Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), owner of the Toby Carvery and Harvester pub restaurant brands, says that “effective” marketing will help it through the “uncertain” economic environment next year. The company, which also owns the All Bar One chain, has reported revenue increased 1.1% to £1.98bn in the year to 25 September, helping push pre-tax profit up 26.1% to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Christie + Co markets further trio of former Regent Inns sites
Acting on behalf of Administrators BDO LLP, Christie + Co has been instructed to market the leasehold interests of a further three former Regent Inns sites spread across England. The three sites are the Old Orleans and Pals Bar in Ipswich, and the Walkabout Bar in Middlesbrough. Situated in the heart of Ipswich and forming part of the Buttermarket Shopping Centre, Pals … [Read more...]
Disposal of Paramount Restaurants portfolio concluded
Acting on behalf of Paramount Restaurants, Christie + Co has sold the leasehold interests of 28 of the company’s non-core assets, with all but two sites acquired by established corporate operators. In May this year, Paramount Restaurants instructed Christie + Co to advise on the disposal of a portfolio of 37 sites operating under the Brasserie Gerard, Chez Gerard, Caffè Uno, … [Read more...]
Avista visit BBC to help raise money for ‘Children In Need’
Avista visited BBC last Wednesday in the shape of a delicious selection of Canapé to help raise money for the Charity 'Children In Need' Eastenders Jake Wood (Max), Cheryl Fergison (Heather) and Rudolph Walker (Patrick) were amongst the hugely popular stars attending a special charity screening of the live 25th birthday episode of the drama at BBC White City. Pudsey Bear … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers announce results for year end 25 Sept 2010
Business Highlights Operating profit1 up 7.3% to £322m Profit before tax1 up 26.1% to £169m Net cash inflow of £303m in the year Retained Estate2 like-for-like sales up 2.8% in the year Retained Estate like-for-like food and drink sales up 4.7% and 1.4% respectively Retained Estate operating profit of £285m up 14% with margin up 1.9% points to … [Read more...]
Bottled water has become liquid gold
In the last 40 years the bottled water industry has gone from a business prospect that few took seriously, to a global industry worth billions of pounds. This article is covered in more detail in 'The Foods That Make Billions. Liquid Gold' , BBC2 at 2100 on 23 November 2010. The commodity itself remains simple. The way we think about it has changed fundamentally. Water … [Read more...]
Mansell wins £24m BSF school in Hackney
Mansell has won a £24m contract to build Cardinal Pole Catholic School in Hackney under the Building Schools for the Future framework. The new three-storey school designed by architects Jestico + Whiles will accommodate 1,050 pupils. The school is currently split across two sites and Mansell’s contract will enable the whole school to be located in one place. Work is … [Read more...]
Beer ads, the best ads in the world..?
After receiving an email claiming a visitor had found the best video ads in the world , I did a bit of searching yesterday and found some real gems. Please take a look and post a comment on which you feel is best, or point us at a better example. Budweiser - Heineken - Guinness - Budweiser … [Read more...]
Tableware for every venue and every occasion and 30% off
Xing Xing the manufacturers and suppliers of high quality, durable white tableware and stainless steel cutlery to the restaurant, hotel & hospitality trade have an exclusive offer available only to visitors of ‘Hospitality and Catering News’. In the often frantic run up to Christmas and the focus required to deliver service to customers of your hospitality venue we … [Read more...]
Dom Joly falls off the wagon and feasts in Italy’s foodie haven
If you already love Tuscany or have never been there Dom Jolly writes a review that certainly gives an insight to what the place is all about in this review in the Mail Online. He certainly goes on a bit and always uses 20 words where 2 would be ample, that said he does paint an accurate picture and does not exaggerate about the quality of the food. So find out how and why … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay’s ex CEO on lunch date that’ll reheat the family feud
It is a picture that will make Gordon Ramsay’s blood boil. The TV chef’s father-in-law is seen heading out for lunch hand-in-hand with a glamorous companion. Married Chris Hutcheson, 62, father of Ramsay’s wife Tana, was caught with widow Sara Stewart as they strolled to a restaurant. There is no suggestion that Mr Hutcheson is having an inappropriate relationship with … [Read more...]
Head chef /Sous chef positions at brand restaurant/hotel
Head Chef /Sous chef required to work in branded restaurant/hotel in Bournemouth Must have banqueting and function experience and be good at managing budgets and hitting targets High volume with some restaurant experience required for this busy role in which you will be running the department and answering directly to the restaurant/hotel manager NVQ 1 and 2 a must and … [Read more...]
Winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen denied top Savoy job
The London Evening Standard reports that the winner of Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen USA has been denied her prize of a top job at the Savoy Grill after her application for a work visa was turned down by the Home Office. Holli Ugalde, 25, was left “crushed” and bitterly disappointed. The single mother from California was due to work alongside head chef Andy Cook for six … [Read more...]
Video recipe – Chicken in red wine, slow cook recipe from Schwartz
We found this on You Tube, nothing fancy but looks ideal for a cold winter evening and simple to make … [Read more...]
Video of the week, South Park parody British celebrity chefs
If you don't like South Park or are easily offended you probably won't want to watch this, if you like South Park however, are not easily offended and want to see what they make of celebrity chefs you will probably find this very amusing. Either way please let us know what you think. … [Read more...]