As we enter 2017, many restaurants will be congratulating themselves on making it through another busy festive season. Yet the New Year also provides an opportunity to plan and consider how to become even more successful in the 12 months ahead and one area that should be imminently front of mind for the hospitality sector is payments. For instance, data indicates that busy … [Read more...]
A nation at tipping point: Over half of Brits are confused about leaving a tip
AA Hotel and Hospitality Services clear up dinner table confusion Over half (54 per cent) of British diners find the UK tipping etiquette confusing and awkward according to the latest *AA populous survey, and 81 per cent of restaurants surveyed independently say they would welcome clear legislation on where money from tips should go. The survey of 19,317 restaurant-goers … [Read more...]
Red Dog Saloon expands offering with launch of first South Coast restaurant
Open to the public from 27th December 2016, cult American eatery, Red Dog Saloon’s, first site on the South Coast saw a record number of diners pack the restaurant during opening week. Part of the brand new £85 million WestQuay Watermark leisure and dining hub in Southampton, in its first full week of trading the restaurant saw a 50% uplift in traffic compared to the previous … [Read more...]
Twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar introduces his first British Restaurant “Hawkyns”
Twice decorated Michelin starred Atul Kochhar, the Chef at the forefront of fine Indian cuisine is set to open his first restaurant focussed on British gastronomy. Hawkyns, situated at The Crown Inn, Amersham is set to open 15th January 2017. Hawkyns is the first restaurant within Atul’s international portfolio of Indian and Peruvian establishments to offer British fare. … [Read more...]
Smashburger heads north to Newcastle
Smashburger, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in history, has launched its third UK site at the intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre in Newcastle, as part of the centre’s £25 million refurbishment. Smashed fresh. Served delicious. Smashburger is already a hit stateside for its innovative approach to the humble burger, transforming the fast food staple from the … [Read more...]