When a family chooses to eat out in a British restaurant, a fast food outlet, or even in a pub or curry house, who makes the decision on where they dine? Foodservice industry figures from global information provider The NPD Group show it’s the kids that dictate the decision in one in four visits. ‘Because my kids like it there’ The NPD Group’s data shows that ‘because my … [Read more...]
Quiet Corners Awards: hospitality winners led by Wetherspoon
Wetherspoon has won two awards in the ‘Quiet Corners Competition’ which is aimed at showcasing companies and individual outlets which don’t play piped music. The awards are run by Pipedown, the Campaign for Freedom from Piped Music. The awards were given to the company itself as the Best Quiet Pub Chain Award as well as to one of its pubs, The Waterhouse in Manchester … [Read more...]
CEOs of TGI Friday’s, ASK and GBK to host Keynotes at Casual Dining 2015
Karen Forrester, CEO of T.G.I Friday’s UK, Stephen Holmes, CEO of ASK Italian and Zizzi, and Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Gourmet Burger Kitchen, are among the big name Keynote speakers now confirmed for Casual Dining 2015. Catering specifically to the business needs of casual dining operators (including multiple and independent pubs, bars, and restaurants), the free Keynote … [Read more...]
Beer Tester appointed for dream job
An ale aficionado has been recruited for what many would consider a dream job - being paid to visit pubs. Jane Peyton, age 43 from Fulham, has been appointed an official Ale Tester by national pub chain Taylor Walker after her YouTube video review was voted top of the ‘hops’ by beer lovers across the UK. Jane, who beat off stiff competition to secure the role, will now be … [Read more...]
Draft House goes east to open Birdcage
Publican Charlie McVeigh, Founder of Draft House, has acquired the legendary Birdcage Public House on Columbia Road Flower Market and saved it from closure. The Birdcage, which served as a backdrop for many of the chilling happenings in the notorious Bodysnatchers trial of the 1830s, was on the brink of bankruptcy after a long period of decline. The pub will re-open as the … [Read more...]