Tramshed’s Cock & Bull Refrigeration Executive chef Kevin Gratton describes Tramshed, Mark Hix’s new site in Shoreditch, as a ‘sharey’ sort of a place. The menu has limited options, with three starters and three sweets that change daily and, that customers usually share. The main courses are all about steak and chicken – as underlined by Damien Hirst’s ‘Cock and … [Read more...]
Consumers’ growing demand for branded restaurants drives 6.5% growth
Branded restaurants display recession proof growth with sales estimated to reach £11.6 billion by the end of 2012, representing annual growth of 6.5% According to Allegra’s Project Restaurant 2012 report, published in association with Barclays, the growth of the branded restaurant market is significantly outperforming the wider retail and hospitality markets. Taking a 21% … [Read more...]
Greene King reports strong growth and record results
Strong preliminary figures for Greene King for the 52 weeks to 29 April 2012 show record results, good strategic progress and the expectation of delivery of sustainable growth. Highlights Retail like-for-like sales growth of 4%; food sales growth of 17%. Retail operating profit growth of 13%; EBITDA per pub over £200k for first time. Average EBITDA per pub in … [Read more...]
McMullen posts growth but warns on impact of tax and bureaucracy
Award-winning brewer, pub and bar operator McMullen has announced its results for the year to 1 October 2011. Highlights: turnover up by 3.5% to £60.8m compared with the 53 week period in 2010 profit before tax and exceptional items up by 24% from £5.9m to £7.4m good performance from managed pubs and, in particular, recent acquisitions phasing of pub repair … [Read more...]
Get Cooking with Martin Burge
Martin Burge was voted 'Chef of the Year' by The Independent and retains two Michelin stars for the cuisine served in 'The Dining Room' at Whatley Manor. Martin has worked with a host of highly acclaimed chefs including Richard Neat, Raymond Blanc and John Burton Race. In 2003 Martin moved to Wiltshire to set up the two restaurants at Whatley Manor; the award winning … [Read more...]