British Pie week @ The Rutland Hotel Sheffield!!!!

British Pie Week at the Rutland Hotel

Come and celebrate British pie week here at the Rutland Hotel and try a selection of our homemade pies.

Including:

Steak and Henderson’s relish
Lamb and mint
Chicken, leek and ham
Fish pie
Spinach, leek, cheese and potato

All served with either

Garden peas or mushy peas

Chips or creamy mash

All £8.95

Call now to book a table 0114 2664411

Rutland Hotel Sheffield celebrates 10 Years under ownership!!!

Picture (Left to Right) Rod Dixon, Anne Roper, Paul Smith, Craig Dowie, Marie Panks, Lee Trotter, Mercedes Martinez, Jason Horton, Denise Mottram, Sarah Hamilton, Michael Quinn and Katey Dent.


The Champagne was flowing on 22nd February as Sheffield’s largest Independent hotel celebrated 10 years under its current owners.

Craig Dowie, the Rutland Hotels Director joined staff for a celebration lunch, which included long serving staff including breakfast waitresses Marie Panks (32 years service) and Mercedes Martinez (43 years service) to staff who have been at the hotel for the full 10 years including Financial controller Anne Roper, receptionist Denise Mottram and Sales Manager Katey Dent.

Craig commented “We have seen many changes at the Rutland over the past 10 years! When we first took over it was very run down, and after continued investment over the years we managed to achieve our 4 stars just over a year ago”.

Katey Dent, Sales Manager added “We all had a lovely lunch, lots of fizz and lots of laughs! We have a great consistent team at the hotel and our staff turnover is very low. We work hard to ensure our customers have a great time when visiting the hotel, and I believe this is down to the hard work and commitment of our fantastic staff. Bring on the next 10 years!”

ENDS.

Mothers Day @ The Rutland Hotel

The Rutland Hotel – Mothers Day Menu @£25 per person
Sunday 18th March 2012
SERVED - 12.00noon – 3.00pm

Pan Fried Wild Mushrooms, on toasted Ciabatta with garlic & white wine sauce
Duck & Orange Pate, with salad leaves, crusty bread and Cumberland sauce
Mini Yorkshire pudding, with a caramelised red onion & Henderson’s relish gravy
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Mousse Roulade, with salad leaves, crusty bread and lemon & chive crème fraîche
Fan of Melon, with mixed berry compote and fresh mint & orange sorbet
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Leek and Potato Soup
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Roast Sirloin of Beef, with Yorkshire pudding and red wine & thyme gravy
Roast Pork, with crackling, stuffing, apple sauce, Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy
Herb Crusted Salmon, with a white wine, cream & dill sauce
Roast Turkey, with chipolatas, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and cranberry sauce
Roast Leg of lamb, Yorkshire pudding and redcurrant & rosemary gravy
Brie and Beetroot Tart
All served with Mashed Potato, Roast Potatoes, Green Beans & Honey Roast Root Vegetables
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Chocolate Fudge Cake, with chocolate sauce and white chocolate ice cream
Fresh Fruit Pavlova, with fruit coulis
Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake, with minted cream
Blackberry & Apple Crumble, with custard
Lemon & Lime Bavarois, with berry compote
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Tea & Coffee
With Mints
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Box of Chocolates for Mums!!

Call now to book 0114 2664411 or email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com

Milestone Charity Event for Niamh Power

The Milestone and The Wig and Pen are proud to announce a Charity evening in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Niamh Power.

Hope for Niamh Menu
By Head Chef James Wallis—£30pp

Glass of Prosecco on arrival

Starters
Pan fried mackerel with beetroot and horseradish
Purple sprouting broccoli soup with broccoli tempura and Yorkshire blue cheese
Terrine of ham hock, leek and game with pickled vegetables and pear and vanilla puree
Mains
Rump of beef served rare with carrot puree, cottage pie of ox tongue and sweet breads, glazed carrots and Wentworth ale gravy
Roast Coley with brown shrimp nut butter, sea shore vegetables and Cornish new potatoes
Nettle gnocchi with wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and cepé cream
Desserts
Beetroot meringue, goats cheese panna cotta, glazed beetroot, goats cheese sorbet, rapeseed oil powder and sorrel
White chocolate cylinder, cherry, coriander and hazelnut
Selection of local cheeses with homemade biscuits and chutneys

In the Kitchen:
Head Chef—James ‘Jambon’ Wallis, Milestone Head Chef
Acting Head Chef — Marc ‘Bulldog’ Sheldon, MD & Owner
Acting Sous Chef — Matt ‘Biggi’ Bigland, MD & Owner
Acting Larder Chef — Mark ‘Mj’ Townsend, Milestone Assistant Manager
Acting Chef de Partie — Stacey ‘Beaker’ Sherwood, Milestone General Manager
Acting Pastry Chef — Jen ‘pet’ Stephens—Events Manager

On the Floor:
Host—Matt ‘Opie’ Tilley, Wig and Pen Assistant Manager
Acting Head Bartender — Matt ‘Headbutt’ Hodkin, Wig and Pen Head Chef
Assistant Bar Staff — Bradley ‘Pepe the Prawn’ Price, Wig and Pen Bar Manager
Section 1-9 Waiting Staff — Rachel & Lisa, The Milestone Pastry Chefs
Section 10-13 Waiting Staff - Rob ‘ BBR’ Buchanan, Milestone Sous Chef
Section 14-18 Waiting Staff - Luke ‘Hans the second’ French, Milestone Junior Sous Chef
Restaurant waiting Staff— Matt ‘Cilla Black’ Knight, Milestone Commis Chef, & Matt ‘Burlesque’ Duggan-Jones, Wig and Pen Junior Sous Chef
Food Runner—James ‘Egg’ Homer, Milestone Commis ChefOn Monday 27th February, the Milestone will host an evening of role reversals!!
Our talented Chefs are adding to their repertoire of skills by seating customers, serving tables, taking orders, running food, and making drinks, while our team of front of house managers will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen under the supervision of Head Chef James Wallis.

All profit from the event will be donated to The Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the Hope for Niamh Fund

http://www.facebook.com/hopeforniamh


8 year old Niamh Power has just undergone her third operation in twelve months to remove a reoccurring brain tumour. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are no longer effective and the surgeon has now said that further surgery is no longer an option.

Craig Power, Niamh’s uncle, has been a Senior Sous Chef at The Milestone for the last year.

We need to raise funds for any treatment that may be possible and to help make Niamh and her family's life that little bit easier at this very traumatic time.


Hope for Niamh Menu
By Head Chef James Wallis—£30pp

Glass of Prosecco on arrival

Starters
Pan fried mackerel with beetroot and horseradish
Purple sprouting broccoli soup with broccoli tempura and Yorkshire blue cheese
Terrine of ham hock, leek and game with pickled vegetables and pear and vanilla puree
Mains
Rump of beef served rare with carrot puree, cottage pie of ox tongue and sweet breads, glazed carrots and Wentworth ale gravy
Roast Coley with brown shrimp nut butter, sea shore vegetables and Cornish new potatoes
Nettle gnocchi with wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and cepé cream
Desserts
Beetroot meringue, goats cheese panna cotta, glazed beetroot, goats cheese sorbet, rapeseed oil powder and sorrel
White chocolate cylinder, cherry, coriander and hazelnut
Selection of local cheeses with homemade biscuits and chutneys

In the Kitchen:
Head Chef—James ‘Jambon’ Wallis, Milestone Head Chef
Acting Head Chef — Marc ‘Bulldog’ Sheldon, MD & Owner
Acting Sous Chef — Matt ‘Biggi’ Bigland, MD & Owner
Acting Larder Chef — Mark ‘Mj’ Townsend, Milestone Assistant Manager
Acting Chef de Partie — Stacey ‘Beaker’ Sherwood, Milestone General Manager
Acting Pastry Chef — Jen ‘pet’ Stephens—Events Manager

On the Floor:
Host—Matt ‘Opie’ Tilley, Wig and Pen Assistant Manager
Acting Head Bartender — Matt ‘Headbutt’ Hodkin, Wig and Pen Head Chef
Assistant Bar Staff — Bradley ‘Pepe the Prawn’ Price, Wig and Pen Bar Manager
Section 1-9 Waiting Staff — Rachel & Lisa, The Milestone Pastry Chefs
Section 10-13 Waiting Staff - Rob ‘ BBR’ Buchanan, Milestone Sous Chef
Section 14-18 Waiting Staff - Luke ‘Hans the second’ French, Milestone Junior Sous Chef
Restaurant waiting Staff— Matt ‘Cilla Black’ Knight, Milestone Commis Chef, & Matt ‘Burlesque’ Duggan-Jones, Wig and Pen Junior Sous Chef
Food Runner—James ‘Egg’ Homer, Milestone Commis Chef

To book a table for this unique event please contact the Milestone on 01142 728327, or email bookings@the-milestone.co.uk

Valentines Specials Menu 2012 @ The Rutland Hotel Sheffield
Available from 11th – 17th February

Salmon, Asparagus Terrine , lemon dill dressing

Butternut Squash, mozzarella tart

Wild Mushroom Soup, tarragon crème fraiche

Breaded Goats Cheese, raspberry & balsamic reduction

Duck Orange Parfait, red onion chutney
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8oz Rib-Eye Steak, potato rosti, roast vine tomatoes, buttered spinach and béarnaise sauce

Pan Fried Corn fed Chicken Breast, crushed herb potatoes, red pepper coulis

Salmon, King Prawn, tagliatelle, lobster cream sauce

Roast Duck Breast, parsnip, croquettes, savoy cabbage, red wine thyme jus

Mediterranean Vegetable, Goats Cheese Tart, sweet chilli dressing
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Raspberry White Chocolate Torte

Lemon Tart Citrus Cream

Chocolate Indulgence

Passion Fruit Cheesecake, berry compote

Peach, Strawberry crumble, vanilla custard
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Coffee and chocolates

£24.95 per person

Why not compliment your meal with a Valentines Tipple!

Drinks by the Glass

Glass of Prosecco with a Strawberry
£4.95

Glass of Echo Falls White White Zinfandel
£4.75 250ml
£3.75 175ml

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Drinks by the Bottle

Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel, Italy
£19.95 per bottle

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, Champagne
£24.95 per bottle

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut, Champagne
£59.95 per bottle

To book - please contact 0114 2664411 or email events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com.

Stay the night in one of our amazing doubles, executives or suites!!! Ask for details!!

Rutland Hotel supports Sheffield University Prize!

Picture: Left to right Dr Jools Page Programme Director for Early Childhood Education, Jo-Anne Lamb Winner of the Rutland Hotel prize for Early Education, Rob Hyman Deputy General Manager The Rutland Hotel and Professor Cathy Nutbrown Director of Studies Early Childhood Education

Sheffield’s largest independent four star hotel is celebrating further developing its links with the University of Sheffield by presenting one of its students from The MA in Early Childhood Education course with a prize at the January graduation ceremony for the third year running.
Jo-anne Lamb graduated at the Ceremony held at the Octagon Centre on January 12th, and was awarded the ‘Rutland Hotel Prize for Early Childhood Education at the Graduation Ceremony.’
Katey Dent, Sales Manager, commented: “The Rutland hotel has worked with various departments from the University of Sheffield for many years now for accommodation and events, including hosting the Early Childhood Education weekend study schools. It was a natural link for us to sponsor a prize to show support for each other while working together”.

Dr Jools Page, Programme Director for the MA in Early Childhood Education, said: “Our MA in Early Childhood Education continues to go from strength to strength and we are delighted to continue our collaboration with the Rutland Hotel. We recognize the work of all our students but Jo-anne’s research into Forest schools was academically outstanding and she proved a worthy winner of the Rutland Prize”.

Professor Jackie Marsh, Head of the School of Education, said: "I congratulate Jo-Anne on being awarded the Rutland Prize for Early Childhood Education 2011. The School of Education is delighted to collaborate with the Rutland Hotel on this prize and we thank them for their support and generosity, which is a wonderful accolade for our students' achievements."

The winner of the prize, Jo-anne Lamb from Norfolk, was thrilled and commented “I still can’t believe I won, but I am so happy! I have had some good times in Sheffield while studying and will be delighted to return back to the Rutland hotel for a stay in an executive room with dinner and breakfast which was part of the prize”.

Robert Hyman, Deputy General Manager, was delighted to attend the graduation ceremony and present the prize to Jo-anne. Robert helped run the Early Childhood weekends at the Rutland Hotel that Jo-anne attended during her two year part time study.

Jo-anne also won an engraved paperweight and £100 in cash.


For more information contact Katey Dent on 07796 544749 or email sales@crownhotel-bawtry.com.


EDITOR’S NOTES:-

The Rutland Hotel:-

• Sheffield largest independent Hotel
• Awarded 4 stars
• Stylish newly refurbished reception area and 3 meeting / wedding rooms
• 63 en-suite newly refurbished contemporary styled bedrooms
• Executive Rooms and two spectacular executive suites available
• 80 seat restaurant
• Conference and meeting rooms each with access to natural daylight and wi-fi
• Private landscaped garden
• Free on-site car parking with CCTV

Rutland Hotel Restaurant Specials!!

Mini Yorkshire Puddings £3.95 £6.95
With caramelised onion and red wine gravy

Thai Fishcake £4.75 £9.50
With mixed leaf salad and sweet chilli dressing

Smoked Salmon £5.75 £11.50
With lime crème fraiche and crusty bread

Oven Baked Camembert £5.25 £11.50
With herb crust and grilled bread

Chicken Liver Brandy Pate £4.50 £8.95
With red onion marmalade and crusty bread

Corn Fed Chicken Breast £14.95 with crushed bacon, chive potatoes and pesto dressing

Scampi and Chunky Chips £12.95
With Pea Puree and tartare sauce

Lamb Rump £15.95
With bubble and squeak and a rosemary red wine sauce

Sweet potato, chick pea and spinach curry £12.95
Pilau rice, naan bread and mint raita

Hotel team complete 10k Sheffield run!

Picture back Left to Right: Katey Dent, Craig Dowie, Francesca Allsopp, Toni Myers, Laura Sanderson, Verity Marriott
Front left to right: Tony Dent, Simon Boguszewski, Sarah Hamilton and Kerry Proctor

A team from The Rutland Hotel on Glossop Road in Sheffield are celebrating after all completing the Sheffield Bupa 10k run last Sunday.

The team of 11 were running and raising money for the South Yorkshire Heart Appeal which is the hotels chosen charity for 2011/2012.

Katey Dent Hotel Sales Manager said “The SYHA is close to the hearts of the staff at the hotel as we have many families staying at the hotel whose relatives are having some form of surgery at the Sheffield Hospitals. We wanted to stand out from the crowd at the run so all donned branded T shirts and had heart shaped balloons and heart boppers on our heads, as well as carrying a hospital stretcher from start to finish with one of the team dressed as a heart surgeon!!”

Katey added “The day was amazing, two of the team has injuries on the day and one of us had to limp all the way to the finish – but we all did it and have raised well over £2000 for the appeal”.

For more information about the appeal – please visit - http://www.sth.nhs.uk/cardiac/south-yorkshire-heart-appeal

Specials
Starter Main

Warm Pork Pie £4.25 £8.50
With Branston’s pickle and Picallili

Thai Fishcakes £4.75 £9.50
With rocket and sweet chilli dressing

Char-grilled Vegetable Terrine £4.50 £8.95
With beetroot puree

Soup of the day
With crusty bread £4.25 £8.50

Mini Duck Spring Rolls £4.75 £9.50
Cucumber & spring onion salad,
Toasted sesame seeds, hoi sin sauce

Breaded Goats Cheese £5.75 £11.50
Raspberry, balsamic dressing

Lamb Rump £15.95
Bubble & Squeak potato cake, rosemary and red wine sauce

Venison and Orange Sausages £11.95
Carrot and swede mash, onion gravy

Whole Tail Scampi £12.95
Minted garden peas and tartar sauce

Pan Fried Corn Fed Chicken Breast £14.95
Chorizo, butterbean and tomato stew

Bavette of Beef £15.95
Rosti potato, thyme and Henderson’s relish gravy

Oriental Spiced Duck Breast £16.95
With sweet chilli noodles

Chickpea, Spinach and Sweet Potato Curry £12.95
With pilau rice, naan bread and mint yoghurt

Staff at the Rutland Hotel have taken on the challenge of running the10k Bupa Great Yorkshire Run on Sunday 9 October, to help raise funds for the South Yorkshire Heart Appeal.

The Appeal supports specialist cardiac services, and world class research at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These services help save lives in the region, by reducing the odds of death from coronary heart disease which remains one of theUK’s biggest killers.

‘Team Rutland’ have been training for the last three months to get themselves fit for the big event. Most of the team of nine have not even run before and have had to work hard to ensure they can cover the miles on the day. Some have suffered minor injuries, such as pulled hamstrings, but are still determined to complete the race.




Katey Dent, Sales Manager at the Rutland Hotel said:” When I first started training, I couldn’t even run to the end of my street, so this is a real challenge for me, but I was determined to be part of the team. Relatives of patients often use the hotel so we see first hand how important access to quality health care is and this is our way of helping to support this.”

The Rutland Hotel has a long standing relationship with Sheffield Hospitals Charity and has previously raised funds for their Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal. This year the hotel has chosen to support the Heart Appeal and the 10k run is to launch the start of their ongoing support. The team will be clearly visible on the day as they will be running with heart shaped items to help raise awareness of the appeal.

Carol Denton, Fundraiser for the Appeal welcomed the support and commented: “Heart disease is higher than average in South Yorkshire so it is even more vital that we can help contribute to ensuring that the Cardiothoracic Centre remains one of the leading facilities for providing cutting edge treatment and undertaking world class research.”

Anyone wishing to sponsor Team Rutland can do so at www.justgiving.com/Team-Rutland-Hotel.

Thanks You Rutland Hotel Sheffield

I wanted to express my appreciation of the kindness and assistance shown during my stay at The Rutland Hotel.

The people who have contacted me, through you, have all spoken very highly of the help you have given them all and the manner in which it was delivered - for which I thank you all.

You have certainly helped me to make my prolonged stay bearable, and I do wish you all the best in the future.

Kind regards

Edna

Rutland Hotel Restaurant Specials!!

Starter Main


Duck Spring Roll £4.75 £9.50
Cucumber & spring onion salad
and toasted sesame seeds

Leek and Potato Soup
With crusty bread £4.25 £8.50

Breaded Goats Cheese £5.75 £11.50
With raspberry balsamic dressing

Ham Hock Terrine £4.50 £8.95
With piccalilli and grilled bread

Mediterranean Vegetable and Brie Tart £5.25 £10.50
With rocket and balsamic dressing

Venison and Orange Sausages £11.95
With herb mash and onion gravy

6oz Rump Steak £14.95
With chunky chips, mushroom, tomato and onion rings

Rutland Mixed Grill £16.95
Fillet steak, mushroom, tomato, chunky hand cut chips
and onion rings

Jess Ennis makes a visit to The Rutland Hotel!

Great to see Sheffield's Jess Ennnis at The Rutland Hotel Sheffield filming!

Jess was so lovely and very positive about her training for 2012, while planning a wedding!

See you soon Jess back at The Rutland Hotel Sheffield!!

Photo: Jess with hotel Sales Manager Katey Dent

To: All the staff at the Rutland

We just wanted to write to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the way our wedding at the Rutland on Friday 9 September was managed.

From the moment we booked the hotel 18 months in advance right through to the day itself the service we received was highly professional and without fault. All the way through we felt very confident that we had selected the right venue.

Many of our guests have commented on how much they enjoyed both the day and the venue.

The food at both the Wedding Breakfast and in the evening was excellent and the evening disco was fantastic and enjoyed by everyone.

In particular we would like to thank all the staff in the Events Team and everybody who was working on the day especially Kerry who managed the event.

If you require any testimonials or such like for promotional purposes please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Once again many thanks and best wishes for the future.

Robert & Alexis Foster

Rutland Hotel Sheffield Restaurant Specials!

Thai Fishcakes
With Sweet chilli dressing

Flat Cap Mushroom
Kelham Island Henderson’s relish rarebit,
breadcrumb topping

Carrot and Coriander Soup

Baked Camembert
Garlic Rosemary, red onion chutney and crusty bread

Mini Yorkshire Pudding
With caramelised red onion gravy

Wild Mushroom and Chicken Liver Terrine
With fruit chutney and crusty bread

Mediterranean and Goats Cheese Tart
With rocket and balsamic dressing

Wild Boar and Yorkshire Ale Sausages
With herb mash and onion gravy

Pork Fillet
With black pudding apricot stuffing, sauté potatoes, cider and thyme jus

Lamb Rump
With bubble and squeak, red wine and rosemary sauce

Salmon Fillet
Wrapped in filo pastry, with roast vegetable cous cous & sweet chilli
balsamic dressing

Barnsley Chop
With crushed minted new potatoes and pan gravy

Char Grilled Tuna Steak
With roast vine tomatoes, and lemon & sweet chilli risotto

8oz Rump Steak
With chunky chips, mushroom, tomato and onion rings

Sheffield Review - The Leeds Guide

I think I’m in love. His dark, pool-deep eyes look into mine as I stroke my hand through his wiry hair. Meerkats are probably not the best of pets, though and this one looks pretty happy to continue being shown round the visitors at Sheffield’s Butterfly House. My partner and I have come to see the new prarie dog residents – similar to meerkats but, as they bask in the sun in their expansive enclosure, seemingly a bit more chilled out – along with other residents including pigs, goats, rabbits, skunks, birds of prey and of course, butterflies.

It’s a really sweet place with obvious emphasis on caring for the animals and educating youngsters. As you’d expect, the meerkats keep small crowds amused for hours but we’re most enamoured by the tiny goat kids in the Small Animal House, who trot over to lick our hands and generally turn us to mush. The butterfly house is very impressive, larger than our beloved Tropical World in Roundhay, it houses snakes and spiders (thankfully housed in tanks) as well as myriad types of butterly, terrapins, fish and a huge lizard (unhoused, as we found to our surprise when we came face to face).

We’ve become quite obsessed with the staycation, my partner and me. The equivalent of putting a pin in a map, only with slightly more background information, we’ll search www.yorkshire.com and pick a destination, generally based on how many cute animal opportunities it boasts. Sheffield won out this time, and before our visit to the Butterfly House, booked in at The Rutland Hotel, about a ten minute walk from the city centre.



The hotel’s entrance at the back does little to give away the beautiful garden with water feature and boutique bedrooms, so we are suitably impressed when we arrive in the Dainton Suite. Exposed brick, wood panelling and rich-hued furnishings prevail and there’s a hamper full of local delights, including the ubiquitous Henderson’s Relish. There are also two wet rooms, which even I don’t manage to fully take over with cosmetics and candles.

We enjoy the last rays of afternoon sun – is it just me or is South Yorkshire just a teeny bit more clement? – with drinks in the pretty garden. The restaurant boasts a conservatory and tasteful furnishings which remind me of a health spa; only with more Yorkshire puddings, naturally. We’d vowed to spend more time after tea exploring the greenest city in Europe (Sheffield has a record-breaking 2 million trees and 5,500 plant species, apparently) but a big meal and inviting bed put paid to this. We’ll return soon anyway… we hear there’s another wildlife park just around the corner.

www.yorkshire.com, www.rutlandhotel-sheffield.com, www.butterflyhouse.co.uk

Who's got the Sheffield Smile??

SMILE and the world of hospitality smiles with you - as these eight beaming finalists will tell you.


They’ve been shortlisted to win the Sheffield Smile Award, sponsored by The Star.

It honours the hospitality worker who brightens everyone’s day with their warm, friendly personality, as they help to make Sheffield a destination of choice.

The category is part of the Hospitality Sheffield Awards, this year at the Holiday Inn Royal Victoria, on Thursday, September 29.

Hosted by the BBC’s Tom Ingall, the awards reward the best in the city’s vibrant hospitality industry, which includes hotels, events and conference venues.

They focus on the hard work and talent of people working in the industry.

Expert judges have already been busy picking this year’s winners. All that is except the person who will walk off with The Star’s Sheffield Smile Award – because we want YOU to decide.

Today we are calling on our readers and web users to put a smile on the face of the eight finalists. The one with the most votes win.

All eight have been nominated by their managers, who have explained why in a bid to help you cast your votes. Read them all in full on line.

Then vote by email. Only one vote per person and email account allowed.

E-mail us, at promotions@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk with SMILE in the subject box – followed by the full name of the person you want to vote for.

In your email include your full name, address, phone and any other contact details. But hurry. The deadline for all your votes is Tuesday, September 20, 10am.

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So who gets your vote for The Star’s Sheffield Smile Award?

Here are the finalists. You may know them and want to thank them with your vote - or judge them all after reading comments from their bosses below:


* KATIE BRICKELL, 25, Food and beverage supervisor, Hilton Sheffield.

“Katie went to university to take a degree in Psychology; she started part-time work at the Hilton Sheffield to help herself financially through university. It quickly became apparent Katie excelled in the hospitality industry and, quickly changed her career goals. In 2009 Katie moved into the restaurant and this is where she shone. Her bubbly personality and very infectious smile helps win over the grumpiest customer, team member and even the management team. When it comes to sport Katie says she likes to watch rugby men run around the field.”


* KELLY BROWN, 31, Room attendant, Park Inn Sheffield. “Kelly has a natural, infectious smile and a great enthusiasm for her job. Kelly has been the recipient of the housekeeping employee of the month recognising her willingness to help guests and staff alike, again this is born out of her genuine passion and enjoyment for doing her job well.

It is this “is there anything else I can do” approach which makes her so well liked by guests and staff and makes Kelly an ideal candidate for the Sheffield Smile.


* ELIZABETH CASS, 32, Bar and lounge waitress, Doubletree by Hilton (formerly Sheffield Park Hotel). “If the hotel had a landlady, then Liz would be the one! She is cheerful, chatty, compassionate, a confidante and likes a bit of gossip! She has only to meet someone once and can immediately remember their preferred beverage and where they like to sit. Liz also has a sensitive and caring side to her personality and studied for a qualification in British sign language to assist guests with hearing difficulties at work. Recently Liz achieved a lifetime ambition of performing a parachute jump to celebrate her 30th birthday.


* SCOTT KRISTEN, 37, Receptionist, Kenwood Hall. “Every day, morning, evening or night Scott has a fantastic smile on his face. Scott won Kenwood’s Quality Winner Award in May for providing excellent service and assisting in getting a guest medicine when she was unwell. Scott’s positive attitude is recognised throughout the building by guests and colleagues receiving positive feedback on a monthly basis. Colleagues notice his friendly personality as he is always open to offer a helping hand if others need it. One guest said, ‘Nothing was too much for Scott, very helpful - thanks’.”


* SAM LEWIS, 19, Food and beverage assistant, Tankersley Manor Hotel:

“Sam is a keen amateur dramatics star and has recently given three show stopping performances this year with Take 2 Academy Theatre. Despite his young age, Sam has a high level of maturity and takes his job very seriously - no task is ever too large and shift is ever too long. A locally grown gem, Sam works here with other members of his close family. He is very friendly and goes out of his way to be hospitable to everyone. Sam has a warm bubbly character that puts all guests at ease.


* VERITY MARRIOTT, 28, Events coordinator/receptionist, Rutland Hotel:

“Verity always has a smile on her face, she is constantly happy and nothing is too much trouble for her!

Verity works with weddings and deals with many wedding couples - she is not only professional throughout every meeting, but she is always so happy they are getting married and is always delighted to hear many stories of engagements and plans. Verity has a positive outlook on life all the time - she is never any different and her happiness motivates team members around her - which is great for the business.”


* CLAIRE MURPHY, 36, Food and beverage supervisor, Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel. “Each day Claire fulfils her job with a fantastic smile and great nature. Claire spends a lot of her free time with family and looking after her nephew Ethan for her sister while she is at work.

Claire loves daytrips and shopping in her spare time. One of Claire’s many customer comments reads - “A stunning smile and great attribute to the hotel and Darcy’s restaurant.”


* PAIGE RUSSELL, 18, Food and beverage trainee, Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Sheffield. “Paige is a true inspiration for all young starters in the hospitality industry. With her overwhelming friendliness she wows guests every time and regular guests love to be greeted by her.

“Reflecting her kind and understanding personality, she deals with guests complaints efficiently and promptly, with the most amazing outcomes of complete customer happiness. Paige is extremely hard working. She is coming in early and finishing late, but she really makes hard work look effortless through her positive approach to her job. Paige is extremely well liked amongst colleagues and customers.”


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Rutland Hotel - Specials menu!

Specials - call to ask about current specials and book a table 0114 2664411
Starter Main

Mini Yorkshire Pudding £3.95 £7.95
Caramelised red onion gravy

Crispy Duck Salad £5.25 £10.50
Spring onion, cucumber & toasted sesame seeds

Baked Goats Cheese £5.75 £11.50
Chilli & chive crust, raspberry balsamic dressing

Salmon, Prawn & Dill Fishcakes £4.95 £9.95
With garlic & lemon mayonnaise

Ham Hock Terrine £4.95 £9.95
With piccalilli and grilled oat bread

Warm Pork Pie, Scotch Egg, Honey Roast Ham, £5.50 £11.00
Yorkshire Tasty Cheese
With rocket salad and Branston pickle

Venison and Orange Sausages £12.95
With swede and carrot mash, red onion gravy

Pork medallions £13.95
With Dauphinoise potatoes & apple compote

Pan Fried Duck Breast £16.95
With sauté potatoes, Henderson’s relish sauce

Char Grilled Tuna Steak £15.95
With roast vine tomatoes, sweet chilli and yellow pepper risotto

Bavette of Beef £13.95
With crushed potatoes, cabbage, bacon, red wine & thyme reduction

Salmon wrapped in filo pastry £14.95
On a bed of Mediterranean cous-cous with chick peas and spicy
tomato sauce

Barnsley Chop £13.95
With bubble and squeak, redcurrant & mint jelly, pan gravy

Rutland Hotel Sheffield Wedding Open Day!

There’s only one choice...
The Rutland Hotel Sheffield!
Before you choose a wedding venue, come along and see how
a wedding should be at our Wedding Open Day
Sunday 25th September 11am to 4pm
We only do one wedding - yours.

Enjoy an arrival drink and canapés
Meet and discuss your big day with one of our dedicated wedding coordinators
View our Dovedale suite laid for a wedding breakfast with a Autumn rustic theme
View our wedding menus and chat with our head chef about your ideas
Have a look at our garden and also our Edale suite laid as a civil ceremony
Check out our fantastic bedrooms and executive rooms and also our our fantastic Hurlstone Bridal suite
Live music and food available

The Rutland Hotel Sheffield
Telephone: 0114 2664411
Web: www.rutlandhotel-sheffield.com
452 Glossop Road, Sheffield S11 9SU
Email: events@rutlandhotel-sheffield.com

Rutland Hotel and Art in the Gardens with Classic FM

Win a hotel break and tickets to Art in the Gardens

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Art in the GardensRutland HotelWin a hotel break and VIP tickets to Art in the Gardens in Sheffield

The 8th annual Art in the Gardens event, held in Sheffield Botanical Gardens, is arguably the largest outdoor art exhibition in the north of England.

Our lucky Classic FM winner plus a friend or partner will enjoy a short break to Art in the Gardens with 2 night stay at the 4 Star Rutland Hotel. Included is two nights B&B in an Executive Double room, champagne and chocolates on arrival, dinner for two on both nights, tickets to the VIP preview of the Art in the Gardens exhibition (2nd September) and admission tickets for both days to allow them time to stroll at their leisure.

The Rutland Hotel is only a short walk from Sheffield Botanical Gardens and offers you contemporary style with a touch of Victorian elegance thrown in.

The backdrop to the exhibition is provided by the fully renovated 19acre gardens complete with listed Grade II* curvilinear Glass Pavilions, a perfect setting for you to wander amongst the artists and browse more than 4,000 pieces of work. Amongst them, you may just find an irresistible piece for your home or decide to commission something unique.

Located just west of the city centre, Art in the Gardens is a great reason to visit Sheffield, but you’ll find lots to do in the city. Simply soak up the atmosphere of the bars and restaurants around the Botanical Gardens or drop in to Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery to see the John Martin Painting the Apocalypse exhibition. Take time to look at the Metalwork Gallery to enjoy craftsmanship the different medium of metal and silverware or head to Kelham Island to get a feel for Sheffield as the powerhouse of the metalwork industry.

For your chance to win just complete the following form. The competition opens on 15 August and closes at 23:59 on 28 August