Following the successful launch of Pieminister's first Pie and Cider restaurant in Bristol this March, the award winning pie brand opens its first Manchester cafe this month (June). 30 restaurants by 2018 This marks the start of a new phase for Pieminister, which has ambitious plans to open a further 20 restaurants over the next five years, within major cities across the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Flaming Grill challenges troops to ‘defeat the meat’
Flaming Grill pubs will ‘salute the troops’ in a BIG way on National Armed Forces Day as they offer them the chance to take on the infamous 1kg Challenge Burger free of charge. All 84 Flaming Grill pubs are offering a free main meal, which includes the ‘Flaming Challenge Burger’, on Saturday 29 June for any of the Armed Forces, past or present. The Challenge burger … [Read more...]
Whitbread is the number one operator in eat out top 20
National pub and restaurant operator Whitbread has beaten last year’s winner Mitchells & Butlers to the number one spot in Eat Out magazine’s top 20 list ranking pub and restaurant groups by their turnover. Whitbread, which runs Beefeater Grill, Brewer’s Fayre, Table Table, Taybarns and Costa Coffee, takes the number one spot after reporting an annual turnover surpassing … [Read more...]
Premium spirits sales increase to 1 in 6 serves in UK on trade
Research from on trade specialists CGA Strategy shows that premium spirits are in 12.2% growth and now make up over 16% of all spirit serves. As pubs and bars adapts to changing consumer use, from habit to treat, one path to stronger trading is for venues to make premium spirits a more central part of their drinks offer. Key categories behind this current growth are Gin, … [Read more...]
Win your ultimate coffee morning hamper
At Kenco we believe in making a difference. That’s why for the fourth year running, we are proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support as a long-term partner of their annual flagship fundraising event, World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Operators can help make a difference and get involved by visiting www.kencoprofessional.co.uk and registering to hold a coffee morning of their … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Galvin Brothers
This week’s Chefs Recipe of the Week is Galvins' Crêpes Suzette by Galvin Brothers and courtesy of Great British Chefs. The Galvin brothers follow the traditional method for this classic crêpes Suzette recipe. They recommend serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete this magnificent dessert. View other fantastic desserts in Great British Chefs’ dessert recipe … [Read more...]
Food costs overview for June
H & C News is pleased to be able to share information on food costs and trends for June – from fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to dairy – supplied by Prestige Purchasing. Overview Overall CPI for the UK has risen from 2.4% last month to 2.7% this month, which is slightly disappointing. A big driver of this has been the rise in the cost of air transport, 22% … [Read more...]
H&J strengthens management board with appointment of Luke Johnson
Harbour & Jones (H&J), the innovative catering company, has appointed Luke Johnson to its board of directors from 1 June as a Non-Executive Director. Chairman of Risk Capital Partners and former Chairman of Channel 4, Johnson’s catering credentials speak for themselves. From setting up the Strada branded restaurants to being credited with the exponential growth of … [Read more...]
Tuborg gets a fresh new look
Tuborg is sporting a new, premium look, with a refreshed, modern identity reflected across every element of the brand including bottles, cans and branded glasses from this month. The new look and feel will also have a high profile on the bar, with a new tap handle and 3D lens available now, and an innovative new font available from August. The new image for the brand … [Read more...]
Pret A Manger translates its distinctive brand experience to mobile site
Pret A Manger, the food chain known for its fresh and natural food has unveiled a new mobile site, designed and built by digital agency Essence. The new dynamic and highly intuitive mobile site is a natural extension of their in-store customer philosophy. It incorporates Pret’s instantly recognisable imagery and messaging: fresh, friendly and helpful. Tailored to time of … [Read more...]
Monty’s Wine Bar & Restaurant imports the sophistication of Italy
Monty’s Wine Bar & Restaurant launch this July in the heart of London’s West End with a sophisticated venue serving an impressive selection of Italy’s finest Cichetti, as well as a delectable array of Italian dishes, made using only the freshest ingredients, all of which can be paired with wine independently sourced by renowned sommelier Antonio Cerilli, who honed his … [Read more...]
Paul Walsh to Chairman of Compass
Compass Group has announced that, with Sir Roy Gardner stepping down as Chairman, he will be succeeded by Paul Walsh as Non-Executive Chairman at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 6 February 2014. Paul’s executive career has been with Diageo PLC, where he has been Chief Executive since 2000. Prior to that position, he held a number of senior executive roles, at … [Read more...]
Andy Murray’s Cromlix House hotel to be free of foie gras
Wimbledon may be just around the corner, but Andy Murray is already a champion for ducks and geese. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has already received confirmation that the menu at the Olympic Gold Medallist's new acquisition, the luxurious Cromlix House Hotel in Scotland, will be 100 per cent foie gras–free when it reopens in 2014. Internationally … [Read more...]
Hotel Prices increase by up to 190% for Wimbledon
Hotels directly surrounding Wimbledon have raised their prices by an average of 70% for the Tennis Championships, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI). One night during the Championships (Monday 24 to Sunday 7 July), will cost an average of £322 (up 70%)in the area directly surrounding Wimbledon. The most expensive day to book is Tuesday 25th June, when hotel … [Read more...]
Lusso scales new heights with Level39
Lusso, the city dining specialist, has won a unique new contract at Level39 in Canary Wharf. Level39 is Europe's largest technology accelerator for businesses in the finance, retail and future cities industries, which was opened by Mayor of London Boris Johnson on 18 March 2013 – by swiping an iPad! It is Level39’s ambition to become ‘the’ space that fuses London’s … [Read more...]