Hull College students team up with Cranswick to deliver first-class festival food

Hull College students team up with Cranswick to deliver first-class festival food

Freedom Festival Arts Trust helped to facilitate an introduction between Hull College and local company Cranswick, which has been supporting the students - providing produce and skills workshops - as they create exciting dishes to feed the hungry festival crowds. Food is an integral part of the festival experience. Last year catering students at Hull College fuelled the festival by providing the...

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Chorizo cocktails to spice up bank holiday at 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar

Chorizo cocktails to spice up bank holiday at 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar

1884 Wine & Tapas Bar will partner with Piano Bar Events to offer tapas-themed cocktails as they shake up the bank holiday weekend. The restaurant hosts regular wine and champagne evenings, with exotic drinks expertly paired with the Mediterranean flavours flowing from the kitchen. Cocktails are also a big part of the 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar offer, but not like this… Sam Rumsby of Piano Bar Events...

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An Appointment With… Sarah Pretty

An Appointment With… Sarah Pretty

Nottingham born and bred, Sarah began her career in sales and events five years ago after graduating from Loughborough University. Even before completing her degree, she grasped the opportunity for a creative business venture, setting up a theatre company in association with Loughborough University's English and drama department. Its performances encouraged culture within the town, improved the...

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Gin school raises glass to success at VisitEngland awards

Gin school raises glass to success at VisitEngland awards

The Hull-based attraction offers a luxury gin-making experience, taking guests on a journey through the history of their favourite tipple, while learning all about the art of distillation. With expert help from Hotham’s distiller, guests distil a full-sized bottle of gin to take away with them, while enjoying Hotham’s gins, distilled on-site. Simon Pownall, who set up the business in 2018 with...

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City centre restaurants sign up for Eat Out to Help Out

City centre restaurants sign up for Eat Out to Help Out

Customers will receive a big discount off the price of food and soft drinks every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the initiative that is designed to provide vital support to businesses. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director, said: “We are delighted to see that so many of our local restaurants, bars, coffee shops and hotels have signed up to the Government's Eat Out to Help Out...

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