West Cornwall Pasty Co’s ‘traditional’ pasty was crowned the best at this weekend’s annual Eden Project’s World Pasty Championship. Beating off stiff competition (from over 150 entrants), the popular ‘traditional’ pasty from the UK’s largest specialist retailer of premium Cornish pasties wowed the 30 judges, who were made up of local dignitaries, foodies and representatives … [Read more...]
AFWS launches membership category for young recruits
The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS), the UK’s professional body for front of house food and beverage service, has revised its membership structure, introducing a membership category specifically for young people in the profession. UK Guild of Restaurant Service As from next month, under 24-year-olds with one year’s full employment in the sector can join the UK … [Read more...]
Langdon triumphs in Pork Pie Off
Monday 3 March saw high profile chefs and foodie faces alike joined forces at West London gastropub Princess Victoria to kick off British Pie Week 2014, with the inaugural ‘Princess Victoria Pork Pie Off’ for charity, Action Against Hunger. Chefs from restaurants and pubs across Britain demonstrated their cooking prowess by competing with their interpretation of the … [Read more...]
Plans to reform business rates welcomed by ALMR
The ALMR has welcomed the publication of the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee’s report, into the retail sector which calls for a fundamental reform of business rates. The report by the Committee follows prolonged and robust campaigning for a wholesale review of business rates to create a fairer deal for pubs, restaurants and bars. Fundamental review The BIS … [Read more...]
Fast Casual – All trends point this way
Fast Casual was first defined in the USA, has arrived here, and is the fastest growing sector of the UK eating out market. It sits between QSR and Full Casual dining restaurants, and includes some of the most exciting brands on the UK restaurant scene. But who are they, and what characterises them and produces such success? At Casual Dining last Thursday (27 February), Andrew … [Read more...]