Iconic hotel accused over choc and nut mousse

A West End hotel has been accused of failing to warn customers with nut allergies about a mousse containing hazelnuts, pistachio and almonds on its Christmas menu. Strand Palace, one of London’s most iconic hotels, faces eight charges including failing to list items in food that could cause allergy or intolerance in December 2019. The charge sheet alleges breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations at its Haxells Restaurant, by placing unsafe food on the market. Prosecutors claim the ‘orange…