Renaissance Pubs has undergone a rebrand and from today becomes Three Cheers Pub Co. The change takes place following a trademark dispute. Celebrating the name The south London pub group has launched a programme of activity to celebrate the new name. Exciting additions to its food and drink offering include the launch of a Summer Pale Ale and a range of bespoke … [Read more...]
Outdoor catering? Time to spring clean your cylinders and kit
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is encouraging caterers to ensure their LP Gas cylinders are checked, safe and ready for the start of the outdoor catering season. UKLPG has developed a checklist of advice to ensure all users are conscious about safety when it comes to using the fuel. According to the Nationwide Caterers’ Association (NCASS), it is expected … [Read more...]
Surging profits at Chapel Down
Kent winemaker Chapel Down has reported soaring profits in the year ending December 2014, benefiting from good harvests. Revenues were up 21%, at a record £6.1 million, with pre-tax profits reported at £187k. Whilst wine sales flourished, beer sales soared – up 43%, though at lower margins than those for wine. Chapel Wine raised £4 million through crowdfunding in 2014, … [Read more...]
Britain votes to drink alone in snub to party leaders
Brits would prefer to drink alone than share a tipple with any of the political party leaders, the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has revealed. Of those surveyed, 17% opted for UKIP’s Nigel Farage, followed by 13% for the Conservative’s David Cameron and 9% for Labour’s Ed Miliband. The Tracker also reveals that there are three clear political issues that matter most to … [Read more...]
Punch performs in line with expectations
Punch Taverns has advised its Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 7 March 2015 with Stephen Billingham, Executive Chairman of Punch Taverns plc, commenting: “We have delivered profits for the half year in line with our expectations and are on track to meet full year underlying EBITDA guidance of between £193 million and £200 million. “Group debt has materially reduced … [Read more...]