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August 2026: Hilton Birmingham Metropole marked its 50th anniversary in spectacular style last night, welcoming event buyers, agencies and industry partners for an immersive celebration that showcased the hotel's creativity and vision for the future of events.Guests were invited on a journey through the venue, experiencing transformed event spaces, guided site visits, live entertainment, innovative production and an evening of celebration that demonstrated the scale and versatility of the UK's largest conference hotel outside London. With a theme of “A Merry Un-Birthday”, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Hilton Birmingham Metropole was transformed into a whimsical wonderland.The milestone allowed the Hilton Birmingham Metropole team to demonstrate its new Strategic Event Partner Programme, which brings together a carefully selected network of trusted event specialists to provide clients with a seamless, fully integrated event delivery experience.The programme formalises long-standing relationships with four specialist suppliers:· Eventologists - creative event design and production specialists· Protec - technical production and audiovisual experts· Apollo Music - bespoke music and entertainment solutions· Showstoppers Entertainment - live entertainment and performance experiencesTogether, these partners transformed the hotel for one unforgettable evening, demonstrating how collaboration and creative excellence can elevate every stage of the delegate journey.Nicola Betley, Area general manager, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, said:"Our 50th anniversary was about much more than celebrating our history, it was about showcasing what's possible when great people come together with a shared ambition to create unforgettable experiences. Seeing the vision brought to life with our incredible partners was a fitting way to celebrate this milestone. These partnerships represent years of collaboration and trust. By bringing together specialists who know our venue, our team and our clients, we're making event planning simpler while giving organisers access to some of the very best creative and production expertise in the industry."The evening highlighted Hilton Birmingham Metropole's continued commitment to innovation, partnership and customer experience, while celebrating the people and relationships that have shaped the venue over the past five decades.
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CAMBRIDGE, UK - Hilton Cambridge City Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Mirko Spalvieri as head chef. Spalvieri joined the hotel on 13 July 2026, bringing 15 years of culinary experience gained across restaurants in Italy and the United Kingdom.In his new role, chef Spalvieri leads the hotel’s kitchen team and oversees its food operations and menu development, including daily dining and bespoke menus for conferences and events.“I’m delighted to welcome Mirko Spalvieri to the Hilton Cambridge City Centre team as our new head chef. Chef Spalvieri joins us at a crucial time as we plan our hotel renovation for next year and will look to reposition and relaunch our food and drink outlets from Summer 2027. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from one of Cambridge’s busiest and well-regarded high[1]class restaurants, The Ivy Cambridge, and we look forward to him delivering a touch of class with our dishes and developing our kitchen brigade. His calm demeanour, Italian heritage, creative passion, training focus and large-scale catering experience will all go hand-in-hand with our goals and values here at Cambridge’s largest and most centrally located premium hotel. It’s great to have him on board!” said Richard Finn, general manager, Hilton Cambridge City Centre.Spalvieri began his culinary career in Italy, where he completed a five-year Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts at Marco Gavio Apicio in Anzio. He went on to develop his skills in independent Italian restaurants, including Ristorante Il Vittoria in Nettuno and Satricum, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant in Latina.His years working in restaurants along the Italian coast played an important role in shaping his approach to food. Working with seafood arriving from local boats and fish markets taught him to respond to seasonality and develop menus around the freshest ingredients available.Spalvieri later became head chef at Sapori di Mare in Anzio, where he led the kitchen team, developed seasonal menus and oversaw private events. After moving to the United Kingdom in 2019, he joined The Ivy Collection in Cambridge and progressed from senior chef de partie to head chef at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie. There, he gained extensive experience leading a large team and managing a busy, high-volume kitchen operation.“Joining Hilton Cambridge City Centre marks an important new chapter in my career,” said Spalvieri. “I have always wanted to work in the hotel industry, and I have been impressed by the strength of the kitchen team and the way colleagues across the hotel work together. I want guests to experience food that begins with the highest-quality ingredients, delivers balanced and memorable flavour, and gives them a reason to return.”Spalvieri does not define his cooking through a single cuisine. His approach is shaped by his Italian training, his experience working with fresh seafood and the food cultures he has encountered through travel.At the heart of his philosophy is a commitment to sourcing the best-quality products available and drawing as much flavour as possible from every ingredient. He believes every component should contribute to a balanced dish and, while presentation creates the first impression, taste should always remain the priority.At Hilton Cambridge City Centre, Spalvieri plans to work closely with the kitchen team to develop seasonal specials, monthly themed Supper Clubs and customised menus for conferences and events. He also values the opportunity to work with UK-based and localsuppliers, helping the hotel strengthen its connections with the community and support local businesses.Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at Bull & Bass Restaurant, with an à la carte menu and seasonal specials. The Piano Bar offers all-day dining and afternoon tea, while the hotel also caters for private dining, conferences and events.
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