Flaming Grill pubs will ‘salute the troops’ in a BIG way on National Armed Forces Day as they offer them the chance to take on the infamous 1kg Challenge Burger free of charge. All 84 Flaming Grill pubs are offering a free main meal, which includes the ‘Flaming Challenge Burger’, on Saturday 29 June for any of the Armed Forces, past or present. The Challenge burger … [Read more...]
Whitbread is the number one operator in eat out top 20
National pub and restaurant operator Whitbread has beaten last year’s winner Mitchells & Butlers to the number one spot in Eat Out magazine’s top 20 list ranking pub and restaurant groups by their turnover. Whitbread, which runs Beefeater Grill, Brewer’s Fayre, Table Table, Taybarns and Costa Coffee, takes the number one spot after reporting an annual turnover surpassing … [Read more...]
Food costs overview for June
H & C News is pleased to be able to share information on food costs and trends for June – from fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to dairy – supplied by Prestige Purchasing. Overview Overall CPI for the UK has risen from 2.4% last month to 2.7% this month, which is slightly disappointing. A big driver of this has been the rise in the cost of air transport, 22% … [Read more...]
Pret A Manger translates its distinctive brand experience to mobile site
Pret A Manger, the food chain known for its fresh and natural food has unveiled a new mobile site, designed and built by digital agency Essence. The new dynamic and highly intuitive mobile site is a natural extension of their in-store customer philosophy. It incorporates Pret’s instantly recognisable imagery and messaging: fresh, friendly and helpful. Tailored to time of … [Read more...]
Monty’s Wine Bar & Restaurant imports the sophistication of Italy
Monty’s Wine Bar & Restaurant launch this July in the heart of London’s West End with a sophisticated venue serving an impressive selection of Italy’s finest Cichetti, as well as a delectable array of Italian dishes, made using only the freshest ingredients, all of which can be paired with wine independently sourced by renowned sommelier Antonio Cerilli, who honed his … [Read more...]