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Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports quieter May
Following a strong month of leisure spend growth in April, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports British household leisure spending eased off in May to £192, down 11%. Key Highlights In...
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Light-touch approach to zero-hours contracts commended
Commenting on this morning’s announcement about zero hours contracts, the ALMR has welcomed the Government’s confirmation of light touch regulation and the retention of flexibility for business....
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Stephen St Kitchen opens in BFI HQ in Fitzrovia
Opening June 2014, Stephen St Kitchen is the new restaurant and bar housed within the BFI (British Film Institute), in the heart of central London just off Tottenham Court Road. The new bar and...
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Carnaby Street Eat – free Food Festival on 20 July
Carnaby Street Eat, an international, free Food Festival will run from 11am to 6pm on Sunday 20 July and will feature: 30 of the area’s best restaurants, bars and cafés bringing their dishes and...
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Coles Restaurant for sale in Marlborough
Since launching in the historic Wiltshire market town of Marlborough in 1997, Coles Restaurant has established a reputation for excellence far and wide. Now, the owners are keen to pursue other...
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Plan ahead to maximise success
People 1st, the skills and workforce development charity, has released new research which shows that just 58% of hospitality companies have a business plan, despite there being a clear link between...
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Shipping containers for restaurant spaces: food for thought
Mobile Mini has partnered with the University of Huddersfield to explore creative uses for shipping containers as restaurant spaces. For prospective restaurateurs – also food and drink service...
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Phil Howard to create bespoke menu for Ascot’s King George Weekend
Twice Michelin Starred Chef Philip Howard will be creating an exclusive menu for one of Ascot’s most important race meetings this year, the King George Weekend (25-27 July). The menu will showcase...
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BFFF Catering Product of the Year 2014
At the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) Gala Dinner, the winner of the Catering Product of the Year for 2014 was awarded to The Authentic Food Company Ltd. for its Butternut Squash Pakoras. Over...
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Sodexo selects 7 restaurants to show dining out trends
Sodexo chefs took in a taste of this summer’s World Cup in a food trend tour of London’s chicest restaurants to discover more about the latest dining out trends. Brazilian barbecue themed restaurant...
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Opportunity beckons if you offer ‘freefrom’ food
According to a recent Mintel survey, 35% of consumers are now experimenting with ‘freefrom’ gluten and/or dairy free food. What an opportunity this presents for outlets offering interesting and tasty...
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Neil Snowball is the new Head Chef of Pétrus
Neil Snowball will be joining the team Petrus as Head Chef, taking up the position at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Knightsbridge at the end of June. Neil is not a newcomer to the Gordon Ramsay...
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Drake & Morgan to launch two new sites
Drake & Morgan, the privately owned bar and restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of two new sites in central London, bringing its portfolio to nine. The first 6,000 square foot site will...
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CÔTE expands on success in the north
Following the phenomenal success of openings in Manchester (pictured above) and York, Côte is now looking at growing its established customer base – who are devoted to its high quality, competitive...
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De Vere Venues and NFA create future Culinary Stars
De Vere Venues’ Executive Chef John Woodward has announced the release of Cooks & Kids Too, his second cookery book in conjunction with The National Fostering Agency (NFA). All profits go to...
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Chilango’s Burrito Bond nears target
Chilango operates seven Mexican restaurants around central London and has won many awards for its food. In 2007, ex-Skype executives Eric Partaker and Dan Houghton launched their first restaurant in...
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Coeliac UK launches app to help manage gluten-free diet
Coeliac UK , the national charity for people with coeliac disease, is launching an app called ‘Gluten-free on the Move’. The app – available now on iPhone and android – aims to help people diagnosed...
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Calculus Capital invests in Chop’d
Calculus Capital has led a £2 million investment in Chop’d, the salad bar chain with nine sites across London. The deal represents the second investment in the restaurant sector for Calculus. The...
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JUST EAT opens technology innovation hub in Bristol
JUST EAT, the leading online takeaway service, is expanding its technology development with the opening of a new specialist hub in Bristol. The office will initially staff 10-15 employees, with a view...
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BPI is now Pub Love
Best Place Inns, the London-based pub & hostel group, has rebranded to Pub Love. The multisite, award-winning company launched their new brand at their summer party following months of submissions...
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