Pizza Hut: the transformation continues
H&C News has reported previously on the efforts being made by Pizza Hut since it became independent from its then owners in the USA back in 2012. Here, we take another look at the continuing and...
View ArticleRamsay’s Bread Street Kitchen to open in Dubai
Gordon Ramsay Group, in partnership with Atlantis, The Palm will open a Bread Street Kitchen this autumn. Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis will be Ramsay’s fourth outpost, following locations in...
View Article2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards open for entry
The 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, after an extremely successful launch last year, open for entry today, 8th June. The awards, which are sponsored by Sodexo, were inspired by the new EU allergen...
View Articlehungryhouse announces impressive growth
Growth rate of 76% proves the fastest in competitive online and mobile food ordering market. Hungryhouse.co.uk has announced its accelerated growth in the competitive delivery market with an...
View ArticleDeal or no deal: how UK diners use offers
Our thanks go to NPD Group for this infographic. It’s well worth studying to make sure that your offers are as effective as possible, and targeting the right demographic. Special deals are not the...
View ArticleIbérica’s Great Chefs, Great Causes campaign
Following publication of the annual list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ibérica are gathering some of the most celebrated Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American chefs, the majority of which are...
View ArticleLondon Produce Show: bringing chefs and the industry together
The second edition of the London Produce Show and Conference took place at Grosvenor House, on Park Lane, London, last week. It attracted a full house of exhibitors and attendees from around the globe...
View ArticleKFC to introduce Apple Pay in the UK
KFC is to offer its customers access to Apple Pay when it launches in the UK. Apple Pay is a new category of service that transforms mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. With...
View ArticleRecord Year for PAUL: expansion to step-up
PAUL UK, the 32-strong French bakery and café brand, today announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014. Jean-Michel Orieux, CEO of PAUL UK comments: “We are delighted that...
View ArticleHarry Ramsden’s launches Gift Card
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic British brand world famous for its fish and chips, has launched its first ever Gift Card. Produced in partnership with Samba Days UK Ltd., the UK arm of Canada’s leading...
View ArticleAdults Only burger at K West Hotel requires I.D
K West Hotel & Spa has brought the boozie foodie trend to the UK with its brand new creation of the Bloody Mary Burger, the latest addition to a growing list of hip alcoholic foods such as Drunkin...
View Article5-Star Dining Destination Crocker’s Folly Launches Signature Cocktails
Crocker’s Folly, the opulent old Victorian gin house in St John’s Wood, has introduced a delicious range of themed cocktails to its menu. Under the tutelage of Damian Wawrzyniak, who has previously...
View ArticleAllergen Labelling: from Hassle to Marketing Opportunity
Some professional kitchens are still struggling to manage their allergen information – and there is now the risk of a £5000 fine for not complying with the new laws. FoodTrade – a social enterprise...
View ArticleBURGER KING brings back its Sizzling Summer BBQ menu
BURGER KING’s popular Summer BBQ line up will be returning for a second year running. The line-up boasts the popular BBQ WHOPPER sandwiches that fans loved, with a range of different BBQ sauces and...
View ArticleBurger Club Thursdays for Byron
This summer, Byron will launch ‘Burger Club Thursdays’, offering exclusive member rewards throughout June and July. The free-to-join Byron Burger Club was founded in 2014 to honour dedication to the...
View ArticleGoogle launches Consumer Barometer 2015
Google has launched its Consumer Barometer 2015, the comprehensive free tool for planners looking to understand and compare how people use the internet around the world. Entering its fifth year, it is...
View ArticleNew head chef Tim Peirson at Notting Hill’s Kensington Place
D&D restaurant and neighbourhood fish brasserie, Kensington Place has announced the appointment of new head chef Tim Peirson. Previously of Michelin – starred Angler, Axis at One Aldwych and Wild...
View ArticleBig Easy Bar.B.Q and Lobstershack strengthens leadership team
Big Easy Bar.B.Q and LobsterShack has further boosted its leadership team with the appointment of Steve Rockey as Head of People. His arrival follows that of Noel D’Arcy as Managing Director, Mayuri...
View ArticlePizza Maestro Bruno Difabio opens London restaurant
With 10 artisan pizzerias across the US, six world pizza championship titles and TV appearances on everything from Access Hollywood to Food Network’s Chopped, master pizzaiolo Bruno DiFabio is, not...
View ArticleNew Commercial and Membership Director for ALMR
The ALMR has announced the arrival of Simon Bull as its new Commercial & Membership Director. Simon will drive the Association’s membership and marketing along with the ALMR’s commercial income...
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