Entries are now being sought for this year’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014, as the Academy of Food & Wine Service launches the 35th year of the competition. Wine waiters and sommeliers from all sectors of the industry are encouraged to enter the competition which gives participants the opportunity to broaden their experience, improve their wine and beverage service … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship: the Regional Finalists
Following last week’s paper judging, the judges have announced the regional finalists for the 2014 Roux Scholarship competition, with Michel Roux Jr commenting, “The standard of recipes received has yet again been astounding, the creativity in method, style and presentation will make the regional finals as exciting as ever.” Two regional finals will be held simultaneously on … [Read more...]
CGA Peach reports business leaders increasingly confident
Confidence is coming back to the eating and drinking-out markets, CGA Peach’s exclusive annual Business Leaders’ Survey reveals. The poll of the UK’s top executives found that 90% are either very or fairly optimistic about the year ahead for their businesses, up from 78% at the same point last year. Numbers feeling very optimistic have doubled, from 15% to 29%. Confidence is … [Read more...]
McMullen offers mouth-watering opportunity for entrepreneurial chefs
In an unprecedented move, McMullen, the family brewer based in Hertford, is looking for successful chefs and budding entrepreneurs to run one of its most prestigious pubs without investing any capital, or paying any rent, utilities or rates. The Stag, Heronsgate The Stag, a newly refurbished gastro pub in Heronsgate, near Chorleywood, has recently become available as a … [Read more...]
Food costs for February
Welcome to your market overview from Prestige Purchasing for February. This is your quick guide to what is happening in the major food and drink supply markets. Top News Top Increases Percentage Difference Top Decreases Percentage Difference Raspberry +50.00% Broccoli -69.96% Honeydew … [Read more...]