Thursday 15 October 2015

WHAT'S ON IN DECEMBER...

Are you looking for things to do in December or just excited that Christmas is approaching?

Here's our recommended list of what you should see and do in December, all near Holdsworth House.

WHAT’S ON…

Holdsworth House offers you a relaxing haven but if you’re looking for things to do in the area during your visit, here are our top 3 recommendations:

1. “A Christmas Carol” at Square Chapel, 19th December. Enter the world of Charles Dickens in this ghostly tale for the festive season. Performing 26 different characters, Gerald Dickens brings his great, great grandfather’s most famous book to vivid and exciting life. This is truly a not-to-be missed performance, just three miles from the hotel.

2. Leeds German Christmas Market, Millennium Square, 13 November 2015 – 20 December 2015. One of the North’s most impressive festive markets. 35 minutes drive.

3. Cinderella at the Victoria Theatre. Bring the family to enjoy the comedy and slapstick of Halifax’s professional pantomime at the beautiful theatre in the town centre (3 miles away), throughout December, see their website for details.


Make a break of it. with an overnight stay at Holdsworth House:
Available 6th – 23rd December, £129 per room per night (based on two adults sharing) including our special four-course festive lunch or dinner and full Yorkshire breakfast. See here for more >>

To book call 01422 240024 and quote 'Christmassy Break'

Friday 9 October 2015

HOLDSWORTH HOUSE SEARCHING FOR HALIFAX’S STAR BAKER


There can be no doubting the success of The Great British Bake Off and the upsurge in popularity of home baking, steered by the popular BBC show. Now Halifax’s premier four-star hotel, Holdsworth House, is getting a slice of the action as they search for their own star baker.

As part of new restaurant and bar menu changes being implemented by Head Chef Martin Henley, Holdsworth House Hotel and Restaurant is searching for an enthusiastic part time baker to bring a new twist to its unique and very successful patisserie selection.

General manager Joseph Farrar, who returned to Holdsworth House in the summer of 2015 after spending three years at The Met Hotel, Leeds, said, “Desserts, pastries and delicious fresh bread play an important part of any menu and there’s clearly huge talent out there in the home baking world. We’re looking for somebody local with star quality that wishes to extend their range and show a larger audience just what they can do. Holdsworth House is incredibly popular for afternoon teas, but we’re now looking to deliver an even greater tantalising edge, with new home baked breads, pastries, ice creams, wedding desserts… whatever our star baker wants to create! The sky is the limit in our professional kitchens.

“We’re keeping our 2 AA Rosettes – we’ve worked hard for those for over 15 years, but we’re also responding to customer feedback by developing the new seasonal menu so that it has something to suit every palate and every pocket for every night of the week. Holdsworth House has long been considered the special place to eat and celebrate in Calderdale. Now, alongside exciting contemporary dishes, diners will find cosy comfort food and local specialities, which we hope will appeal to local and leisure guests. People shouldn’t save Holdsworth House just for special occasions; we want people to think of us as the house next door and pop in for lunch and supper too!”

Serving over 1500 afternoon teas and more than 3000 home baked bread rolls a year Holdsworth House runs a busy restaurant kitchen and fresh banqueting operation for weddings. Over £20,000 has already been invested in 2015 in the pro kitchens, which will offer the new star baker a friendly environment that will feel a step away from a home workspace. Head Chef Martin Henley heads up the award-winning kitchen brigade and believes he can offer a lot of support and advice for any amateur looking to turn professional and serve their creations to a bigger audience.

Henley (pictured left) says, “The role can be flexible; with around four hours per day, five days a week. Our busy kitchen is an exciting place to work and I’m really looking for someone who is a well-accomplished home baker who wants to show off his or her talents. Holdsworth House is one of a kind so we’re looking for one-of-a kind star quality!”

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be Halifax’s star baker at Holdsworth House get in touch with the hotel’s General Manager Joseph Farrar on 01422 240024 or email a resume of your skills to Joseph.Farrar@holdsworthhouse.co.uk. Successful applicants will be invited to the hotel kitchen to showcase some of their home baking skills.

Holdsworth House Hotel, Halifax, HX2 9TG, Tel: 01422 240024
Web: www.holdsworthhouse.co.uk
E: info@holdsworthhouse.co.uk
Twitter: @HoldsworthHotel
Facebook: facebook.com/HoldsworthHouse