Giggling Squid, the Thai restaurant chain, has revealed figures which show a marked contrast in the level of tips left by customers at its different branches. Henley-on-Thames tops the table with an average tip of 9 percent, which is almost 3 times the typical gratuity left by Brighton customers at just 3.2 percent. Brighton’s neighbour, Hove, is one place ahead with an … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Ed’s Easy Diner in Norwich – YO! Sushi, Heathrow – Restaurant Marianne…
Ed’s Easy Diner to open at intu Chapelfield in Norwich - YO! Sushi to land at Heathrow T2 with innovative ordering service - Arts and crafts’ favourite on the market - Restaurant Marianne opens Ed’s Easy Diner to open at intu Chapelfield in Norwich Ed’s Easy Diner is set to open a new 3,000 sq ft restaurant at intu Chapelfield next month as part of its UK expansion plans, … [Read more...]
Orchid carveries leading the way – with 52,000 carveries per week
Orchid Group reports that its Great British Carvery pubs are showing that the sector is very much alive and well as they continue to build a strong position in the market. Some of the highlights: Like-for-like results of +5.8%, with food +6.4%. The figures show when you focus on the Best of British produce, leading design and great service, the Carvery segment is still … [Read more...]
Michelin Guide 2014 – this year’s winners
The selection of establishments in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2014 is announced 26 September, and sees no new three star restaurants, and just two promoted to two star: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, led by Head Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts, is described as a glorious celebration of Britain’s culinary heritage, while The Greenhouse showcases Arnaud Bignon’s … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge heads Winners of AA Hospitality Awards 2013
A ‘who’s who’ of the hospitality industry gathered for the annual AA Hospitality Awards, hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and not only saw Tom Kerridge receive the coveted AA Chefs’ Chef Award but also 22 establishments celebrate receiving recognition for outstanding excellence in their field. The evening also marked the launch of the new AA Food Service Award. The AA … [Read more...]