The Tax Parity Day in support of lower VAT was held last week attracted support from many hospitality organizations, large and small, and appears to have been far more successful than many sceptics were suggesting: both customer and media interest was high, ensuring that the message was widely spread, and that pressure on government continues to build. We show a small sample of … [Read more...]
Cask Report reveals how discerning taste is benefiting Britain’s national drink
People are drinking less and going out less, but when they do go out, they are choosing their beers more carefully – and cask ale is a main beneficiary. So says Pete Brown, author of the Cask Report. People are turning to cask ale The launch of the Report last week was timed to coincide with the start of Cask Ale Week, a countrywide celebration of Britain’s national drink. … [Read more...]
Major organisations join forces with Food Allergy Training Consultancy on food allergens
Major organisations are actively joining forces with the Food Allergy Training Consultancy (FATC) to help educate food businesses and venues on massive changes to food allergen labelling legislation. These organisations currently include: the Food Standards Agency, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, Sodexo, 3663, Ask Italian, Trading Standards, Reading Scientific Services, Foods Matter … [Read more...]
Angelus Helps a Meanwhile Cause
Angelus Restaurant has collaborated with the local not for profit cause, Meanwhile Gardens, the community gardens in North Kensington. The restaurant will be purchasing produce grown on the Meanwhile Sky Garden and serving it on its menus, in a bid to raise vital funds for the charity and to inspire its customers and Londoners alike to grow their own fruit and vegetables. The … [Read more...]
Arriving now…London’s first beer trolley
Pictured above is London's first beer trolley, perhaps the first of many, and H & C News looks forward to the design and styling of future versions! This beer trolley has arrived at Honky Tonk Chelsea and Honky Tonk Clapham, where diners will be able to try and taste the most delicious and refreshing beers on the market, all from the comfort of their seats. The trolley … [Read more...]