The British Hospitality Association has welcomed yesterday’s government announcement of an additional £10m business support scheme to help flood affected businesses. The announcement comes on the back of the BHA’s earlier plea to government to ‘act early’ to aid storm-struck UK hospitality and tourism businesses as they struggle to recover from the effects of flooding and … [Read more...]
Prezzo introduces the finest Italian Artisan Gelato
Prezzo is now exclusively serving the authentic taste of Italian gelato by Gelupo in all of its restaurants. Gelupo is the London gelateria of Chef Jacob Kenedy, who has won acclaim for his gelato and sorbet, and it offers a variety of flavours to choose from including Amaretti gelato, Banana Stracciatella gelato, Hazelnut gelato and Cherry sorbet. ‘The gelupo Gelato … [Read more...]
The Crown Pub wins tastiest chips award for second year running
For the second year in a row, The Crown Pub in Henlow, Bedfordshire has officially claimed the title of ‘Best Independent Pub/Restaurant Chips’ in the UK, at the Choice Chip Awards 2014. As voted for by loyal customers, the competition, which is held in recognition of Chip Week 2014 (17-23 February), saw over 900 pubs, restaurants and chip shops competing for the hotly … [Read more...]
Brasserie Bar Co to develop White Brasserie pub business
Brasserie Bar Co, the owner of Raymond Blanc-inspired Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie Company, has announced it will open 15-20 new pubs under the White Brasserie brand over the next three years. This follows the announcement that the company has secured £13.5 million of new funding from ESO Capital Group which specialises in providing tailor-made capital solutions to … [Read more...]
Hotelympia joins ‘Craft Beer Takeover’
With news that the UK is in the midst of a craft beer boom, Hotelympia is launching a brand new feature that will unite visiting operators with the people and the beers that are spearheading yearly market growth of almost 90%. Putting craft beer on the menu The UK’s most comprehensive event for the hospitality industry is launching Craft Beer Takeover – a co-located … [Read more...]