As plans get underway to celebrate British Sausage Week 2013 (4-10 November), the annual competition to find Britain’s best sausages in the catering sector is now open. The Battle of the Bangers The BPEX Foodservice Pork Sausage of the Year Competition 2013 is calling for all chefs and catering suppliers to put their best creations forward in the battle of the bangers. The … [Read more...]
Profit from potatoes…with Potato Week, 7-13 October 2013
The third annual Potato Week will take place from 7-13 October, giving caterers the opportunity to maximise sales of potato dishes. Run by the Potato Council, the Week will be spearheaded by a major consumer campaign planned to highlight popular all-round varieties, such as Maris Piper. And with these super-carbs firmly in the spotlight, there will be plenty of opportunities … [Read more...]
Challenge and opportunity for InnBrighton in Acton!
InnBrighton Ltd, the South East regional pub group led by Gary Pettet and Gavin George, has this week secured a new lease on the site of the former Redback Tavern in High Street Acton, W3. As the photographs show, this will be a challenging project, though also a great opportunity. H&C News looks forward to viewing the transformation of the venue into InnBrighton’s fifth … [Read more...]
Yum Yum Ninja launches the ‘Business Ninja’ Lunch
Yum Yum Ninja, Brighton’s newest Pan Asian restaurant in the heart of the old Lanes, has launched the UK’s first ‘Business Ninja Lunch’ as a modern twist on the cyber café and coffee culture. Seems like a good alternative that should do well – perhaps it’s time to move on from lingering in coffee shops! Free WiFI and £5 lunch Business Ninjas will have access to free WIFI … [Read more...]
UK Pubs Must Make ‘Digital Shift’ to attract Generation Y and secure business future
A new report has revealed that British pubs are failing to keep up with the needs and demands made by the young, digitally-savvy population - now dubbed “Generation Y” or The Millennials - putting them at risk of alienating this crucial target market and harming their long term survival hopes. Looking for pubs that embrace digital trends A study of 2,000 UK consumers has … [Read more...]