Leading independent foodservice brand County Range has added to its award winning premium pasty range with the launch of a new Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese variant. The new arrival joins the brand’s Traditional Cornish Pasty, which scooped the People’s Choice Q Award 2017 in the wholesale category, and is available to operators immediately in cases of 24 exclusively through … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
SSP opens restaurant with Michel Roth in Gare de Metz station
SSP France, a subsidiary of SSP Group PLC, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new restaurant called ‘Terroirs de Lorraine’ in Gare de Metz station with renowned chef Michel Roth. The restaurant was created in partnership with SSP France and SNCF Stations & Connections. At the restaurant, guests can enjoy meals from … [Read more...]
Consumers eating out are creatures of habit, but Apps increasingly disrupt this behaviour
New findings from global information company The NPD Group suggest consumers eating out on Britain’s high streets are becoming creatures of habit. NPD Group foodservice data for the year ending (YE) November 2017 shows that the reason for choosing a particular foodservice operator in nearly one in four (24%) eat-out or out-of-home (OOH) visits was because consumers … [Read more...]
Sculptural statement at new haz Restaurant
Stunning and original Armourcoat Sculptural 'Flow XL' ceiling and custom ArmourFX wall panels at the new haz Restaurant on Mincing Lane in London. Located on the ground floor of Plantation Place building, the restaurant's contemporary interior designed by brand consultancy I-AM is light and spacious with high ceilings and long glass frontage. Armourcoat’s Sculptural … [Read more...]
Lexington Receives 3-Star Accreditation from the Sustainable Restaurant Association and boosts score
Lexington Catering, one of the leading contact caterers in London, has been named a 3-star Sustainability Champion again by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The SRA recognised Lexington’s exceptional approach to supporting the local community, global farmers and their team. The accreditation is a global standard, which lays down benchmarks for any organisation … [Read more...]
Investment in people and premises results in another year of growth for buzzworks
Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings Ltd is celebrating a successful year after turnover rose 15.6 per cent (from £12.8 million to £14.8million) helping to cement its reputation as a leader within the hospitality industry in Scotland. Pre-tax profit increased by 9.2 per cent, from £635,626 in 2016 to £694,248 in 2017 despite sector challenges. The award-winning … [Read more...]
East Coast concepts dines out on Christmas sales uplift
A record Christmas trading period has boosted sales at restaurant and bar group East Coast Concepts, which runs vibrant dining concepts Neighbourhood and Victor’s. Like-for-like sales for the Group were up 10 per cent in the six weeks ending 7 January 2018, while overall sales increased 48 per cent over the period. Revenues for the Group in the year to December 2017 reached … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl see results from Bradford
Hollywood Bowl Group, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators is already seeing very positive trading and receiving excellent customer feedback following the £350,000 refurbishment of Hollywood Bowl, Bradford, in December. The redevelopment, which was the final investment of 2017 for the group, saw a complete re-design of the 28 lane centre, which now features plush new … [Read more...]
Hotelier leads senior team to transform Liverpool estate to former glory
Allerton Manor Golf Club has appointed renowned resort hotelier Marc Smith as their Managing Director, teaming him up once more with the previous owner operators of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa. Marc heads up the team following noted roles with De Vere Hotels and more recently Regional General Manager at Macdonald Hotels with responsibility for their exclusive Hill … [Read more...]
Craft, Cask and Cider, tales of innovation from Mitchells and Butlers
Mitchells and Butlers (MAB) may be one of the UK’s biggest hospitality companies, from which its brewing roots have long since been severed, but its beer range is arguably one of the most innovative in the country. Certainly, when you add in the scale of operations then there can be no doubt that its beer offering is a leader of the pack. Ben Lockwood is the (MAB) … [Read more...]
Raby Hunt’s fridges get the beauty and the brawn
Williams’ good looking, hard-wearing counters fit the bill at two Michelin star restaurant. You don’t make major changes to a two Michelin star kitchen without good reason, and certainly not without ensuring you have the best expertise at hand. So when chef owner James Close decided to install a new kitchen and expand the Raby Hunt restaurant from 25 to 35 covers, he called … [Read more...]
Brasserie Bar Co Results Year Ending 2 July 2017
Brasserie Bar Co, the 36-strong group behind Brasserie Blanc and the White Brasserie Company, has announced its results for the 12 months ending July 2017. During the year, the group opened 6 sites, four pubs and two Brasserie Blanc restaurants including its first within a hotel. Highlights Turnover increased by almost 14% to £46.8m (2016: 41.1m), up £5.7m on the … [Read more...]
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday – The Argentine Way
In just a few days the Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots for one of the most iconic sporting events of the year and what better way to celebrate than with the ultimate Winter BBQ at Gaucho Piccadilly. Gaucho has partnered with Jim Bean Double Oak to make your Super Bowl one to be remembered, win or lose. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a strong … [Read more...]
Opening date announced for Fazenda Edinburgh
Independent restaurant operators City District Group, founders of Fazenda Bar & Grill, have announced they will open their Edinburgh doors on Friday 23rd February. A £2m refurbishment of the 7000 sq ft site on George Street will include 175 covers incorporating a bar of 40 covers, plus a private dining room with seating for 8 guests. The interiors feature banquette … [Read more...]
Talkington Bates makes a stand against plastic
In line with recent statistics around marine plastic pollution, bespoke contract caterer, Talkington Bates has pledged to make a significant difference to the catering service it provides and has urged other contract caterers to follow suit. The company is, with immediate effect, replacing plastic water bottles with canned water and various glass alternatives as well as … [Read more...]