ETM Group has appointed Sam Hawkes as Head Chef of The Cadogan Arms on London’s King’s Road. Sam joins ETM Group from The Fellow, Kings Cross where he was Head Chef for two years. Before that he held positions at The Owl and The Pussycat, Shoreditch and The Bull and Last, Highgate. Sam hopes his recent experience at award-winning gastropubs will help to raise the food … [Read more...]
Stonegate acquires 78 Bramwell pubs from administrator
Stonegate Pub Company has acquired 78 sites from the administrator of the Bramwell Pub Company. Toby Smith, CEO of Stonegate said, “We are delighted to have been able to secure a large number of fantastic sites, many of which are located in towns and cities where we are not currently represented and are looking forward to welcoming our new colleagues to the … [Read more...]
Orchid Group sees impressive returns on investment
One year on from the start of a company-wide multimillion-pound investment programme, Orchid Group is reporting impressive returns and progress across its estate. Highlights Genre-busting performance in the Pizza Kitchen & Bar division Sector-leading sales for All Inns in a heavily competitive market Robust returns for the much-loved British carvery … [Read more...]
BII Licensee of the Year: the hunt begins
The hunt is on for the UK’s best licensee with the launch of the 29th BII Licensee of the Year Award. Each year, the BII celebrates excellence in the licensed trade through these awards, which are designed to recognise those who demonstrate outstanding achievement, effort and passion whilst working within the pub industry. Judges, headed by John Sharratt, will be looking … [Read more...]
CHEF® 100% Natural Fonds – scratch made new range…sample it now!
NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL® CHEF® has unveiled a new premium range of Natural Fonds, made purely from 100% natural, authentic ingredients – and with complimentary samples on offer (see below). No compromise with ‘on plate’ quality CHEF® 100% Natural Fonds, made from nothing but bones, vegetables and herbs, is the first genuinely 100% natural product to replace the stockpot. … [Read more...]