Last week I met with Nathan Reilly and Steve Hodges the dynamic duo behind the brand Cleaner Products who are celebrating a “Decade of Achievement” to find out more about this success story. Here’s what they had to say. Nathan as you are entering the final year of your first decade of trading what was vital to the achievements of Cleaner Products. Well, to start with we … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Card Surcharging & Cost Saving Opportunities for Toad Hall Cottages
Bank Brokers' Hospitality & Catering sector clients care deeply about delivering great service for their clients, but wish to do so at a fair market rate. In turn, they expect their suppliers to also deliver fair value for money. So, we are delighted to have helped another UK-based company - this time Toad Hall Cottages - to reduce their merchant services' fees ahead of the … [Read more...]
39 Steps Coffee Haus launches in Soho, London this January
There are many coffee houses in the world. There aren’t many who roast for themselves, grind fresh for each cup and brew with artisan precision. There are even fewer who can tell you the name of the independent farmer who grew the beans, which way the slope faced and how long the beans ripened for. There is only one however, which guides every one of those 39 steps from … [Read more...]
South-West fish and chip shop owner joins forces to reopen Ei Publican Partnerships pub
Ei Publican Partnerships and an entrepreneurial father and daughter have made a joint investment of £155,000 to upgrade the facilities and introduce a new innovative food offer at ROUTE 16, Torquay, formerly known as The Old Coach House Inn. The significant renovations include a New England themed interior, with bric-a-brac bought over from America, such as little gaff … [Read more...]
Pantheon’s TM5 is a great little mixer
A reliable, compact, stand mixer is a basic necessity in any busy kitchen either as the sole mixer, if demand is light or, in larger kitchens, as a back-up mixer. Because so many commercial kitchens are open to the eating area these days, operators have to consider the aesthetics of any equipment within view of customers. Pantheon’s TM5, 5 litre mixer is ideal as it looks … [Read more...]
Fuller’s Simon Emeny becomes BBPA Chairman
Simon Emeny, Chief Executive of Fuller Smith & Turner plc, has become BBPA Chairman, at the Association’s annual general meeting at Brewers’ Hall in London. He succeeds David Forde, Managing Director of HEINEKEN UK, who completes two successful years in office. Simon has been with Fuller’s, based at the company’s historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, for 21 years, … [Read more...]
Three Cranes to open in city of London today
Today sees the re-opening of Three Cranes on Garlick Hill EC4, the result of an inspiring collaboration between industry figurehead Henry Harris (formerly chef patron of Racine) and founder of Harcourt Inns, James McCulloch. Located right beside Mansion House station, Three Cranes comprises of a ground floor pub with two intimate dining rooms across the second and third floors … [Read more...]
Coppa Club expands to Maidenhead
Coppa Club, the boutique restaurant concept by Sun Capital Partners, is to open its doors in Maidenhead, Berkshire after agreeing a lease with Sorbon Estates, the commercial property arm of the Shanly Group. The restaurant which is owned by Hugh Osmond will unveil its fifth outlet at a prime waterside location in Maidenhead’s town centre next Summer. Berkshire-based Coppa … [Read more...]
Chef Tom Kerridge chooses Wreckfish for Liverpool debut
Following a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Chef owner, Gary Usher, opened Wreckfish Bistro in the Ropewalks area of Liverpool city centre in October. With the campaign receiving high profile support from celebrities and several Michelin star chefs, last week saw the turn of chef Tom Kerridge who cooked a six-course menu at Wreckfish for over 100 guests, his first time … [Read more...]
Baxterstorey launches back in the saddle at Borough Market event
BaxterStorey and executive chef, Hayden Groves, are launching a new charity recipe book; Back in the Saddle. Inspired by an incredible challenge to raise money for Cure Leukaemia, the book is a culinary journey documenting the 10,403km cycle ride across Europe undertaken by Hayden and a team of four cyclists, including ex-England footballer Geoff Thomas. The cycling team … [Read more...]
ALMR sets out Brexit priorities to Parliamentary Committee
An orderly withdrawal from the EU, with certainty and clarity for business is a must, ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls today told a key Parliamentary committee. Giving evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee investigating Brexit, Kate highlighted the value of the UK’s eating and drinking out sector, and stressed the need for an orderly … [Read more...]
Peak St. and Crackle & Hum: Two new coffee brands launched by Compass Group UK & Ireland
Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, has created two new coffee brands to add to its hot beverage repertoire, continuing its investment in offering great quality coffee experiences to clients and consumers. Peak St. and Crackle & Hum are two distinctive coffee concepts, targeting value and premium segments within the coffee … [Read more...]
Gateshead School Catering is best UK performer – again!
Gateshead Council’s School Catering Service has been singled out for the second year running as the UK’s top performing school meals provider by the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE). The council, which employs a team of a 350 staff to prepare and serve more than 11,000 hot meals every day, was compared with 50 other UK school meals providers and was again … [Read more...]
Seasoned announces catering contract with Downham Hall
Event caterer, Seasoned has recently announced their sole caterer status at the historic, Downham Hall in Essex. The venue owners, Christina and Andrew Metcalfe, have recently purchased both wings of the property and have chosen Seasoned to oversee catering at the new venue, for future events after being impressed by the caterer’s 30 year tenure in the events industry and … [Read more...]
Abokado to donate 100% of hot drink sales to St Mungo’s charity
London’s leading healthy eating chain Abokado will once again be supporting people who are homeless by donating 100% of the proceeds from all of its hot drink sales this Friday 15th December. This will be the ninth year that Abokado has partnered with homelessness charity, St Mungo’s at Christmas to raise funds to support their work. The fundraising initiative will take … [Read more...]