The results of a huge new survey have been released which show the impact on jobs, wages, and the economy of Britain’s brewing and pub trade at a local level – with updated unique information for every Parliamentary constituency and local authority area in Britain. The figures form a comprehensive study by economic experts Oxford Economics for the British Beer & Pub … [Read more...]
CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year: The Swan with Two Necks
A sleepy village pub has been thrust into the limelight after being named the best in the UK by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. In an idyllic setting across from a small stream and surrounded by green fields, The Swan with Two Necks in Pendleton, Lancashire, has beat off competition from over 57,000 pubs across the UK to be crowned CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year. Steve … [Read more...]
January sales bounce for pub and restaurant operators
Pub and restaurant groups enjoyed an upbeat start to 2014 - thanks to the weather. Collective like-for-like sales were up 7.2% on January 2013, a month that was badly affected by snow. Total sales, including the impact of new openings, were ahead 10.1%. Like-for-like sales up 3.3% The latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker, the sector's leading sales … [Read more...]
Shortlist revealed for FreeFrom Food Awards 2014
As H&C News readers know, the introduction of the new EU Food Information Regulations in December 2014 will have an immense effect on both the hospitality industry and in turn customers with food allergies or intolerances. And catering for the food allergy customer is already a rapidly growing market. Which should mean that more attention than ever will be paid to this … [Read more...]
Celebrate British Pie Week with The Princess Victoria Pork Pie Off!
On Monday 3 March 2014, Princess Victoria, West London will host the ‘Princess Victoria Pork Pie Off’, in conjunction with global charity, Action Against Hunger, to celebrate British Pie Week 2014. Chefs from restaurants and pubs across Britain have been invited to demonstrate their cooking prowess by competing with their interpretation of the quintessential British classic, … [Read more...]