Greggs reports good progress against strategic plan
Greggs, the leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the UK with almost 1,700 retail outlets throughout the country, has reported interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2014. Roger Whiteside,...
View ArticleSouth Queensferry’s Boathouse restaurant for sale
The Boathouse, the bistro and seafood restaurant located on the banks of the Firth of Forth in South Queensferry, is for sale with specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Under the ownership of Paul...
View ArticleEd’s new brand extension – Ed’s Dinerette
Ed’s Easy Diner have launched a new brand extension – Ed’s Dinerette. Initially replacing the existing Shakes ‘N Dogs in Meadowhall and Bluewater food courts. Ed’s Dinerette will open in locations with...
View ArticleBrits have growing thirst for premium cider
According to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM), in a buoyant market consumers are enjoying more cider than ever before and trading up for pricier, artisan versions of the drink. Industry...
View ArticleJean-Baptiste Laglace appointed GM, Belmond British Pullman
Belmond has announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Laglace as General Manager for UK luxury day train, Belmond British Pullman. Jean-Baptiste Laglace re-joins Belmond’s Trains & River Cruises...
View ArticleExponential growth for the Buell Group in 2014
With a range of further appointments, The Buell Group now stands out as the go to advisory and service resource for owners, operators, developers and investors in the global Hospitality and Leisure...
View ArticleBella Italia launches Gelato Cart
Bella Italia, the family-friendly Italian restaurant chain, has announced the launch of its first Gelato Cart, enabling customers to create their own style of Italy’s favourite ice cream. Initially...
View ArticleFive Guys expands in West Midlands at Touchwood
Five Guys, the Authentic American Burger brand, has opened its second restaurant in the West Midlands at Touchwood in Solihull. Situated in the heart of Touchwood’s leisure arcade, close to the cinema...
View ArticleItalian Simplicity in the City
Wave good-bye to menu minefields – simple, fuss-free dining has arrived in the City with the opening of La Tagliata on Sandy’s Row where one dish is the star of the show. Specialising in the...
View ArticleSW London welcomes Eelbrook
28 July saw the launch of Eelbrook, a new casual fine dining space that brings something unique to south west London. Nestled in the corner of Fulham’s Eel Brook Common, this all-day eatery will offer...
View ArticleFish & chips with Edwardian Group London in Leicester Square
Edwardian Group London has expanded its F&B offering with the launch of its new restaurant concept, Great British Fish Co. The luxury hospitality group which owns and operates The May Fair London...
View ArticleSearcys joins forces with Westbury Street Holdings
One of the country’s most established and respected hospitality companies has completed a transaction that will see it become part of industry leading Westbury Street Holdings (WSH). Searcys, which was...
View ArticleThird Padstow property for Celebrity Chef Paul Ainsworth
Savills, on behalf of the joint LPA receivers AB Hughes and JP Smith of Alder King, has sold The Tregea Hotel in Padstow, Cornwall to chef Paul Ainsworth and his wife Emma, who own the Michelin-starred...
View ArticleSalmontini Le Resto to open in Belgravia
Salmontini Le Resto, the first restaurant outside the Middle East for award-winning brand Salmontini, will launch in the heart of Belgravia in September. Born out of a desire by founders and owners Joe...
View ArticleSpringboard Awards for Excellence 2014 – Call for Entries
The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2014 will celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives – those that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry as an employer and...
View ArticleH&C News July Top 20 Articles
Each month we enjoy looking at the page statistics and learning what pages have proved most popular with our readers. Each month we are seeing a greater effect on what makes the cut for our Top 20 from...
View Article£64bn foodservice sector primed for further growth
The foodservice sector is fast catching up with grocery giants as more and more people go out to eat, new research from CGA Strategy shows. CGA’s figures estimate the foodservice market to be worth...
View ArticleMobile phone habits spoiling restaurant dinners
New research from online restaurant booking service Bookatable reveals that Brits are reaching their boiling point over mobile phone use in restaurants with a whopping 79 per cent of UK diners saying...
View ArticleThe Kings Head appoints Restaurant Manager Alan Holmes
The hotly anticipated Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Alan Holmes as its Restaurant and Cellar Manager. Former Sommelier of the Year, Alan will bring a wealth of experience from his previous...
View ArticleDomino’s renew sponsorship of The X Factor app
Domino’s Pizza UK is returning as the sponsor of The X Factor app for the second consecutive year. The Domino’s brand will continue to run across the app, which is one of the hottest digital TV...
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