Whiting and Hammond, the multi award winning pub company, have partnered with Zonal, the total hospitality management system, to launch their Gift Card this week just in time for Christmas. The brightly coloured, wallet friendly sized cards can be purchased from any one of the seven sites across Kent and Sussex and offer the flexibility of being able to be redeemed in all of … [Read more...]
Rental Survey 2014: increasing activity but beware pitfalls
Fleurets recently published a valuable overview of the rental market for pubs (tied and free of tie), nightclubs and restaurants across the UK. Increasing economic confidence and market activity makes the Report very timely but, as they comment, ‘There are many pitfalls for the unwary’, and it is money well spent to take professional advice from people who fully understand the … [Read more...]
FSA survey shows Food Hygiene Ratings growing awareness
The FSA's Food and You survey published once every two years provides information on reported behaviours, attitudes and knowledge relating to food issues. This year’s survey has now been published. Food Hygiene Rating Scheme The survey showed an increase in awareness of the FSA’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, and the Food Hygiene Information Scheme in Scotland. Ratings for … [Read more...]
TCG maps its menus to ensure allergen compliance
Managed pub and bar group TCG has mapped all its menus to ensure that full allergen information is now available for every dish sold across the business. In addition, allergens training now forms part of TCG’s core staff training programme, ensuring that both kitchen and front of house staff understand their responsibilities under the new legislation, know where to find the … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Show to celebrate the Very Best of British Hospitality
Registration is now live for The Hospitality Show 2015 as the UK’s largest tradeshow in its calendar year returns to the second city to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. New products, new exhibitors, new ideas and a new business focus will all be ushered in on a wave of New Year optimism as the Birmingham NEC opens its doors from 19-21 January, for three days … [Read more...]