Angry Orchard was first introduced in the US in 2011, and its Crisp Apple style (5% abv) soon became the country’s number one hard cider. It arrives in the UK this autumn and is expected to capitalise on the surge in the popularity of cider, with UK cider sales now worth more than £3 billion. Shepherd Neame is the exclusive importer. A combination of French bittersweet and … [Read more...]
Winners and losers from the National Living Wage
Numis has been examining the consequences of the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) and as a consequence is altering its forecasts across most of the managed pub and restaurant sector. The new NLW is set at £7.20 in April 2016 against a National Minimum Wage (NMW) which is currently at £6.50, rising to £6.70 in October 2015. Numis has downgraded 2017E earnings … [Read more...]
Gerry O’Brien celebrates 30 years at The Churchill Arms
The legendary Gerry O'Brien has celebrated 30 years as manager of The Churchill Arms, Kensington – one of London’s most famous pubs, and a firm favourite on tourist lists - with a street party for all his long serving customers, friends and family. There was also a special visit from Griffin and Pride, the Fuller’s dray horses. Customers from all over the world During his … [Read more...]
East finally goes west
Taking place on the roof of one of West London’s most iconic buildings this summer is Storeys – a pop-up food experience from event production company Afternoon Delight LDN. Launching on 31 July, Storeys can be found on top of the former BBC Car Park at Television Centre in White City. A summer terrace hotspot, Storeys will feature striking artwork, some of the UK’s best … [Read more...]
Winners of The Annual Awards Of Excellence 2015
The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together on Tuesday 14th July to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by Brian J. Turner CBE, President of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, and John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, who announced three overall winners: RACA Young Chef of the … [Read more...]