Abokado, the healthy eating chain, has announced that it is joining forces with Jamie Oliver by levying a 10p sugar tax on all its drinks which contain added sugar. The proceeds of the tax will be donated to The Children’s Health Fund, initiated by Jamie Oliver and run by the charity Sustain, to support healthy food initiatives in schools across Britain. Mark Lilley, … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver, Sustain and Leon take action on sugary sweetened drinks
Sustain and Jamie Oliver launch petition calling on Government to tax sugary drinks The Children’s Health Fund is also set up by Jamie and Sustain, with funds from a self imposed sugary drinks levy by Jamie’s UK restaurants Leon are the first group to join Jamie’s UK restaurants in adopting the levy contributing to the Children’s Health Fund. Jamie Oliver and Sustain … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress to end payment card fee on staff tips
PizzaExpress yesterday announced changes to its tipping policy. From 6th October, the 8% administration fee on tips made by electronic card payment will be removed. This follows the introduction of a new automated system to distribute tips across the company’s 430 UK restaurants, employing 10,000 people. The automated system has been developed over the last six months and is … [Read more...]
Five Ways To Create A Contemporary-Chic Feel To Your Restaurant
Surprisingly enough, creating a contemporary-chic atmosphere in your restaurant doesn't necessarily have to break the bank. You can choose one, or all of these tips to give your restaurant that high end feel, and have your customers coming back again and again. #1 Minimalistic Decor When it comes to table decorations, you want to make your customers feel as though they are … [Read more...]
Destination Restaurant to arrive in the heart of St James’s
Old-school glamour meets contemporary London this October with the opening of 45 Jermyn St., a new destination restaurant in the heart of St. James’s that is owner operated by Fortnum & Mason. The exquisite dining room will take its inspiration from a golden age of glamour, a time when service, attention to detail and elegance were hallmarks of a great restaurant. At 45 … [Read more...]