New figures from the BBPA show: UK alcohol consumption per head down again – 3.3 per cent drop in 2012 16 per cent decline in consumption per head since 2004 Per capita consumption below 8 litres per head, first time since 1998 New figures for UK alcohol consumption in 2012 show that the amount Britons drink has fallen yet again – for the sixth year out of the past … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge to bring 2 Michelin star talent to Royal Ascot’s Panoramic Restaurant
Popular chef patron Tom Kerridge, of the two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, is to bring his unpretentious modern British flavours, featuring the best available seasonal ingredients, to the Panoramic Restaurant during the Royal Meeting (Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd June). Traditional dishes with a Kerridge ‘twist’ Having worked with world … [Read more...]
‘Message in a barrel’ to Chancellor and Treasury
Sixty Members of Parliament from all parties have joined forces in calls for a freeze in beer duty in the March Budget by sending a special ‘message in a barrel’ to the Chancellor at an event in Westminster, as featured on page two of the Sun newspaper of 28 February. The Theakston’s hand-crafted oak barrel, containing its calls from MPs for a freeze in beer duty, was later … [Read more...]
Orchid builds walls to open up eating out
Orchid Group has launched the first of its new style carvery pubs which aim to take eating out to the next level with an inclusive, community style. Whilst the pubs retain a high focus on quality British produce and value for money, they are opening up eating out to different groups of people, all under one roof, by building extra walls. Warm and welcoming, the new … [Read more...]
100 Work Placements pledged at Perceptions Group Pub and Bars Careers initiative
Within hours of the launch of the Perceptions Group Pub and Bars Careers initiative, 100 work placements for young people had been pledged. Over 40 pub and bar operators gathered to hear how the Pub and Bar Careers initiative can help to transform the lives of young people; provide the sector with well trained, enthusiastic and willing young people; operate with the utmost … [Read more...]