—from Auckland to Edinburgh, and everywhere in-between—are sharing their most romantic recipes so that you can create an unforgettable dining experience at home. Read on and get ready to delight your loved one with a special dish at breakfast, lunch, dinner—or, of course, dessert.
Salty or sweet, there is a cake for every taste and for every occasion. We have asked some of the top chefs here at EHL to come up with a variety of recipes for original and delicious cakes. Not only do we look at a selection of unique creations, but we also explore different options for those who need to avoid certain ingredients such as animal-based products or gluten. Every aspiring baker should find something to suit their level of ambition and taste within these 8 options.
The joy in St. Moritz is enormous: The Michelin Guide has awarded the Cà d'Oro restaurant in Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski in St. Moritz a second star. With the creations of Executive Chef Matthias Schmidberger and Head Chef Reto Brändli, the Cà d'Oro was one of four restaurants in Switzerland to receive the second star in the Gourmet Bible this year.
The Berceau des Sens, the educational restaurant of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, retains its Michelin star for the third consecutive year. A recognition that EHL Group dedicates to all in the hospitality industry.
With three of Michelin's most prominent guides unveiled in January, the exceptional restaurants of Four Seasons are embracing a new year and a renewed commitment to excellence. Sparkling under 27 Michelin stars across 19 restaurants, Four Seasons maintains the most Michelin Stars of any single luxury hospitality brand."There's no question that the past year has brought unprecedented challenges to the culinary world and the broader hospitality industry - but through these difficult times, we grow stronger and adapt to deliver on our commitment to quality and excellence," says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations.
C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), a revolutionary food and beverage platform founded by Sam Nazarian, and Graduate Hotels®, a collection of handcrafted hotels in dynamic university markets founded by Ben Weprin, today announce the launch of Graduate Food Hall. A new delivery-focused, hybrid digital kitchen concept, Graduate Food Hall powered by C3 will debut within Graduate properties in the first quarter of 2021, with plans to roll out to a majority of Graduate locations across the country by end of year.
After a year marred by a global public health crisis, 2020 has left many thirsty for in-person social gatherings with friends and family. Morning catch-ups at the coffee corner, afterwork happy hour at the favorite waterhole or weekend drinks in town have mostly been replaced (for now) with coffees-to-go, virtual apéros, or alfresco drinking in winter like in summer. Consumers have become today their own baristas and bartenders, imbibing alone at home or at a distance outside.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced its first-ever proprietary coffee brand, Stance Coffee, in partnership with Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee Company, LLC. Through Stance Coffee, Omni Hotels & Resorts delivers great tasting, high-quality coffee built on a commitment of sustainability and innovation.
The new year is synonymous with new opportunities. A blank page upon which to set new intentions and objectives. A renewed impulse to eat and drink healthy after indulging in a festive December. And let's be honest, after surviving 2020 with a global public health crisis, we can be excused if we've treated ourselves to a little extra sweetness or fizz to get through, what has been, a turbulent year to say the least.
Sunway Resort, the spectacular flagship of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to open the world-renowned, multi-Michelin starred chef's first-ever restaurant in Malaysia, marking the start of an exciting new era of international gastronomy for the country. Under the historic collaboration, guests at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, the iconic lifestyle destination, will be treated to a blend of culinary brilliance and electric entertainment at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill - the concept's first location outside of London. S
Are you looking for some aquatic inspiration for your next dinner party? Admittedly, fish and seafood can seem a scary prospect for those who prefer their ingredients to come from the comfort-zone of dry land. But the truth is that there's nothing quite as easy or elegant with which to wow your guests as as well-chosen recipe that brings the coast to your plate.
Working in the culinary arts profession offers you a vast choice of degrees to choose from. No matter where your interests in the culinary arts lie, there is certainly a degree that aligns with your goals.
It's that time of year again, when friends and families come together to celebrate the holidays around a crackling fire, twinkly lights and a scrumptious spread of seasonal delights. And while traditions may reign when it comes to food and beverages, this might just be the year to try something different. After all, 2020 has been one to remember. For those hosting and looking to dazzle their guests with something unique, we've pulled together a list of the latest drinks trends - a list of uniquely indulgent holiday drinks from around the world.
Ghanaian restaurateurs need to improve food quality and hygiene, and give diners opportunities to socialise, find Professor Sam Kim, Ph.D. students Frank Badu-Baiden and Munhyang Oh of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, along with a co-author in recently published empirical work. The researchers emphasise that food is a vital component of the tourism experience, but little attention has been paid by food tourism researchers to destinations outside of the West and Asia. Their findings offer important practical guidance for destination marketers in Africa and other developing countries seeking to leverage unique culinary offerings to boost local tourism.
Wines of the very highest quality will soon be available after Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts marked its 90th anniversary by announcing the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with Othegraven Winery. Othegraven is a traditional wine-growing estate on the River Saar, which is owned by Günther Jauch, a leading German TV personality. An exclusive edition of the company's Riesling has been included on the wine menus of Steigenberger Hotel Restaurants in Germany since September. Othegraven's offerings are set to be expanded next year, when a 2020 jubilee vintage and a Steigenberger Special Edition will both be added. The latter will be available in selected hotels.
Guests at selected Hilton hotels can enjoy a festive twist on a hotel classic, with the launch of a limited-edition Christmas Club Sandwich.
In response to the changing landscape of the restaurant industry post-pandemic, Upfield Professional have commissioned a UK study which reveals new trends, as well as how chefs are feeling about the future of the industry.