The Asian Catering Federation (ACF) which represents 20,000 ethnic restaurants in the UK, has urged its London members to embrace the opportunity all night tubes. London Mayor Sadiq Kahn introduced the through-the-night Underground service on 16th August. With reports of over 50,000 Londoners a night taking advantage of the Underground’s move to 24-hour operation of its … [Read more...]
Mercure Newbury, Elcot Park Hotel, awarded its first AA Rosette
The Orangery Restaurant at Mercure Newbury, Elcot Park Hotel has been awarded its first AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Head Chef, Etienne Forget, and his highly skilled team have been working hard to achieve this prestigious accolade. Speaking about the award, Etienne comments: “We are a team always striving to deliver culinary excellence in each dish we create, so … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays Crowns Expert Staines Bartender as its Mixology Champion
After some fierce competition from Fridays bartenders up and down the country, expert mixologist, Alice Ford from Staines, has been crowned this year’s mixology champion with her inspired liquid creation. After four weeks of competing with finalists from Edinburgh and Watford, Alice’s cocktail has sold more than the rest, earning its place in the Fridays hall of fame – its … [Read more...]
Summer of exploration and research for new LIMA menu
Since it opened its doors in 2012, LIMA Fitzrovia has been at the forefront of London’s initiation into Peruvian cuisine, becoming the first restaurant of its kind to earn a Michelin star the following year. Now, four years on, and after a comprehensive refurbishment, the thriving restaurant will launch a new menu on 6th October, following a summer of exploration and research … [Read more...]
Menu Trends report reveals new focus on snacks and side orders
Eating out operators in the UK are holding down the cost of main courses on their menus but boosting customer spend by increasing the price of starters and desserts and focusing on more side dishes, snacks and nibbles, according to recent research from foodservice consultancy Horizons. Horizons’ bi-annual Menu Trends survey [summer 2016], which tracks the trends and changes … [Read more...]