A teacup used by Lady Gaga in Japan last year has been sold at auction for $75,137.50. The money raised will help young artists affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
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The Craft Guild of Chefs revived its Spring Ball this year to give members from around the country the chance to enjoy a night of fine-dining, music and games on a rare evening off. Chefs gathered at the Crown Moran Hotel for a delectable six-course meal cooked by the Guild’s Stephen Scuffell, Dennis Mwakulua and [...]
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At William Murray we like to do our bit. We’d certainly agree to Hospitality Action’s charity idea, asking diners to add an extra £1 on their bill. As part of Hospitality Action Week restaurants will ask diners to make a donation ‘at your discretion’. Celebrity chef Michael Caines is supporting the appeal and will be [...]
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William Murray’s newest recruit Katie Sawyers shows she’s no cow-ard – dressing as Big Baz (that’s one of the Laughing Cow’s friends) at a recent Bel Foodservice event. Renowned children’s comedian, James Campbell joined Katie and the Laughing Cow characters at Montem School in Islington for a party to celebrate the winner of a story [...]
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William Murray’s Karen Browne and Anita Murray with Sophie Roberts-Brown enjoyed the The National Restaurateurs’ Dinner. The 25th anniversary event, held on St George’s Day, was a total sell-out raising over £40,000 for training and educational programmes in the industry. Leading industry chefs rustled up a winning menu with a Best of British theme for [...]
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We’re always looking for creative ways to make our clients’ budgets go further.

Today, we think we might be on to a winner. With the cost of a first class stamp rocketing to 60p at the end of the month, we’ve quickly posted out all our important mail. What do you think? It’s a cheque – [...]
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Dogs home chiefs are appealing to the public to send jars of Marmite for their hounds. Kennel workers smear the yeast treat on the dogs’ toys so they can beat stress by licking it off.
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Quorn and Horizons hosted a morning of insight and innovation yesterday morning at Alyn Williams Restaurant at The Westbury.  The event launched the most up-to-date Menurama top ten dishes seen when eating out of home. So, what topped the list I hear you asking?  Ranking from 1 through to 10 we’re seeing: Beefburger, pizza (whole), [...]
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Heston Blumenthal has unveiled the contents of an exclusive hamper created to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which will be given to 10,000 people who have won tickets to picnic on the Queen’s manicured lawn ahead of an open-air concert on 4 June.
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This week, Cadbury’s was the latest food company to be criticised by consumers, who claimed its Milk Tray chocolates ‘don’t taste like they used to’. Updating flavours and varieties to reflect contemporary tastes is one thing, but how should companies reformulate their recipes to make their products healthier? HP Sauce and McVitie’s are just two [...]
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