Tom Kerridge, the only British chef who has earned two Michelin stars by cooking in a pub, begins his new series Proper Pub Food - where he shows us how to cook dishes inspired by British pub classics – on Monday 23 September. In the first episode, Tom demonstrates dishes that are perfect for serving up to groups of friends. This is hearty, casual cooking which is meant for … [Read more...]
J D Wetherspoon reports record sales, profit and tax!
Wetherspoon achieved record sales, profit and earnings per share last year, and points out that although margins were 8.7% against 9.0% the previous year, profits nonetheless have increased as new business develops (for example, breakfast and coffee sales). Food revenue has now reached 32.9% and continues to grow (by 10.9% in the last year), though it varies widely from pub to … [Read more...]
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013 winners
Leading architects, interior and lighting designers, and hospitality operators from around the world gathered 12 September to recognise the latest innovative and inspiring designs to be found in the food and drink establishments in the UK and abroad. Now in their fifth year, the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards received 670 submissions from the UK and 60 other … [Read more...]
Overseas visitor spending up by 23% y-o-y for July
Figures from the 2013 International Passenger Survey (IPS) reveal a 23% boost in tourist spending compared to July 2012. This increase saw July enjoy record levels of spend as overseas visitors parted with £2.52 billion, beating the previous monthly record of £2.43 billion set in August 2012. The results also suggest tourism numbers have fully recovered one year on from the … [Read more...]
Ooberstock gets investment boost to maximise on-trade capabilities
Stephen Brogan, entrepreneur and co-founder of premium drinks company Drinks21 Ltd, has taken a controlling share of Ooberstock, the UK based on-premise drinks wholesale business, with immediate effect. As a result, Ooberstock will become the newest national distributor in the market, bringing some innovative ideas to the market whilst providing a world-class supply solution … [Read more...]