The 100 largest U.K. restaurant chains recorded a 6 percent annual sales increase in 2014, compared to 6.4 percent the prior year. According to data released by Technomic Inc. in its annual reporting on the top U.K. restaurant chains, the number of units grew by more than 4.3 percent in 2014, compared to unit growth of 4 percent the previous year. Expanding at a fast … [Read more...]
The Fat Duck re-opens – and the journey continues
Over 30 years ago, self-taught chef Heston Blumenthal embarked on a journey of culinary exploration and discovery, which led to the opening of The Fat Duck in Bray in 1995. Earlier this year every member of the team - including all the crockery, cutlery and equipment - moved to a temporary home in Melbourne Australia, for a 9-month migration. Heston and his team are now back … [Read more...]
Small trend towards more use of zero-hours contracts
The ONS reports that there were 744,000 people on a zero-hours contract in their main job, as reported to the Labour Force Survey for April-June 2015. This is 2.4% of all people in employment. The latest estimate for employees on a zero-hours contract is an increase from the 624,000 people who reported this at the same time last year, or 2.0% of those in work. Two-thirds of … [Read more...]
Setting the Gold Service Standard
The Gold Service Scholarship is pleased to announce that the 2016 competition is now open for entries. The competition, which recognises the very best of front of house service, is open to all those aged between 22 and 28 years old who work front of house in any food and beverage sector from hotels, restaurants and clubs to food service management and fine dining. The deadline … [Read more...]
Take the Eurotrip menu with BURGER KING
From 2nd September, BURGER KING is taking guests’ taste buds on a trip inspired by a range of European ingredients with its new menu. First stop: sample the Crunchy Cheese Whopper. A Whopper base is complemented by a crunchy cheese patty and topped with bacon, onions, tomatoes and lettuce. Ketchup is also included in this Whopper sandwich to give it added depth of … [Read more...]